Ron Barassi brought a party to lunch one day, to hear Anson Cameron. It was a ripper afternoon.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Finals Week 3 – Go Pies
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is confident the Pies can make their way through to the Grand Final by defeating the Giants in their Preliminary Final match.
NRL Finals Week 2: The Road to the Finals – Part 2
September 14, 2023 by 2 Comments
Matt O’Hanlon casts a very thorough eye over the two NRL semi-finals this weekend, applying the principles of horse-racing and the superior logic of the MOH mind.
Finals Week 2: AFL Footy Fixture 2023 – 1st and 2nd Semi Finals
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who plays where and when in Week 2 of the AFL 2023 Final series.
Finals Week 3 – Results
September 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the results of Week 3 of the AFL 2023 final matches.
AFLW 2023: Preliminary Finals – Results
September 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the results of AFLW 2023 season for the Preliminary Finals.
NRL Week 1 Finals: The Road to the Finals – Part One
September 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Matthew O’Hanlon has put together his thoughts for the lead up to Week 1 of the NRL Finals.
Almanac Music: Jimmy Buffett – a reflection
September 6, 2023 by 5 Comments
Like many, the announcement of Jimmy Buffett’s death was a surprise and shock. Daryl Schramm remembers his introduction to the music of Jimmy Buffett.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 24 Review / Finals Week 1 Preview
August 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood win the minor premiership and now for the finals! Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and true believers are in a positive frame of mind.
Balcony Banter: Cotch and Jack(s) – thanks for everything!
August 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dave Campbell took his mother to see the farewell match for Cotch and Jack. Read his Balcony Banter article here.
” ‘Big Emmy’…a ruck colossus of his era…” by KB Hill
August 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Emmy De Fazio is an OMFNL Hall of Famer. KB Hill caught up with the former ruckman recently.
Almanac Footy History: Italo Cesari – Dromana’s Illustrious Footballer & Soldier
August 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Historian Roger Spaull uncovers the fascinating life of Italo Cesari. The former Dromana FC footballer took part in the famous Pioneer Exhibition Match – the first game of Australia Rules to be played on foreign soil – in 1916, which provided the blueprint for modern Anzac Day football.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Release: ‘Rugby League in New Zealand: a people’s history
August 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Glen Dwyer from the Newtown Jets brings to our attention a new book about rugby league win New Zealand, ‘Rugby League in New Zealand: a people’s history’ by Ryan Bodman.
Almanac (Barossa) Lunch: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron (Aug 25)
August 23, 2023 by 4 Comments
Neil Balme and Anson Cameron will be our guests for lunch at the Tanunda Club on August 25.
Round 24 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s the last round of the home and away footy so who makes the final 8? Check out who, where, and when your team is playing for Round 24.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 23 Review/Round 24 Preview
August 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Pies came up short against their fellow top two aspirants, Brisbane. Cam Hooke looks at the fallout and what to expect from a final clash with old enemy Essendon before the finals.
Book Release: Tom Wills by Greg de Moore
August 17, 2023 by 6 Comments
Greg de Moore’s authoritative and highly captivating biography of Tom Wills has been out for a few months. The updated edition includes new research and addresses the most troubling questions surrounding the man himself.
‘Brad Murray…reflecting on the highs and lows of football…’ by KB Hill
August 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill talks with Brad Murray, a Myrtleford icon, about Brad’s wide-ranging experiences in footy.
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