Anna Sublet has a household of footballers. Her daughter has taken to the game, winning a premiership at St Kilda City and her lad is making his way back from injury (and can’t wait to get back into it all. She remembers the experience of her own youth.
Mid-season footy reviews – Part 5 plus Round 1 of the Under18 Championships
June 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger wraps up his report cards for the AFL at mid-point of the season and casts and eye over the boys of the next generation.
Almanac Footy: The Oz Footy Junior (U18s) Team of the Year.
August 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger has selected an U18 Oz Footy Junior Team of the Year which features names we will soon know much better.
Almanac Footy – Loddon Valley: Where the river meets the footy
February 12, 2025 by 1 Comment
Scott Hunt needed some rest and relaxation from work, and where better than his ‘old stomping ground’ as he explains.
Almanac Footy and Community – Premiership photos
September 6, 2021 by 15 Comments
E.r was prompted by memories of his school side’s victory in 1991 and Matt Zurbo’s latest piece to bring together pictures of premiership winning teams. It might have been last week down the road or halfway through last century and a state away, no matter when or where we’d love to share your photos of premiership triumph on the Almanac.
Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac (Part 2)
May 7, 2021 by 13 Comments
Continuing the family tradition, proud dad Luke Reynolds reports on the debut of his second son, Josh, for South Colac Under 14s.
Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac
April 20, 2021 by 30 Comments
Gavin Reynolds made his debut for South Colac on the weekend, a footy club which has a very special place in the heart of the Reynolds family thanks to Gavin’s great grandfather, Kelvin. Gavin’s proud dad, Luke, reports. [What life’s all about – JTH]
Don’t Quit the Under 16s: An open letter to Webby
March 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
Michael Nichols makes an impassioned plea to a talented youngster to keep playing the game. There’s too much at stake to walk away early.
Almanac Life: Reclaiming my Stolen Football Youth
December 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
Mark Hodgetts details his love, loss and reacquaintance with football and how it has long played a significant role in his life, even when he left the fold of footy entirely.
Almanac Life: Looking back in lockdown
July 17, 2020 by 21 Comments
Nostalgia, going home, the innocence of childhood, living life – 50 years down the track, Dips O’Donnell remembers and relishes a rich tapestry.
Almanac Junior Footy: The unsuspecting victims of Coronavirus
June 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
Plenty of events are being delayed, cancelled or morphed into a new form under the spectre of coronavirus. Steve Earl turns his attention to just one – kids putting on a jumper for the first time to have a crack at playing footy.
An empty cauldron: playing in a crowd-free ‘G
March 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
The looming locked-out game between Richmond and Carlton has Peter Fuller thinking back to when he did the same as Dustin Martin and Patrick Cripps look set to do – but in his case for Box Hill fourths.
Almanac School Footy: On being a co-coach and learning the virtues of humility, simplicity and modesty
March 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
Being a new coach can be a nerve-wracking, busy, stressful, uplifting and educational (among other things). YeahTigers2020 (Jill Fitzsimons) describes her experience.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Laird Ramshaw: My Under 14 Premiership triumph
February 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Living every kid’s dream, Grade 9 Parade College student Laird Ramshaw got to play in a Grand Final for his beloved Fitzroy Junior FC. With the match coming down to the wire, Laird had to step up and get his team back into the contest. [Sounds like a thriller Laird – JTH}
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Christian Ferraro: Coburg Districts v Hadfield
February 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Christian Ferraro recounts his intense 2019 under-13s Grand Final against Hadfield. After an undefeated season, the Grade 9 Parade College student’s Coburg Districts team had to defend valiantly to hold onto their lead in the final minutes.
Alex Young: Kicking into Gear
February 18, 2020 by 2 Comments
Former TAC player Alex Young is determined to play footy at the highest level. Deakin Uni student James Bosco talked to him about his commitment to the campaign and the sadness of family tragedy.
Junior Footy: Sport in its purist form – The Macleod JFC Under 8s
May 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
Though he could do without the 6am wake up calls, and he suspects he’s not entirely in synch with modern coaching priorities, Craig Dodson doesn’t regret coaching the Macleod Under 8’s for a moment. (A piece sure to put a smile on your face – Ed).
Almanac Footy: Maybe the name of the school is important
In response to some opinions shared on social media about commentators highlighting the schools of certain players, Andrew Fithall takes the somewhat righteous rage and guides it in another direction: junior football pathways to the AFL are of interest to the listening and watching public – not just the elite private schools.