Was South Australian footy in 1978 as good as some of us like to remember? Perhaps not, as Swish’s review of this State game against WA concludes. At least the salads were good. Warning: contains traces of Le Coq, skivvies and casual sexism.
Almanac Footy History: Gordon Lane – A cut above the rest.
Roger Spaull delves deeply into the footy archives to once again come up with another incredibly well researched biography of a former VFL/AFL great. This time it is Essendon champion Gordon ‘Whopper’ Lane, who also later became playing coach of South Melbourne.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Mulga’ and Ye Olde Buckland Inn
Allan Barden fondly remembers Maurice ‘Mulga’ Gregson, an old stalwart supporter, storyteller, and former player of the Swansea Football Club who passed away recently aged 94.
Almanac Footy History: A Synopsis of ‘It’s in the Genes’
Here’s an outline of Des Tobin’s new book ‘It’s in the Genes’ which tells the story of some of Australian football’s most prominent families. Copies are now available.
Almanac Footy: Vale – Hugh Mitchell: Essendon great
Former Essendon champ Hugh Mitchell has passed away aged 89. Col remembers spotting Hugh on the train after a match that brought back childhood memories.
Almanac Footy History: Finding Uncle Stan – Have Boots Will Travel
Michael Sexton has been chasing information about his great uncle Stan Castles who played a couple of games with Fitzroy in 1932. The NSW Football History Society were able to supply Michael with some relevant material about his Great Uncle Stan.
Almanac Footy: SA Footy – Stars of the Past
Michael Sexton discusses two of the great old SANFL footballers, John Karney and Dan Moriarty. Michael is pleased both are deservingly mentioned in Bernard Whimpress’s latest book (his 49th) ‘SA Footy: Stars of the Past’.
Almanac Footy: Stawell Football Club circa 1940?
Citrus Bob Utber needs your help to identify the footy club in a team photo from circa 1940.
Almanac Footy History: Bill Morris – The Good Samaritan
Bill Morris, former Richmond champion and Brownlow Medalist, was a legend of his era. Roger Spaull presents a magnificent account of the football career of Bill Morris.
Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1971 – Run Of The Mill
This between-Carnivals state game between SA and WA in 1971 was full of household names, but is largely forgotten. Swish take us back to the days of Ansett, Golden Fleece, AMSCOL and players with names such as Bob, Graham, George, Len, Terry and Ian.
Almanac Footy: The Bennetts from Cora Lynn
Citrus Bob Utber and a few mates remember Ken Bennett, premiership player in Collingwood’s 1958 flag side, who passed away last year. They also recall the Bennett family and the Cora Lynn Football Club.
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 2
Bill Serong, who died a month ago, drank at the North Fitzroy Arms. John Harms had a few beers with him over the years.
Almanac Footy: No mere legend
Shane Reid remembers two of Fitzroy Football Club’s greatest footballers, Sir Doug Nicholls, and triple Brownlow Medallist Haydn Bunton.
Almanac (Footy) History: Jack Cooper – Courageous Fitzroy footballer and Anzac soldier
At a time of remembrance for soldiers who served and gave their lives in The Great War, Roger Spaull pays tribute to Jack Cooper, champion footballer of the Fitzroy Football Club. In this moving and in-depth account of a footballer and soldier, Roger paints a picture of a man who served his club, and his country, and made the supreme sacrifice on the Menin Road, Passchendaele .
1964 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 1: Central District
‘Swish’ launches Part 1 of his 1964 SANFL Mobil cards series with Central District, one of the two new additions to SANFL League ranks in that year. You may know of Gary Window and Ken Eustice, but Sam Donovan and Jock O’Brien had colourful careers too.
Almanac Footy: Another great Football Rivalry – Fitzroy v Collingwood 1979-1986
Philip Mendes continues his in-depth series about VFL/AFL rivalries and this week examines the rivalry between Fitzroy and Collingwood over seasons 1979 to 1986.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Peter James Martin (1875-1918) – Collingwood FC
Former Collingwood footballer Peter James Martin (1875-1918) is one of many sportsmen buried at the Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Pervical and Terence Ogden
The focus of this week’s excerpt from Allan Barden’s essay ‘Sporting history in abundance at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery’ falls on the father/son duo of Percival and Terence Ogden.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: James Francis ‘Jock’ McHale (1882-1953)
The legendary James Francis ‘Jock’ McHale is the focus of this week’s excerpt from Alan Barden’s essay, ‘Sporting history in abundance at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery’.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy’s Jack Worrall – 19th century sporting superstar
Rod Gillett profiles the career of Jack Worrall, a superstar footballer and cricketer of the 19th Century,who later became a successful football coach and sporting journalist.
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