Geelong wrap up top spot for the 1952 finals series, whilst elsewhere John Coleman closes on another ton. Peter Clark’s Geelong’s Record Run continues.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 18, 1952: Geelong v Richmond – Cats make it ten in a row
May 26, 2021 by 5 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 Review and Round 11 Preview
May 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Close one for the Collingwood faithful last week was a better effort against the Power reports Cam Hooke in his report of the Round 10 match. He also previews their Round 11 match against Geelong.
Almanac Footy: Hair raiser!
May 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Country footy at its best is reflected in Peter Argent’s words and image.
Almanac Footy History – The Crapp Chronicles Part 9: Crapp Duped! (How Ivo headed west)
May 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The adventures of Ivo Crapp were set to follow the setting sun after the 1905 VFL/AFL Grand Final, but what happened between Melbourne and Western Australia to upset the umpire’s applecart?
Almanac Teams: Cheaper by the dozen (1980- )
May 24, 2021 by 6 Comments
A couple of the players in Rodney Boyd’s more obscure Number 12 side could feel stiff they didn’t make his best team to wear the jumper…but one thing they all have in common is a compelling story.
Almanac Documentary: ‘The Rover of Tobruk’ – Bob Quinn
May 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘The Rover of Tobruk’ is a documentary by Kane McKay that tells the amazing story of World War 2 Military Medallist and Port Adelaide Football Club immortal, Bob Quinn.
Almanac Memoir: Caught in the race with Kennedy’s Commandos
May 21, 2021 by 23 Comments
Brilliant memoir from Richard Griffiths (and brilliant photo too) as he tells the story of a memorable day at Glenferrie Oval in the middle of a classic 60s and 70s childhood. (First published in 2016)
Round 10 – Sal’s preview: Stop the assault
May 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
The noise assault of advertising and promotions at the footy is still a bugbear for Sal Ciardulli as he explains in his preview of all Round 10 matches this weekend.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Guest speaker – Ashley Browne: footy scribe
May 20, 2021 by 4 Comments
Respected footy journo Ashley Browne will be guest speaker at The Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on 21 May at the North Fitzroy Arms where he will talk about his new book AFL 2020: A Season Like No Other.
Round 10 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 10 this weekend.
Almanac Life: ‘But what will I tell John?’
May 20, 2021 by 10 Comments
Andy Thurlow contemplates just how he will reply when John Harms inevitably asks him about the details of his playing career. (But he undersells himself, so the record is corrected!)
” ‘Leroy’……Loyal To The Core” by KB Hill
May 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Wang Rovers icon Leigh Hartwig and recalls the tennis exploits of Leigh’s father, Davis Cup hero Rex Hartwig.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 17, 1952: North Melbourne v Geelong – Cats prevail with pace and power
May 19, 2021 by 7 Comments
After a strong start, Geelong had to withstand a fast finishing North Melbourne at Arden St. Peter Clark’s recounting of Geelong’s Record Run continues.
The Unsung – Round 9: Matthew Flynn and Josh Rotham
May 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos continue his weekly profile of the ‘unsung’ players of the AFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 review, Round 10 preview
May 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
The humiliation of five losses on the trot avoided with last week’s win over the Kangaroos, Cam Hooke’s Magpies unfortunately couldn’t keep things rolling at the SCG. How will they shape up against the powerful Port?
Almanac Teams: Diamond dozens (1980- )
May 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
When it comes to Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 12 side since 1980, it’s hard to go past the two ‘Big Rs’ in the forward 50…or maybe they’d be happier further up the ground?
FEARLESS 2021: Double Header – The media spotlight just shines too intensely sometimes
May 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 reviews all the matches from Round 7 and Round 8 with his usual thoughtful analysis.
Almanac Tribute: Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa
May 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Frank Costa was Geelong through and through, the driving force behind the Geelong Football Club becoming the on-field powerhouse it has been in recent times. Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa’s passing with a fitting tribute that was recently published in The Age.
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