Bruce Sloss is a name not many VFL/AFL supporters would know, but a century ago he was a star of the game. In this brilliantly researched piece, Roger Spaull tells the glorious and tragic tale of footballer-soldier Lieutenant Sloss.
VAFA – Fitzroy v Ajax: ANZAC Day at Brunswick Street Oval, then, and now.
April 24, 2021 by 13 Comments
John Harms spent ANZAC Day 2012 at the Brunswick Street Oval helping with Auskick, having lunch and then watching an exciting match between the Roys and the visiting Ajax side. [Reprised]
Almanac (Footy) Meditation: My Left Foot
April 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Each year, The Footy Almanac includes a piece by a footy-loving muso. This piece by Paul Kelly was penned for the first-ever Footy Almanac in 2007.
Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Carltony
April 23, 2021 by 8 Comments
After a poor performance from the Carlton club as a whole last Saturday, John Butler is as disappointed as any Blubagger. But he isn’t buying into the subsequent pile-on.
The 19th Man
April 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
Biased? One-eyed? No-one was ever as blatantly unfair as Forbsey, the reserves umpire whose performances bordered on downright cheating
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 review, Round 6 preview
April 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life review of the loss to West Coast. He then looks toward the big Anzac Day clash with Essendon.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 13, 1952: Geelong v Melbourne – Geelong in full flight
April 21, 2021 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s unbeaten run in 1952-53. Today it’s the Round 13 clash against the Demons at Kardinia Park, with profiles of debutant Harry Herbert and Melbourne’s Stuart Spencer.
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]
Almanac Teams: Imperfect tens (1980- )
April 19, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd considers some of the more obscure VFL/AFL players to have worn the Number 10 jumper over the last 40 years, including one of the more controversial players in recent memory.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats take top spot
April 14, 2021 by 6 Comments
A top of the table clash at home against Collingwood was the challenge for Geelong this week. Peter Clark continues his series on the Geelong record-breakers of 1952-53. Featured players this week are Fred Flanagan and Bob Rose.
Almanac Footy: Peter J Bennett
April 14, 2021 by 10 Comments
Peter Bennett had an exceptional sporting life, ranging from a successful VFL career for St Kilda and Victoria to representing Australia in consecutive Olympics in water polo. Allan Grant profiles a unique sporting career.
WAFL Round 2: Thunder records
April 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
A record-breaking performance from Peel Thunder heads Les Everett’s recap of Round 2 WAFL action.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Frustrating times at the Pies; Cam Hooke offers his insights after a loss to GWS and what’s next as Collingwood face West Coast.
Almanac Roadtrips: Two great clubs in two great days
April 12, 2021 by 11 Comments
The splendour of country Victoria is often worth a visit; the towns of Bright and Myrtleford are no exception. For Haje Halabi they’re more than worthwhile – it’s a return to the roots, a place of friends, food and the footy clubs that shaped him.
Almanac Teams: A Perfect Ten (1980- )
April 12, 2021 by 4 Comments
The number 10 jumper has been worn by plenty of fine players over the past 40 seasons – but one big club missed out in Rodney Boyd’s selected side. Do you think they were hard done by?
Round 3 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Class of 1925
April 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Neil Anderson loves his Bulldogs and they did not let him down with their Round 3 annihilation of North Melbourne.
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