John Origlasso took in the Bombers’ away game at the Social Club in Windy Hill. A bit of a big kid, he signed in as Geoff Blethyn! And, just as Geoff used to do, John saw his Bombers fly up.
‘Old Pie treads down Memory Lane……’ by KB Hill
April 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Trevor Steer’s football and cricket resume makes for some reading! A Collingwood Life Member, he could have been a dual premiership winner except for two agonising twists of fate. KB Hill recounts Trevor’s career in both Melbourne and the bush.
Almanac Sporting Juggernauts: The Basketball Phenomenon Not Bad Thanks turns 40 and that’s no April Fools’ Day Joke
April 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Forty years trying to reach Sport’s Everest, and they’re still trying. Graeme Willingham celebrates a significant anniversary for Not Bad Thanks.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Sydney v West Coast Eagles
April 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
From The Footy Almanac 2007, it was another close game between keen rivals Sydney and West Coast in their Grand Final rematch as reported by Cameron Noakes.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Brisbane v Hawthorn
April 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Another report from The Footy Almanac 2007, Round 1, Brisbane v Hawthorn. Not quite the match Andrew Stafford was expecting!
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – North Melbourne v Collingwood
March 31, 2020 by 4 Comments
Opening into the wind for the 2007 season, Chris Riordan reported on North v Collingwood.
Women’s T20 World Cup – inspiring the next generation
March 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Clio Fayers must be the youngest Balcony Banter writer we’ve ever featured! Read her story about attending the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final. [Great piece – JTH]
FAL Round 1: Scores and Ladder
March 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Remarkably there were two draws in the opening round of the FAL season
FAL Round 1: Saturday afternoon footy (final)
March 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
Final scores for the four FAL matches this afternoon.
Round 14, 2009 – St Kilda v Geelong: What a game (revisited)
March 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Channel 7 recently screened St Kilda v Geelong, from Round 14, 2009. What a game! Read all the Almanac articles about that game here. [Leave a comment about what you saw last night in that replay – Ed]
Balcony Banter – The next great comeback story
March 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Check out the latest instalment of Balcony Banter with a story by Emma La Mari about the frustrations of a footy follower in these new unprecedented times.
FAL Round 1: Cathedral Crows v Centennial Swans (Final)
March 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cathedral Crows and Centennial Swans have played an entertaining game in Adelaide.
Almanac (Family and Footy) History: At the end of the day, everyone just wants to come home.
March 27, 2020 by 8 Comments
Every week when Fitzroy plays the season proper – home and away, in the heat of battle or on the training track – a man mountain clad in club gear can be seen cheering them on. That man’s name is David Leydon and his family, like no other, represents the face of Fitzroy old and new. Beautifully written by Gabby Murphy, this is their story.
FAL Round 1: Broady Grommets v Alberton Magpies (final)
March 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
Join us for live coverage of the match between the Grommets and the Magpies from 5pm today (March 27). Final.
FAL: The Footy Almanac League is under way
March 27, 2020 by 10 Comments
The Footy Almanac League started yesterday.
From the Outer – Watching football in the 80s: by Garrie Hutchinson
March 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Garrie Hutchinson has an offer for Almanac readers, he’s selling copies of “From the Outer: Watching Football in the 80s” for a special price. Check out the details here.
FAL Round 1: Same Old Brickmakers’ v Sail & Anchor Hearties (Final)
March 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
Keep up to date with the scores from Same Olds v Hearties in the FAL. Match ompleted. And you wouldn’t believe it.
FAL Round 1: Barkly Bulldogs defeated by Retreat Wobblers (Final)
March 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
Barkly Bulldogs play Retreat Wobblers this afternoon from just after 4pm. Keep up to date with progress scores here.
Almanac Rugby League – Grand Finals in Group 9: a reporter’s view from inside the fence
March 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Liam Hauser continues our series of stories from rugby league’s back catalogue. He recalls his experiences reporting Grand Final clashes in Group 9 for local newspapers in the Riverina.
FAL Round 1: Tigers of All Nations d North Fitzroy Blues (Full time)
March 26, 2020 by 23 Comments
Follow the progress of the Tigers of All Nations v North Fitzroy Blues. Ball was bounced at 2.10pm today (March 26).
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