Turning 50, Geoff Woolcock has pulled some thoughts together about the significance of local community and junior footy while reflecting upon his long and distinguished footy career.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2018 Round 8: Onward and upward
May 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It wasn’t the result Collingwood was looking for on the weekend but Cam Hooke has found the positives for his Pies as they look forward to next week – as well as wrapping up the rest of the results for all the Magpies’ teams.
I don’t mind if you call me a Mallee boy by KB Hill
May 16, 2018 by 2 Comments
KB Hill’s story of a shy lad from the Mallee who rolled up to Arden Street as an observing university student and was playing for North just over a month after
Thousands of Victorian footballers to play in state-wide beyondblue round this weekend.
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
More than 8000 Victorian footballers will shine a light on mental health when they play in a new state-wide AFL Victoria beyondblue round on May 12 and 13.
VAFA Premier C – St Mary’s Salesian v Fitzroy: What a lovely bunch of coconuts and a beautiful set of numbers
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Forget the Budget numbers – as PC says we BBs will be dead before we’re in fiscal surplus again. Nonetheless there are happy things to ponder for Fitzroy fans this year.
New scalping laws a win for fans
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The following is a press release from the AFL Fans Association reacting to the State Government’s decision to outlaw scalping at all Victorian AFL finals from September this year. The AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” New scalping laws a win for fans Fans have welcomed new laws that [Read more]
‘Giving Footy Fans a Voice’ – first AFLFA forum: The AFL Fans Association
May 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The AFL Fans Association will run a free forum at the Richmond Football Club on Sunday, June 24 where fans can tell the AFLFA what’s important to them. All fans are welcome but must register. Link in the article.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2018 Round 6 (13/2018) – The Year of the Pie
May 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke on All Things Collingwood. There’s lots to be happy about this week.
Ian Hauser (Almanac rugby league aficianado) and writerightediting
May 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Ian Hauser is enjoying retirement – which is becoming semi-retirement as his editing service writerightediting is called on more and more.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch 11th May: with ABC TV presenter Paul “PK” Kennedy
May 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
ABC presenter Paul Kennedy will be the guest speaker at the next Almanac/Odd Friday lunch on 11th May at the North Fitzroy Arms.
Almanac Rugby League – The longest minute: one epic Grand Final, one family’s story, one perfect piece of storytelling
May 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sport imitates life imitates sport! The nail-biting 2015 NRL Grand Final between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos has spawned a theatrical production, The Longest Minute. The on-field rollercoaster performances of the Cows over two decades meets the off-field carousel of the Wright family.
A champ of football’s golden era by KB Hill
May 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
KB Hill has taken a look at the life and times of Albury legend and Essendon Hall of Famer, Jack Jones, shared with the Almanac here
VAFA Premier C – Old Ivanhoe Grammar v Fitzroy: Ploughboys and Engines
May 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
King George III’s latest VAFA match report from the weekend’s clash between Old Ivanhoe Grammar and Fitzroy in VAFA Premier C.
Round 5 – Melbourne v Richmond: A Wonderful Tradition Builds
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Tiger fan Berni Murphy enjoys watching a new tradition unfold as ANZAC Eve becomes a staple in the AFL fixture, providing another opportunity to honour Australia’s servicemen and women.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – When a 43 point loss to Richmond isn’t too bad
May 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke and his customary links cover all of Collingwood’s AFL, VFL, Netball, VFLW and VWFL efforts. Though the AFL side lost to Richmond, it’s still mostly up-side.
AFL listens to fans on Grand Final time..for now – AFL Fans Association
April 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
Following up on last week’s online poll that showed most fans prefer the traditional Grand Final timeslot, the AFL Fans Association has welcomed the announcement of maintaining the status quo for 2018.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: True Believers, it’s “Good day to be a Pie”.
April 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cam reports on all things Collingwood after their inspirational Anzac Day win. It was one for the true believers!
AFL’s state of the game: A couple of easy changes will make all the difference
Amidst a cacophony of soundbites about the “state of the game”, student Max Hatzoglou breaks down the intricate challenges and opportunities afforded by adjusting the game, in his first piece featured on The Footy Almanac