Losing to Carlton hurts says Cam Hooke as he reviews the Round 18 match, and looks ahead to the Round 19 clash against the Power.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Gideon Haigh (July 23) [at this stage still going ahead]
July 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
Almanac/Odd Friday lunches are back on the menu in 2021 after a brief pause – next up on July 23 acclaimed author and South Yarra CC strokemaker Gideon Haigh will be talking about his latest book on the intriguing mid-20th century figure that is ‘Doc’ Evatt. [Going ahead until further notice – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League: Newtown RLFC ‘characters’
July 15, 2021 by 5 Comments
Newtown RLFC, the Jets, have a long and proud history. Here is a collection of photos of some of the characters who pulled on the famous blue jersey over the years.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review and Round 18 Preview
July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke’s confidence in Collingwood paid off last week. He’s doubling down for this week’s clash against Carlton, as he reviews Round 17 with a hopeful eye to the MCG. (Let’s hope we get there – Eds).
‘The ten centimetres that changed Baden Cooke’s life……’ by KB Hill
July 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles ‘one of Benalla’s finest sporting products’, Baden Cooke who rode in the international peloton for well over a decade.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 4
July 14, 2021 by 3 Comments
In Part 4, the final part of Roger Spaull’s account of the history of the Lexton Football League and the Lexton Football Club, he highlights some of the great footballers who played at the various clubs in the Lexton Football League.
Round 18 – AFL Footy Fixture 2021: Who, where, and when?
July 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The AFL Footy Fixture 2021 for Round 18 is available to check out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 3
July 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Part 3 of Roger Spaull’s history of the Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club highlights many of the great players that have represented the club throughout the club’s history.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 2
July 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Roger Spaull continues his history of the Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club as he examines the formation of both. Roger also looks at the ‘golden era’ of the club, and presents his observations of one of the legends of bush footy, Howard ‘Plugger’ Lockett.
Almanac (Country) Footy and World Records: Yeppoon Swans’ one hundred winning A Grade games in a row
July 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
This is a remarkable feat from a bush footy club in Queensland. [Well done to the mighty Yeppoon Swans – Ed]
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 1
July 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roger Spaull begins his history of the Lexton Football League and the Lexton Football Club with an overview of the role of country footy as seen through the eyes of Richmond great, Jack Dyer, in an interview conducted by the club in 1971.
Balcony Banter: I’ll take that
July 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Melbourne Demons fans may be a little edgy following recent indifferent results. Club member Lynda Carroll offers her perspective in this recent post on the MCC’s blog, Balcony Banter.
Almanac Horse Racing: 2008 Cox Plate winner Maldivian dies
July 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
True to form, The Footy Almanac pays tribute to 2008 Cox Plate winner Maldivian.
‘Au revoir to the Carboor farmer…’ by KB Hill
July 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta Rovers have lost one of their greats, Merv Holmes, who passed away last week. KB Hill reprises an earlier tribute to ‘Farmer’ Holmes.
Round 17 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 17 footy fixture subject to change with venues to be determined for some matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review and Round 17 Preview
July 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 16 was not a good match for the Pies against the Saints. Cam Hooke is confident Collingwood can turn their fortunes around in their Round 17 match against the Tigers as he predicts in his preview.
Balcony Banter: Ghosts of the Game
July 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll visited the MCG and was moved by the eerie feeling of emptiness despite the presence of other fans. First published by Balcony Banter.
Almanac Music – Matt (and Eve) Quartermaine on sharing music through Melbourne’s lockdown
July 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
We all deal with the lurches of this pandemic in different ways – for Matt Quartermaine part of the process has been through song, which he recently shared with The Shot.
‘Josh negotiates the obstacles on his footy journey…’ by KB Hill
July 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill charts the setbacks endured by Josh Newton and his determination to fight back every time.
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