There’s been many AFL Grand Final parades over the years, Bill Hodges recounts some of the more memorable on the MCC’s Balcony Banter Blog.
Book launch: “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” by Paul Daffey (Sep 26)
September 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Join Paul Daffey for the launch of his new book, “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” tonight at the Lord Newry Hotel.
Balcony Banter Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: A perfect night at the ‘G
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Though it wasn’t Geelong’s night, Alan Rose was still moved to pay artistic tribute to Mark Blicavs
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Preliminary Final
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
A disappointed Cam Hooke keeps it brief for his season finale.
Balcony Banter Preliminary Final – Richmond v Geelong: The Battle of Future Generations
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cat man Marcus Abbott is fighting a Tiger onslaught to keep his children’s’ allegiances with the hoops.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Grand Final 2009: A surreal premiership
September 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ten years ago Geelong took out the 2009 AFL Premiership, and to all concerned it was quite surreal reported Don Walters! Check out another Footy Almanac Flashback and find out why.
#almanac280 writing competition ends – “Finals”
September 20, 2019 by 6 Comments
The #almanac280 winner is announced! Well, winners actually. Thanks for your fantastic response to the competition. Terrific reading all round.
Almanac Writing Competition – #almanac280: Finals
September 19, 2019 by 102 Comments
The time-honoured #almanac280 story-writing competition returns. Write us a story inspired by footy finals. The story cannot be more than 280 characters long…
Almanac Flashback – The 2009 AFL Preliminary Finals: Cats v Magpies, Saints v Bulldogs
September 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 2009 AFL Preliminary Finals produced contrasting results, one a thrashing, the other a cliffhanger. Here’s your opportunity to re-live those two games and experience the pleasure or the pain associated with them.
“No rest for ‘Wobbles’…….” by KB Hill
September 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Kevin Allan’s direct involvement in local football clubs spans almost 80 years! KB Hill talked to Kevin and records the story of a remarkable servant of the game.
Balcony Banter – Preliminary Final preview: Memories of finals past
September 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
As an MCC member of long standing, Bill Hodges has seen many finals at the MCG. The thought of another Richmaond v Collingwood Grand Final has him reflecting.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Finals Week 1 and Week 3
September 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Not long to go in 2019! Cam Hooke looks back at the Pies’ triumphant Qualifying Final and ahead to the Preliminary Final against GWS.
Luke Hodge
September 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
Luke Hodge has played his last AFL game. Take a look at Kate Birrell’s portrait of the champion, and read Tim Boyle’s piece which features as one of the introductory essays of The Footy Almanac 2013.
The Ashes 2019 – The Oval blog
September 13, 2019 by 16 Comments
The Ashes are safe, but there’s much to play for. The Oval beckons. Tell us what you think folks.
Too Old For That Yeah! podcast with Sue O’Brien and Karyn Howie is coming
September 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sue O’Brien and Karyn Howie have got energy to burn. Here’s the trailer for their new podcast Too Old For That Yeah! Looking forward to their first, coming soon.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunches – Sep 13: Matt Rendell
September 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Former Fitzroy ruckman and skipper Matt Rendell will be the special guest at the Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Sep 13 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. All welcome.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber.
September 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fitting in and falling down in Australia I spent the 1980’s in Australia. I was initially hired by Rose Music/Australia who distributed all of the Yamaha musical equipment including grand pianos, pro-sound equipment and synthesizers and keyboards. I had signed a one-year contract with the vice-president of the company, David Phillips, who had flown out [Read more]
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test: The Old Trafford Blog
September 8, 2019 by 28 Comments
The Footy Almanac Fourth Test The Old Trafford Blog is here! Got something to say? Can the Aussies win or will the Poms be pumped after their unlikely Third Test victory? Why not rid yourself of those cricketing frustrations, present an opinion, or comment, or join in the discussions on the blog.
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