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Read Roger Spaull’s comprehensive biography of Fitzroy skipper Jack Cooper who was killed in action on the Western Front during World War I HERE

ROUND 7

Richmond 5.12.42 d by Melbourne 13.7.85
Essendon 12.13.85 drew with Collingwood 12.13.85
GWS 17.11.113 d Brisbane 8.11.59
Port Adelaide v St Kilda
North Melbourne v Adelaide
Geelong v Carlton
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
Gold Coast v West Coast
Hawthorn v Sydney

 

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Almanac Rugby League: Valé Terry Hill

April 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment

The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Terry Hill, an exciting, talented, in-your-face player and one of the real characters of the game.

Almanac Footy (Membership): Carn Tassie!

April 26, 2024 by 1 Comment

ER has taken the plunge to become a foundation member of the Tasmania Devils. Here’s why.

Almanac History: Setting the record straight – an Anzac story

April 25, 2024 by 3 Comments

Hugh Jones’ book ‘Two Good Soldiers, One Great War’ (Forty South Publishing) chronicles the life and war experience of champion footballer Ivor Margetts and also of Charlie Simmons. Hugh has family connections to both. [Welcome Hugh – we’ll feature more on your book in the coming days]

Almanac Music – ‘Distant Sand’: A Song Tribute To The Fallen At Anzac Cove

April 25, 2024 by 2 Comments

Karl Dubravs pays tribute to the fallen in The Great War with his song ‘Distant Sand’ inspired by, and reflecting, the ANZAC spirit, and the futility of war.

Menin Gate At Midnight

April 25, 2024 by 10 Comments

Smokie Dawson explains why he attends the Williamstown ANZAC Day Dawn Service each year, and the importance of the painting, ‘Menin Gate At Midnight’ by Will Longstaff. (Reprised from April 2022 – Ed.)

Almanac (Footy) History: Jack Cooper – Courageous Fitzroy footballer and Anzac soldier

April 25, 2024 by 1 Comment

At a time of remembrance for soldiers who served and gave their lives in The Great War, Roger Spaull pays tribute to Jack Cooper, champion footballer of the Fitzroy Football Club. In this moving and in-depth account of a footballer and soldier, Roger paints a picture of a man who served his club, and his country, and made the supreme sacrifice on the Menin Road, Passchendaele .

Round 6 – Haiku Bob: plastered

April 25, 2024 by 1 Comment

Haiku Bob captures the essence of Autumn, player peculiarities and Collingwood’s comeback win – all in one haiku!

Almanac Poetry: ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’

April 24, 2024 by 25 Comments

Kevin Densley’s ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’ poetry collection is as timely as ever on Anzac Day. Read on for some poignant and arresting reflections on Australian soldiers who fought in World War One.

Sal’s Preview: If You Throw You Should Go

April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Sal gives us his thoughts on this week’s tribunal decisions, and previews the first three matches of the ANZAC Day round

NRL – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A bye for Souths and better memories from 2023

April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Rabbit in the Vineyard used the calm of Souths’ bye round to remember happier times for the club’s Reserve Grade at the end of the 2023 season.

NRL Round 8: Sometimes you just have to laugh!

April 24, 2024 by 3 Comments

Sometimes you just have to laugh at what happens in the footy. Ian Hauser got to that stage watching the Dolphins on Friday night.

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April 24, 2024 by 4 Comments

Prop in the Canefields has coaches Robinson and Arthur under the pump, provides empirical proof that rugby league is Australia’s premier football code, and has high hopes for his grandson Harry who runs out onto Lang Park for the Albany Creek Crushers Under 8s on Sunday afternoon.

Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 1: ‘In Tumba-bloody-rumba’ cheer’n ‘kanga-bloody-roos’

April 23, 2024 by 4 Comments

Peter Clark begins his journey through the Riverina, setting out from Holbrook to Tumbarumba, home of the Kangaroos in a suitably vintage vehicle.

Round 6 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Back in town (Floreat Pica Society)

April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Dave Nadel reports for the Floreat Pica Society this week, putting Collingwood’s opening rounds into perspective. And this game? “We won because we were really good.”

Round 7 – AFL Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when

April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 7 AFL 2024.

Almanac Festivals: Marvellous Melbourne in Autumn

April 23, 2024 by 3 Comments

Ian Wilson found a way to compensate for the Saints’ disaster – sample the delights of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the revitalised city centre itself.

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April 23, 2024 by 1 Comment

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Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview

April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke provides his usual detailed, insightful comments on all things Collingwood.

It’s a beautiful life.

April 22, 2024 by 15 Comments

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Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Essendon)

April 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Just who did Essendon recruit from other clubs before they donned the sash? Which stars started out at Tulla before launching careers elsewhere? Read Rodney Boyd’s latest Arrivals and Departures to find out.