In the second in a series of abstracts from the chapter ‘Confessions of a Teenage Racegoer’ from the book ‘Sydney Racing in the 1970s: an Illustrated Companion’, Wayne Peake introduces us to The Yobboes which included blokes like Ton Currie, Pretty Boy and Bad Ronald. [You may recognise a former life here – Ed]
Almanac Horseracing (Memoir): Confessions of a teenage racegoer of the 1970s
October 10, 2025 by 4 Comments
Wayne Peake takes us on a journey recalling his initial attraction to, and later fascination and obsession with, the punt! It’s a slippery slope… (Welcome aboard, Wayne, some superb stories here – Ed.)
Almanac Poetry: Mitchell Library, Sydney, 1997
August 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem is a previously unpublished one from KD’s archives, dating from his last visit to Sydney in 1997, when he was in his thirties. [It is quite the location – Ed.]
Almanac Lunch: Rugby League aficionados gather in Sydney
April 2, 2025 by 2 Comments
A small but enthusiastic group of rugby league aficionados gathered at the Juniors Kingsford club last Saturday to hear four first rate speakers share their passion for the code.
Footy Almanac Lunch: Sydney (March 29)
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a colourful reminder of our Almanac lunch coming up in Sydney on March 29. (Design by the marketing team at Souths Juniors – Ed.)
Almanac Lunch: Sydney (March 29)
March 10, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac community is meeting for lunch in Sydney on March 29! All welcome.
Almanac Life: The Chateau Tanunda neon sign in St. James Station
January 22, 2025 by 10 Comments
On a recent visit to Sydney, a sign in a railway station transported Mickey Randall back to his childhood.
Almanac Poetry: Manly Ferry in Thunderstorm
October 30, 2023 by 6 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is drawn from a frightening experience he had when last in Sydney, in 1997.
Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
September 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor could not make the trip to Sydney, but did not miss a minute of the Preliminary Final telecast. This is his blow by blow description for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Magpies and blood
September 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
A magpie drew Cobba’s blood last Sunday afternoon but his Bloods turned the tables at the SCG last night.
Almanac Footy (History): 40 Years Ago (plus 3 days)
May 19, 2022 by 9 Comments
Here’s one for the historically minded. Rick Newbury poses a question about the Round 8 Sydney v Collingwood clash from May 1982.
Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Sydney: A-Mayes-ing win in birthday twin wins
June 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On his birthday weekend, Nick Kossatch didn’t get to see his local BITS Saints secure a top four spot, but he was able to witness the Power rally to produce a heart-stopping win over the valiant Sydney Swans.
Round 12 – Sydney v St Kilda: If Only!
June 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
It wasn’t the barnstorming performance Jan Courtin expected, but she was left relieved and satisfied once the final siren confirmed a nail-biting win for her Swans over the luckless Saints.
Almanac Athletics: Track Scars
April 23, 2021 by 12 Comments
Our own Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens was fast enough to compete at the 2021 Australian Track & Field Championships in Sydney. In the semi-finals of the 800m event, Cobba got to experience the full range of emotions that competitive racing can bring for aspiring Olympians.
Round 15 – Sydney v Melbourne: Well, doesn’t that break your heart. No, mate, not my heart!
September 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
It was an unusual time for footy, but Jan Courtin quickly chose to follow her Swans as they upset the Demons. Off the back of some strange commentary, she rode the ups and downs of the young Sydney team.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Collingwood v Sydney: Omens
September 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Noakes went into his Swans’ 2007 final confident, but was soon left ruing his optimism and reflecting on the dominant Sydney run spanning from 2005-2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Collingwood v Sydney: A big night at the office
September 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor was nervous about Collingwood’s Elimination Finals date with the Swans in 2007. In front of a packed MCG, he went through the familiar rollercoaster of emotions.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Unexpectedly brilliant and ready for finals
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rod Gillett turned up to the SCG in 2007 worried about the Swans, but left enthused about what lay ahead in the finals.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Collingwood v Sydney: Nathan returns on a black and white night
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s beloved Nathan Buckley finally came back into the side in 2007, and it gave Cameron Noakes a night to forget.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Brisbane v Sydney: Brown saves a season
August 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Stafford was watching his Lions’ 2007 finals hopes slip away against the gritty Swans. But a renaissance in the final stages meant the season boiled down to a single kick.
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