Check out the footy fixture for Round 15 to find out who, when, and where your team is playing.
Almanac Footy Stories: Apology Accepted
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When Fitzroy FC president Joan Eddy appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne, a Bulldogs supporter called in with an unusual apology. Gabrielle Murphy tells the story.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Excitement, frustration, pain
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Nathan Hollier sat watching the Eagles play in one of the 2007 Qualifying Finals from a Perth bar. The ensuing match induced a roller-coaster of emotions, raising the venue’s noise to a crescendo as the final minutes ticked down.
Balcony Banter – Katie Johns: The significance of an MCG phone box
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Katie Jones learned a great deal about the MCG, its history and its traditions from her father Geoff. In this Balcony Banter story, she recalls the road to receiving her Membership letter in 2016.
‘The Old Football Sage…’ by KB Hill
August 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
KB Hill goes back in time to recount the long career of Wang Rovers and Moyhu stalwart, Ben Ward.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Melbourne v Carlton: The Kreuzer Cup
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was a different type of game when Carlton and Melbourne met in the final round of 2007. Both struggled, and Christian Mooney soon noticed the Blues weren’t too disappointed with the loss, for now they had Matthew Kreuzer at pick one.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne: Finals-type mettle
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Christopher Riordan had expected this 2007 match-up to be between a finals bound Bulldogs and a struggling North Melbourne. The roles were reversed, and Christopher had nothing but respect for the Roos.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Unexpectedly brilliant and ready for finals
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rod Gillett turned up to the SCG in 2007 worried about the Swans, but left enthused about what lay ahead in the finals.
Almanac Obituary: Vale Bill Stephen – Legend of the Fitzroy FC
August 26, 2020 by 15 Comments
David Leydon pays a fitting tribute to Fitzroy FC legend Bill Stephen, and much-loved man of football, who passed away on Monday.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Fremantle: Mind games and a home route to the big dance
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It started with John Kingsmill listening to the West Coast game on the radio, and ended in a confusing win that was full of deception. At the night’s conclusion, Port Adelaide had a home final in 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – West Coast v Essendon: A final memory
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was a watershed day out west in 2007 when Nathan Hollier watched the Eagles finish their home and away campaign. The story wasn’t on them, as the great Kevin Sheedy and James Hird both farewelled adoring fans.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review – Round 14 Preview
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Round 13, and previews Round 14 match against Carlton.
Round 14 – Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Footy Fixture for Round 14 2020.
Round 14 – Scores and Reports
August 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 14 2020 scores and game reports.
From North Fitzroy to the stands of Sao Paulo
August 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Anthony Perkins is a massive fan of Sao Paulo FC in Brazil – find out how he’ll be supporting his side from Australia during the pandemic!
Almanac (Footy) History: Syd Jackson in Canberra
August 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Plenty of footy fans have shared their love this week for Carlton premiership player, Wongi man and Indigenous team of the century member Syd Jackson – Laurie Laffan adds that years after Syd hung up the boots for the Blues, he played a role in ACT footy.
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