In his new book, ‘Not Playing the Game: Sport and Australia’s Great War’, social historian Xavier Fowler examines the contested place of sport in the war effort surrounding Great War.
Balcony Banter: Like Christmas Day
October 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It has taken a long time but Lynda Carroll is so ecstatic about Melbourne’s premiership win that it felt like Christmas Day. Her story was first published on the MCC Members blog, ‘Balcony Banter’.
Balcony Banter: A long time coming
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Emma La Mari is a happy Demons supporter after Melbourne’s long awaited thirteenth premiership.
Grand Final Lunch Raffle
September 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
After the weekend’s successful Grand Final Lunch, watch John Harms draw the raffle.
Almanac Rugby League: Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (Souths) preview the 2021 NRL Grand Final
September 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rugby League historians Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (South Sydney) offer their thoughts in the lead-up to this Sunday’s 2021 NRL Grand Final.
‘Tiger star puts icing on cake…’ by KB Hill
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This week KB Hill reflects on Wangaratta’s 1961 premiership side which featured the likes of Ron McDonald, Des Steele and Neville Waller.
Grand Final – Melbourne v Bulldogs: A Grand Final victory
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Michael ‘Rats’ Rattenbury shares with us his joy and relief at a Melbourne premiership, and his memories of the grim times before.
Dale Morris Grand Final Lunch Zoom Interview with John Harms
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bulldogs premiership defender Dale Morris joined John Harms for an interview on Zoom prior to the Footy Almanac’s Grand Final lunch. His memories of the 2016 finals series are incredible – enjoy the trip down memory lane.
David Bridie prepares for the Grand Final with a chat and a rendition of ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’
September 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
David Bridie is a lifelong Dees’ fan. He has lived a Dees’ life. In case you missed the Footy Almanac’s Grand Final lunch on Zoom on Saturday, check out John Harms’s interview with him, including a couple of great renditions of the Melbourne theme song on a unique instrument.
Podcast: Martin Flanagan on Ron Barassi and Melbourne FC (via Speakola)
September 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With thanks to ‘Tinsel’ Tony Wilson’s Speakola program, check out this incredible monologue by Martin Flanagan on Melbourne FC – recently uploaded.
Almanac (Family) Footy: It’s tough being a Dee.
September 25, 2021 by 4 Comments
Damien Collins is a Demon in a Bombers family. This fine personal memoir puts family and footy in their historical context.
Information for The Footy Almanac Zoom Grand Final Lunch today
September 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some info (including Zoom link) about the lunch today.
The Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard (for today’s Grand Final Lunch)
September 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
This is the Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard after 7 places have been counted. One to go.
Almanac (Demon) Life: Success is a Journey not a Destination
September 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
Geoff Woolcock has lived a Demon life which he chronicles in this timeline.
Almanac Footy – The 2016 Grand Final: Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans
September 23, 2021 by 4 Comments
In the lead-up to Saturday’s big match, The Footy Almanac continues its coverage of Grand Finals involving either or both of this year’s combatants. Today it’s the turn of the Western Bulldogs and their landmark 2016 victory over the Sydney Swans.
‘Whorouly boy maintains lifetime bond with the Swans…’ by KB Hill
September 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill traces the career of Whorouly product Clem Goonan who played for South Melbourne and still retains his links with the club.
Almanac Life – Was that an earthquake just now?
September 22, 2021 by 6 Comments
Share your Melbourne earthquake stories here.
Almanac Footy – The 1964 Grand Final
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne haven’t won a Grand Final since 1964. Norm Smith was sacked the year after, then re-instated, bringing about the 57-year curse that has beleaguered the club for much of that time. Here are some highlights of their last grand final victory.
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