Rodney Boyd takes another dip into Number 32, this time with perhaps a little less ability and class, but plenty of interesting characters – like the club nomad who only made relatively few appearances on the big stage, but managed to snag two flags in a week.
Almanac Teams: Thirty-two, buckle my shoe (1980- )
April 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Number 32 is definitely a midfielder’s playground and bats surprisingly deep in talent for a high number – Rodney Boyd explains his selections.
Almanac Teams: 22 more flavours of 31 (1980- )
March 28, 2022 by 4 Comments
With Rodney Boyd’s more obscure Number 31 names, perhaps unsurprisingly several Dees connections pop up – some good, some bad and some ugly.
Almanac Teams: Players in 31 flavours (1980- )
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It might be a tough ask for Rodney Boyd’s Number 31 side to compete, but as long as they hit their talls lace out and the immortal words of their coach fire them up, who knows what could happen?
Almanac Teams: 30 seconds (1980- )
March 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
Players with five numbers, budding fourth generation grandsons and one who might have been a redheaded step-captain head Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 30s side.
Almanac Teams: Thirty love (1980- )
March 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 30 features a healthy dose of height and role-playing mids in what is a less flashy side than others. Two Brownlows for the skipper doesn’t hurt though…
Almanac (Country) Cricket: Luke Reynolds 400th game for Pomborneit Cricket Club
March 4, 2022 by 28 Comments
Luke Reynolds plays his 400th game for his beloved Pomberneit CC this weekend. We know what a team player he is at the Almanac, and we have watched him as he has led his cricket club, so it comes as no surprise to read this delightful tribute from his friend (and fellow-Almanac writer) Rodney Boyd. Huge congratulations Luke, from all of your friends here at The Footy Almanac.
Almanac Teams: Ridiculous or sublime? 29 (1980- )
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Rodney Boyd’s more obscure Number 29 side had to bend his own rules a little bit to fit in a Long Bomb to Snake – who features alongside a Miami arrestee and a recently departed VFA great.
Almanac Teams: Altered states, 28 (1980- )
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Back to the Number 28s for Rodney Boyd this week – a team with family dynasties, administration roles and youthful Brownlows featuring.
Almanac Teams: In a state, twenty-eight (1980- )
February 7, 2022 by 3 Comments
Number 28 seems to attract ‘cult-figure’ small forwards according to Rodney Boyd’s best of since 1980, but it also has some mature recruit talent and a big Sun to change things up.
Almanac Teams: Any Kicks? 26 (1980- )
January 17, 2022 by 3 Comments
Rodney Boyd has another crack at Number 26, this time with some names you might have forgotten, but with interesting tales no less.
Almanac Teams: Pick and Mix…Twenty-six (1980- )
January 10, 2022 by 3 Comments
Back on the horse for 2022, Rodney Boyd shares his best of Number 26 side since 1980, a team that is surprisingly well balanced for a higher number.
Almanac Cricket: The Best XI from before my time
December 27, 2021 by 12 Comments
While there’s no footy to watch, Rodney Boyd has turned his mind to cricket. This effort is similar to his regular series of teams but with a twist: he never saw any of these men play.
Almanac Teams: Second time, 25 (1980- )
November 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
In the last of his series in 2021, Rodney Boyd casts his selection net over the more interesting names to have run out wearing Number 25 since 1980.
Almanac Teams: Plenty more of 24 (1980- )
November 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some father-sons, favourite sons and a plucky redhead synonymous with Summer head Rodney Boyd’s side this week.
Almanac Teams: 24/7 (1980- )
November 1, 2021 by 4 Comments
A handy side is Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 24, plenty of leadership options and a forward line that might leave you with a crick in the neck!
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