Musician Dominic Crea ponders what might have been if Buddy Holly did not die in that plane crash.
Almanac Books: The Last Hurrah by Adam Woolcock
June 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
Dees fans, a new book on Melbourne’s last premiership, and its tumultuous aftermath, is coming out. Author Adam Woolcock (of Demonwiki.org fame) looks at the period that gave birth to ‘the curse of Norm Smith’.
Round 12 – AFL Footy Fixture: Sir Doug Nicholls Round Part 2
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Covid lock down in Victoria has created changes to this week’s AFL Footy Fixture for the completion of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Check out our fixture for all updated information as to where, when and who your team is playing.
Balcony Banter: Our Club
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Anne Cahill Lambert was one of the original female members of the Melbourne Cricket Club. With the MCG currently silent, she recalls it’s season opening, back in March.
‘One of Chiltern’s Finest……’ by KB Hill
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill talks to octogenarian Billy Peake, an icon in the annals of the Chiltern Football Club.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Grossman – Remembering the Battle of Bushfield
June 2, 2021 by 7 Comments
As a young man celebrated Australian sports writer Ron Reed played senior footy at Dennington where he was coached by South Melbourne premiership player Don Grossman. The Dennington Dogs went on to win the premiership. [Terrific memoir – Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review of Round 11 and Preview of Round 12
June 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Though things may be bleak for the Collingwood faithful at the moment, Cam Hooke maintains his positive outlook for the team’s future success.
Round 11 – AFL Footy Fixture: Sir Doug Nicholls Round – Who, where and when?
May 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Who is your team playing in Round 11? Check out where and when they are playing on our footy fixture (Covid-19 permitting).
Almanac Footy (and Life): Life through the prism of football
May 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
Tom Stone, one of Tanunda’s ‘Sprocket Rockets’, looks back at life through the prism of his experiences in Australian football.
Almanac Rugby League: Sunset at Henson Park
May 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
If every picture tells a story, Glen Dwyer from the Newtown RLFC captured the concept perfectly with a stunning photo from Henson Park last weekend.
Balcony Banter: What a lovely view
May 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The view from the top was rather delightful for Melbourne fan Lynda Carroll.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 Review and Round 11 Preview
May 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Close one for the Collingwood faithful last week was a better effort against the Power reports Cam Hooke in his report of the Round 10 match. He also previews their Round 11 match against Geelong.
Almanac Book Review: Ken Haley on Ron Reed’s ‘War Games’
May 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
Ron Reed’s recent release ‘War Games’ has been read and thoroughly reviewed by Ken Haley.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Bob Fulton
May 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rugby League icon Bob Fulton has passed away at the age of 73. The Footy Almanac salutes ‘Bozo’, one of the inaugural Immortals and member of the code’s Team of the Century.
Almanac Documentary: ‘The Rover of Tobruk’ – Bob Quinn
May 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘The Rover of Tobruk’ is a documentary by Kane McKay that tells the amazing story of World War 2 Military Medallist and Port Adelaide Football Club immortal, Bob Quinn.
Balcony Banter: What a lovely view
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Through her work, Lynda Carroll knows all the ins and outs of the MCG. She’s also a keen Demons fan and recently shared her thoughts about Melbourne’s current ‘view from the top’ on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Guest speaker – Ashley Browne: footy scribe
May 20, 2021 by 4 Comments
Respected footy journo Ashley Browne will be guest speaker at The Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on 21 May at the North Fitzroy Arms where he will talk about his new book AFL 2020: A Season Like No Other.
Round 10 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 10 this weekend.
” ‘Leroy’……Loyal To The Core” by KB Hill
May 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Wang Rovers icon Leigh Hartwig and recalls the tennis exploits of Leigh’s father, Davis Cup hero Rex Hartwig.
Balcony Banter: History in the making
May 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Lynda Carroll is aware she is watching history week by week.
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