King George! III gives his mid-season assessment of the Roys as they make their way up the Section B ladder.
Does Evan Hocking play for the West Coast Eagles?
June 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Comedian Evan Hocking heads off to the footy.
Along the way he is asked whether he plays for the West Coast Eagles. He explains why.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 12/6/16
June 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
All the weekend sporting results fit to print
Billy Crystal’s ‘Fifteen Rounds’
June 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
Billy Crystal’s tribute to Muhammad Ali [Thanks to Peter Baulderstone for alerting us to this – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 12 Preview
June 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke maintains a positive and calming influence for the Collingwood faithful in his preview of Round 12 – Queen’s Birthday clash with Melbourne.
Almanac Footy History: Celebrating the last VFL match at Brunswick Street Oval in 1966. And help us find Kevin Oakley.
June 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
We need your help! We are looking for Kevin Oakley who played in Fitzroy’s last game at Brunswick St Oval in 1966. (Includes news of the 50th anniversary reunion at Brunswick Street on Aug 20. Better book early for this one. Ed)
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 11 Review
June 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
What positives can be gained for Cam Hooke’s true Collingwood believers after another emphatic loss, this time to Port Adelaide?
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 05-06-16
June 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All the weekend’s football scores and a few other tantalising tidbits.
Almanac Country Footy: The Rupanyup FC song
June 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
The Rupanyup FC theme song is one of the few on the planet to celebrate the saveloy. Given the coincidence of DaveP’s excellent piece and Steve earl’s urging for us to sing this song at the recent Geoffrey Blainey lunch we bring you these classic words.
AFL Rule 35 – The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy, aside from being beautifully written, is a work of serious research and importance. I encourage you to read this extract and purchase a copy.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Is the Clydesdale faster than the Ox?
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
King George!III is thinking about the possibilities of the season after the Royboys’ home game v Monash Blues.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 11 Preview
June 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Keeping the Magpie faith, Cam Hooke says to forget the Season; forget the Ladder. Both will look after themselves; we just need to win each week.
Tom Wills, Macca and Marius on Sunday morning
June 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Marius Cuming talks with ABC Radio’s Macca on Sunday morning about Tom Wills, his grave restoration project, cricket and local weather.
Tom Wills Grave Restoration – Last Day Update!
May 31, 2016 by 11 Comments
It is the last day of the Tom Wills Grave Restoration Project… Check out how it has gone!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 10 Review
May 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For Cam Hooke’s Collingwood believers, hard to be too critical of that performance; disappointed yes, but not too critical.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 29/5/16
May 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The latest football results from around Australia and sporting results from around the world.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick – Round 10
May 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille updates us with the latest selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club. Get your tips in.
About Sir Doug Nicholls (from the Australian Dictionary of Biography)
May 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
Who is Sir Doug Nicholls after whom this round is named.
Find out from his entry in The Australian Dictionary of Biography (written by Richard Broome, published by MUP).
An open letter to Tom Wills
May 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
With just a few days to go in the crowdfunding campaign to raise the necessary cash to repair Tom Wills grave, Marius Cuming has penned this letter to Tom.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick: Update after R9
May 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille updates us with the latest selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club.
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