They’re always open for discussion, but this week’s team of the best Number 3s by Rodney Boyd has a controversial selection plonked on the pine.
Almanac Teams: In Two Minds (1980-)
December 7, 2020 by 4 Comments
We’ve had his top side in Number 2s, now Rodney Boyd shares his cult heroes and generally interesting names who played wearing the number in the past 40 years.
Almanac Teams: The Terrific 2s (1980-)
November 30, 2020 by 6 Comments
The schoolyard refrain ‘First is the worst, second is the best’ might not be entirely scientific in its reasoning, but Rodney Boyd has put forward another team based on the best players he’s seen in the Number 2 which could very well take it up to his Number 1s.
Almanac Teams: Number 1 sometimes in name only (1980-)
November 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
For a second week Rodney Boyd looks at players who wore Number 1, but this side is sourced from the more obscure members of the club.
Almanac Teams: Return to sender
November 9, 2020 by 9 Comments
Here’s a new Almanac Team from Rodney Boyd, it’s his best list of players who returned to a former club (from the 1980s onward). [A surprisingly long list of fine players! Ed.]
Almanac Teams: An African Australian AFL Team
August 16, 2020 by 20 Comments
Damian Balassone has been researching a team made up of African Australian footballers who have played at least one AFL game. It’s an exciting combination.
Name that team
July 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
Have you ever wished there was a name generator to produce some wonderful footy monikers? Wish no longer, as Andrew Gigacz has found and produced some teams consisting of humorous fake players.
Almanac Teams: Bushrangers
June 17, 2020 by 97 Comments
Glen! selects a team inspired by Australian bushrangers. Yes, he found room for a couple of Kellys, though they aren’t brothers.
A Side for this Virus Infected Age
March 26, 2020 by 22 Comments
Phil Hill has come up with a concept for a footy team in this coronavirus age of football. Which players are naturals at social distancing on the footy field? Suggestions?
Almanac Teams: For Your Eyes Only
February 18, 2020 by 8 Comments
With the latest James Bond film almost upon us, Smokie selects a team with a Bond-related theme.
Almanac Footy Teams: A side from behind The Iron Curtain
February 7, 2020 by 7 Comments
Glen! has picked a side of footballers whose parents come from countries behind Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’.
Almanac Teams: Best Australian Nickname XI (ODI)
January 25, 2020 by 18 Comments
Here is an Australian XI made up of nicknames (the nicknames cannot include any element of the player’s name).
Almanac Teams: A Team of Injury Plagued Stars
July 15, 2019 by 42 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis returns with another team, this one a little more heartbreaking than most. Read on for his list of talented players cut down by injury & feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments!
Almanac Teams: A Team of Footy Franks
July 6, 2019 by 30 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis continues his run of Funny Teams, this time with a Team of Franks. What do you call a collection of Franks?
Almanac Teams: The Red Cats (from Geelong)
June 13, 2019 by 15 Comments
Glen! was a Cats supporter for 30 years. He has selected a team of Geelong redheads from that era, but is keen for readers to uncover a few more, especially from before his time.
Almanac Teams: The Last Noel
June 5, 2019 by 18 Comments
Have we seen the last Noel in AFL footy? Glen! is undeterred. Here’s his team of Noels.
Almanac Teams: How good are these Scotts ?
May 22, 2019 by 15 Comments
How good is this team? Phil Dimitriadis captures the spirit of the moment.
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