Another terrific Almanac lunch last Friday at The North Fitzroy Arms. Author and Almanacker Matt Watson discussed his book Sons of Guns, about famous footballing families. Check out some pictures from the day, and treat yourself to a copy.
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Almanac Lunch: Matt Watson, Ray Shaw, Donald McDonald and Ayce Cordy talk about Sons of Guns (Aug 31)
August 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
Join Matt Watson, Ray Shaw and Ayce Cordy for lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms as we celebrate Matt’s new book Sons of Guns.
Almanac Book Reviews: Fabulous Phil (Matt Watson)
November 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has recently reviewed Matt Watson’s Fabulous Phil for The Newtown Review of Books.
Almanac Book Review: “Fabulous Phil- The Phil Carman Story” by Matt Watson
July 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
Luke Reynolds reviews ‘Fabulous Phil – The Phil Carman Story’, written by Almanacker Matt Watson.
Graeme Watson (Don’t leave it too late)
May 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
John Gordon remembers the late Graeme Watson, who was a big early influence during his teenage years in Perth.
Round 21 – Essendon v Adelaide: Is Matt Crouch the New Garry McIntosh?
August 14, 2017 by 51 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood, revelling in another strong performance by the Crows, sees similarities between Matt Crouch and the great Garry McIntosh, while also expressing strong views on retiring players and the MRP (plus you asked for it, The Chaplin is back!!).
What Jobe Watson should tell the AFL Commission in his submission
October 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
DaveP thinks he’s Jobe Watson and presents his case to the AFL Commission as to why he should keep the 2012 Brownlow Medal.
Round 4 – Essendon v Collingwood: A matter of history
April 27, 2015 by 15 Comments
Luke Reynolds likes Paul Seedsman’s link with the Collingwood past and his influence on the Collingwood present. [Excellent win for the Pies – Ed]
Performance Enhancers: Jobe Watson v Keith Richards
July 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Shouldn’t we cut our sporting heroes a bit of rock and roll slack every now and then? Why place added pressure on young men like Jobe Watson just because they play football? [This piece includes details of the forthcoming night at the Corner Hotel with Paul Kelly and Robert Murphy – Ed]
Jobe Watson: Why do we apply the ‘Good Bloke’ test?
July 3, 2013 by 12 Comments
Of all the factors to be weighed up in the allegations of drug use, Sean Curtain argues that whether or not you’re a good bloke should not be one.
The Brownlow, finals and Matthew Knights
September 25, 2012 by 5 Comments
As we approach season’s end, it is good to see that Jobe Watson, Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell finished in that order in the Brownlow – humble champions all.
Third Test, Day 1: Watson’s prospects seems as good as the bream’s in our frypan
July 31, 2009 by Leave a Comment
By Justin Kruger Some days have a surprise in the tail. It’s the same way with emails. A few days ago I get 2 emails from John Harms about a possible roster for coverage of the third test. They are clearly the sort of emails that might have attachments. Neither does, and I don’t think too much [Read more]
Almanac Footy History: ‘Sugarfoot’, the career of Murray Zeuschner
February 9, 2023 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson profiles Murray Zeuschner, the dependable Footscray ruckman/defender from the 1960s. (A wonderful tribute to a top bloke – Ed.)
Almanac Cricket: Muschy – the left-handed adjudicator
January 30, 2023 by 4 Comments
In his enlightening article about the life and times of a cricket umpire, Matt Watson pays tribute to Queenslander Lawrie Musch, a dedicated and popular former member of the umpiring fraternity.
Almanac Cricket: Wickets, plenty of them
January 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Who’d be a bowler? Matt Watson takes up the cause of the workhorses, wizards and other ball-brandishing wicket takers who have claimed their places in cricketing history.
Almanac Cricket: The West Indies and the forlorn hope
December 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
After a blink and you’d miss it loss to Australia, Matt Watson looks back at the origins of the West Indies cricket side, their historic highs and steady downturn.
Almanac Footy: First Game
April 6, 2022 by 9 Comments
Taking his boys, Angus and Jim, to their first North Melbourne game, Matt Watson also reflects on the time his dad took him to his first match.
The Demons: Steven and Billy Stretch – Part 2
July 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson continues with his father and son profile of former Melbourne footballers, Steven and Billy Stretch. Part 2 features Billy Stretch.
The Demons: Steven and Billy Stretch – Part 1
July 1, 2021 by 13 Comments
Steven Stretch was a skinny kid who became a quality AFL player for the Melbourne Football Club during their strong late 80s era. Matt Watson provides this profile of a great career. (Epic! – Ed.)
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