Almanac (Footy) Memoir: The day Bruce Doull waved at me

In honour of the great man’s recent 70th birthday, John Baker recalls an encounter with Bruce Doull back in 1985.

Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Port too good for Good ol’ Collingwood

In Scott Pendlebury’s record breaking game it was a disappointing result for Collingwood fan Danielle Hakim as Port down the Pies in their Round 18 match.

Almanac (Inclusive) Footy Songs: Yeronga South Brisbane sign the song

There was a wonderful moment in the QAFLW last month as the Yeronga South Brisbane women belted out the song after a win, but it was a far from ordinary rendition…

Almanac Footy: Scott Pendlebury – Record Breaker

A Collingwood legend in waiting, Scott Pendlebury is now the outright and captaincy games record holder for the Pies. Luke Reynolds pays another tribute to the magnificent man from Gippsland.

1981 Revisited – Preliminary Final 1981: ‘Another One Rides the Bus’

In his 1981 retrospective, Stainless looks back at the Preliminary Final, in which favourites Geelong take on Collingwood at VFL Park.

A rags to riches story: Dromana re-writes NPNFL football history in 2018/19

Dromana are a current fairytale story in the NPNFL, having won a Division 2 and then a Division 1 flag in consecutive years. But the club wasn’t always so successful, as Roger Spaull recounts in a look back to the dreaded 1997 season where football records were smashed in all of the worst ways.

Almanac (Footy) Books: ‘Born to Play – The Barry Davis Story’ (excerpts)

With the biography of former VFL great Barry Davis due for release in October here are some excerpts from Chapter 6 to whet your appetite.

Almanac Childhood Heroes: Brian Gleeson – Brownlow medallist, member of the Saints Hall of Fame

Allan Grant pays homage to his childhood hero, St Kilda’s Brian Gleeson, whose career was cut short by injury at a very young age.

Almanac (Footy) History: Before Tomahawk there was Jumping Jack

Jack Hawkins has been nominated to the inaugural AFL NSW Hall of Fame. Rod ‘Rocket’ Gillett caught up with him recently.

“‘Punderdelime’ the footy pioneer…………” by KB Hill

KB Hill recalls the life and significance of Brother John Pye, the father of Australian football in the Tiwi Islands and beyond.

1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 5: Port Adelaide

If your subject is the SANFL, then you will inevitably find yourself discussing Port Adelaide. Swish Schwerdt’s 1971 Mobil footy card series stops off at Alberton Oval.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview

Cam Hooke reviews the Collingwood win against Gold Coast and looks to the big clash with ladder leaders Port.

Almanac Football: Carey-Bunton Medal – Round 16 update

Rod Gillett updates the Carey-Bunton votes for Round 16 before voting goes into camera for the remaining rounds. It’s tight at the top!

Round 17 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Floreat Pica Society Report

James Fogarty presents the Floreat Pica Society’s report for the Collingwood Round 17 match against Gold Coast.

Round 17 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: We’re De Goaling to the finals

Danielle Hakim is rapt with Collingwood’s win against Gold Coast ensuring the team a spot in the finals but she especially loved the match winning performance by Jordan De Goey.

Almanac Footy: Won A Brownlow Medal but not club Best and Fairest in the same year

BigKev35 has done it again! This time, Brownlow Medallists who did not win their club Best and Fairest in their medal year.

Dark Blue, Maroon & White

Old Dog shares a video clip he’s seen of the boys from old Fitzroy, playing at Glenferrie in 1958. It has many characters of the club, colour and movement of the time, fading “What if?” questions and a jumper better than any other in the world. [Magic stuff – Ed.]

WAFL Round 9 – So that was the Dee-plan

Never tell me the odds! Les Everett takes us through a remarkable final home and away round of the WAFL that saw Perth break a 22-year drought in dramatic fashion, while other results upended the expected finalists.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Preview

Cam Hooke is back with another hopeful preview of Collingwood’s Round 17 match against the Suns. With finals on the line, Cam predicts a big change to the Pies’ line-up.

Almanac Footy Memoir – VFL Grand Final 1970: It’s the Vibe

Fifty years ago! Mark Poustie makes an impressive Almanac debut with this fine piece on attending the 1970 Grand Final with his father and brother. Philosophical reflection, description, history and comment all come together in this beaut memoir. [Welcome Mark – JTH]