Come to another Melbourne Cup Eve soiree at the North Fitzroy Arms on Monday October 31.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch: Have a feed and a few beers and help pick the trifecta
October 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Balcony Banter: The case of the borrowed jumper
October 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
On Grand Final day, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber borrowed a jumper from a fellow Cats supporter. In the post-match euphoria, Bob forgot to return it. Now he’s looking for the owner.
‘From Wang to Nagoya…the basketball odyssey of Shawn Dennis…’ by KB Hill
October 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill updates the career journey of Wangaratta’s greatest basketball export, Shawn Dennis.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Oct 21): Lynlea and Cyril Small celebrating the great champion Vo Rogue
October 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What a privilege to welcome Lynlea and Cyril Small to lunch on October 21 to talk about Vo Rogue and his team. This will be a cracking afternoon.
‘The sport-mad kid who made the grade…” by KB Hill
October 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Tony Fisher, the multi-talented sportsman from Greta, who ‘made the grade’, contrary to the expectations of some of his teachers.
’84 years on – is history about to repeat itself…?’ by KB Hill
September 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Last weekend’s OMFNL Grand Final between Wangaratta and Yarrawonga got KB Hill thinking back to when these clubs clashed in the 1938 decider.
Balcony Banter: A tale of two Grand Finals
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC’s Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Grant Fraser relives two epic Grand Finals involving his beloved Hawks.
‘Wangaratta’s Des Hoysted – the race-caller’s race-caller…’ by KB Hill
September 22, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill remembers ‘the race-caller’s race-caller’, Wangaratta’s Des Hoysted.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Fabulous team in a fabulous Preliminary Final in a fabulous season
September 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke enjoyed Season 2022, and appreciated the Preliminary Final against the Swans. One thing is for certain, he loves his footy club. [Thanks for another year of description, analysis and enthusiasm – Eds]
Almanac Poetry: What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade (by Brad Aaron Modlin)
September 15, 2022 by 8 Comments
John Harms discovered this poem today. He had no choice but to publish it on the Almanac site.
‘A one-eyed view of the Semi-Final…’ by KB Hill
September 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts last weekend’s pulsating semi-final in the OMFNL between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Semi-final review and Preliminary Final preview
September 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The excitement of Collingwood supporters cannot be disguised as they celebrate a powerful semi-final win and prepare for the Preliminary Final against Sydney. Guru analyst and hot Pie, Cam Hooke, is on fire.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Qualifying Final review and Semi-final preview
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke analyses the noble performance of the Pies against Geelong and looks at the game against Freo on Saturday.
‘Saints versus Hawks: re-visiting a classic…’ by KB Hill
September 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
In the lead-up to last weekend’s Myrtleford v Rovers finals clash, KB Hill revisits a classic finals encounter between the two clubs back in 1984.
Almanacker wins Football Victoria media award
September 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
At last night’s NPL Victoria “Gold Medal Night”, Luke Radziminski took home the Les Shorrock Award for ‘best football image’.
Finals Week 1 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture Finals
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here is the AFL 2022 fixture for Finals Week 1 detailing who, where, and when the finalists will be playing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2022 – Things to do/places to go/ thoughts to have QF1
August 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Some thoughts from Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in the lead up to Finals Week 1.
Almanac AFLW Tipping Comp: Join before tonight’s season opener
August 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join the AFLW footy tipping comp before tonight’s season opener.
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