In a past life, Greg A held the Blues close to his heart as a South Australian with an adopted VFL side that featured many big names from west of Horsham…but now he finds more to like in their opponents, the Demons.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy: How Good’s (Glenelg’s) Grand Final Week?
September 18, 2025 by 10 Comments
Mickey Randall is savouring every moment in the week leading up to Glenelg’s clash with Sturt in the 2025 SANFL Grand Final this Sunday. There’s also anticipation about what will happen in the aftermath should the Bays get up.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Eagles: Pecker Park Ponderings
August 8, 2025 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall was at Woodville Oval on a breezy, increasingly chilly day to check on the progress of his Glenelg Tigers.
Fact checking the full forwards
May 5, 2025 by 8 Comments
An updated look at the output of spearheads from the history of the biggest leagues in the country by Carolyn Spooner
Almanac Books: ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 9, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac celebrates the publication of ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress, which features ninety-two player profiles from his time as the editor at the South Australian Football Budget.
Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1971 – Run Of The Mill
July 2, 2024 by 13 Comments
This between-Carnivals state game between SA and WA in 1971 was full of household names, but is largely forgotten. Swish take us back to the days of Ansett, Golden Fleece, AMSCOL and players with names such as Bob, Graham, George, Len, Terry and Ian.
Almanac (Interstate) Footy: The return of The Big V versus The Croweaters
April 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson thinks back to the days of interstate clashes between the Big V and the Croweaters ahead of this Saturday’s traditional interstate match at Glenelg.
SANFL: Autumn in the Jungle
May 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
The weather and Glenelg were on song over North Adelaide as Michael Sexton watched, meanwhile the victorious 1973 side were celebrated on what was a perfect sunny autumn arvo.
Almanac Footy: Tony Francis – Never Take a Backward Step
January 2, 2023 by 28 Comments
A standout rover who started (and starred) at Norwood before he won a flag and B&F at the biggest club in the land, Tony Francis is the latest subject of Rulebook’s gaze.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
SANFL 1973 Grand Final – Glenelg v North Adelaide: The Stud Gets Up
August 29, 2022 by 6 Comments
The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.
Footy Almanac Tribute – Neil Kerley: more than just a footballer
July 7, 2022 by 7 Comments
The response to the passing of Neil Kerley has been immense. Lee Harradine provides what may be the last tribute to The King – and it’s all about respect and gratitude.
Almanac WAFL Footy: Sharks rise to the top
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett provides his regular update on the WAFL and the recent interstate game against the SANFL.
KG Cunningham: South Australian Sporting Legend
February 18, 2022 by 48 Comments
Rulebook returns with a profile of South Australian legend KG Cunningham, cricketer, footy umpire and broadcaster extraordinaire.
Almanac Footy – SA v Victoria: Cup Day Canter for the Vics (1970)
January 31, 2022 by 26 Comments
This 1970 state game went according to the usual SA v Victoria script, but the curtain-raiser contained an intriguing team of Indigenous schoolboys from the Northern Territory.
Philip Gallagher: Norwood’s Silky Smooth Mr September
September 30, 2021 by 32 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is at it again! In his latest profile, his subject is Philip Gallagher, ‘Gags’, the silky smooth, highly skilled player who always shone brightly in September. But that’s only part of the story.
Almanac (Wheelchair) Footy: SANFL Wheelchair Footy an Overwhelming Success
September 23, 2021 by 15 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood was privileged to commentate matches in the SANFL Wheelchair footy competition in 2021. In this inspiring piece, he outlines the history and characters of the competition.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Norwood: Quarter time in Chernobyl
August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall goes to watch Glenelg find their way to 15-and-0 with Pete and Trev.
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