Almanac Footy: How to give away too much for a player – the right way

February 16, 2023 by 13 Comments

Recruiting a ‘big ticket’ player is an enterprise fraught with danger. Doug Long reflects on several instances at various clubs over the years – some worked, others were a disaster.

Almanac Footy History: ‘Sugarfoot’, the career of Murray Zeuschner

February 9, 2023 by 11 Comments

Matt Watson profiles Murray Zeuschner, the dependable Footscray ruckman/defender from the 1960s. (A wonderful tribute to a top bloke – Ed.)

Almanac Footy – The 1954 Grand Final: Melbourne v Footscray

September 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment

In preparation for Saturday’s season decider, let’s go back to the last time this year’s Grand Finalists clashed for the flag – 1954 – and revisit how that match unfolded.

Almanac Rugby League – Bruce Hatcher, Ross Oakley and Arthur Moynihan

September 6, 2019 by 6 Comments

Rugby League non-aficionado Roger Lowrey is full of pith as he buys into the expansion/merge/move debate going on within the NRL. He offers some astute advice based on AFL experiences.

Round 18 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: More than just a win

July 25, 2019 by 2 Comments

A week is a long time in football. Just ask Yoshi, the club’s biggest international fan. After the angst of last week, Saints fans are up in the clouds. Here’s Yoshi’s take on the week.

Almanac Flashback – 2009 AFL Round 15: Collingwood v Western Bulldogs

June 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment

We delve into the vaults and take a trip down memory lane to revisit this decade-old, amusing take on what could almost have been the story from last weekend. Jaci sounds like a younger version of Lou Cesa from this week’s KB Hill story.

Round 4: Collingwood v Western Bulldogs (Floreat Pica Society)

April 18, 2019 by 1 Comment

Floreat Pica Society correspondent Shane Cashman makes his debut after taking in the Pies’ Round 4 clash with the Western Bulldogs. He’s an astute observer as well as an optimistic true believer.

AFL International Cup 2017 – Great Britain v Fiji

August 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Jarrod Landells caught a bruising but entertaining encounter between GB and Fiji in Round 4 of the International Cup. The Brits road the hits to walk away with a win and a shot at a fifth-placed finish.

UK Footy and the GB Swans

July 31, 2017 by 5 Comments

GB Swans Assistant Coach Ian Mitchell is excited to be heading to Australia for another International Cup. In his Almanac debut, he shares his experiences of footy in the UK, from founding his own club to beers with Brad Ottens!