Jason Gwilt tells the story of his connection with Papua New Guinea and Australian Football and recalls a memorable moment when his son James first ran out for St Kilda.
Almanac Rugby League: Footy diplomacy in the Pacific region
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Would a team from PNG in the NRL be a means of combating Chinese expansion in the Pacific region? Former diplomat Stephen Brancatisano offered his thoughts in a recent article in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy with John Harms (June 3) – Booked Out
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join us for lunch with Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy at the North Fitzroy Arms on June 3. Bookings essential.
Almanac Books: ‘A Football Genius – The Peter Hudson Story’
May 19, 2022 by 2 Comments
A Football Genius: The Peter Hudson Story by Dan Eddy tells the tale of one of the game’s greatest players. Read more about the book here.
‘Hawks swoop on Pigeons in dramatic fashion…’ by KB Hill
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the thrilling finish to the recent Wang Rovers v Yarrawonga Pigeons clash in the Ovens and Murray League.
Almanac Book Extract: Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this excerpt from Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’, it’s the last training before the Grand Final, and something is going on…
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Disappointing loss by the Pies in their Round 9 clash against the Bulldogs hopefully will see Collingwood redeem themselves against Freo in Round 10 reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life.
Round 9 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, when, and where?
May 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who, where, and when does your team play in Round 9?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review – Round 9 Preview
May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 8 loss to Richmond and previews their forthcoming Round 9 match against the Bulldogs.
Almanac Music: Wantok Musik Volume 3
May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Wantok Musik celebrates their 21st anniversary with the third volume in their compilation series – find out more inside.
‘Magpie Daine joins 300-game club…’ by KB Hill
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KB Hill chats with Daine Porter who has achieved the 300-game milestone in the Ovens and Murray League.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture: who, where, and when?
May 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who, where, and when your team is playing for Round 8 of season 2022.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents a review of the Round 7 match against Gold Coast and previews the Round 8 match against Richmond.
‘The Collector…’ by KB Hill
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches top with Ray Humphreys, sports memorabilia collector extraordinaire!
Almanac Footy History: Len Thomas, South Melbourne: ‘A chip off the old block’
April 27, 2022 by 5 Comments
Roger Spaull documents in depth the story of father and son South Melbourne greats Len and Bill Thomas and their connection to service in the armed forces for this ANZAC Day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 6 and Preview Round 7
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Good win for the Pies against the Dons as reviewed by Cam Hooke. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 7 match against the Gold Coast.
Round 7 – Who, where, and when?
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 7.
Balcony Banter: Pizza and possibility
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roger Lowrey’s day out to the MCG to watch Geelong take on Hawthorn is recounted in his article on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac (Tassie) Lunch: In Hobart on April 23
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
The annual Footy Almanac Tassie Away Lunch is on Saturday April 23, the day before the North Melbourne-Geelong game at Blundstone Arena. All welcome. Bookings essential.
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