‘Born to Play: The Barry Davis Story’ by Ken Davis, a biography of the Essendon and North Melbourne great will be published in October. Check out the special offer to purchase the book.
Almanac Book Review: The Maffra Football Story – A Sequel by Bill Traill
September 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Read Rod Gillett’s review of Bill ‘Tracker’ Traill’s new book, ‘The Maffra Football Story: A Sequel’ to follow up his previous book about the club.
Almanac Footy: Who loves wearing fluoro-green socks? The life of an ex-footballer turned umpire.
September 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
When injuries put an end to Jeremy Hall’s playing days, he decided to give back to the community by becoming an umpire.
Almanac Footy: Footballers who became famous for something totally different – Part 2
September 10, 2020 by 28 Comments
Big Kev35 updates his list of former footballers who went on to bigger and better things after their footy career.
1981 Revisited – Finals Week 2: ‘Hold on Tight’
September 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sam Steele’s recounting of the 1981 VFL season reaches semi-final week. Carlton take on Geelong for a place in the Grand Final, whilst Collingwood and Fitzroy fight for survival.
Almanac Rugby League: “Whatever happened to…’That Guy’?”
September 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Wayne Ball reminds us of ‘That Guy’ who seemed to have the football world at his feet but, for whatever reason, never made the grade. We’ve all know at least one.
1966 and all that: Epilogue
September 9, 2020 by 15 Comments
What became of the 1966 heroes? In the conclusion to his wonderful review of St Kilda’s 1966 season, Peter Clark lets us know the answers.
Almanac Football: Carey-Bunton Medal update – Here comes the Big Cat!
September 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Tom Hawkins heads the leaders board for the Carey-Bunton Medal as Rod Gillett updates the votes from the Round 15 and 16 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 and 16 report
September 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents his report of the Round 15 clash against Brisbane and his thoughts for the road ahead.
WAFL Round 8: Oh Dees, not again!
September 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Poor Perth dropped what might be their last chance to play finals for the first time in decades with a loss to lowly Swan Districts according to Les Everett; he looks to Round 9 of the WAFL for how the cards will fall for the Demons.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: The next ones
September 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the completion of Round 16 matches.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Being the nineteenth man
September 7, 2020 by 5 Comments
KN Dole relays his brother John’s story. In the late 1950s, he was involved in a game in which the concept of the nineteenth man is re-defined and it almost lands him a VFL career. [Ripper yarn – Ed]
Almanac Book Review – “Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin: A man between two worlds” by Roy Hay.
September 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck has reviewed the recently released biographical work on Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin by Roy Hay.
Almanac (Memoir): Finding Igor
September 7, 2020 by 9 Comments
Jamie Simmons was a late starter on the footy field, thanks to school social strata of athletes and mobsters, outlandish legwear and stymied encouragement from a Blues hero during his early years. Read on to discover the steps to the emergence of Igor in adulthood. [Simply superb – Ed.]
Off Season Odyssey – Part 14: Kicking Over Wheat Silos
September 7, 2020 by 11 Comments
Remember when we could all travel around?
One of the great troubadours of footy life, Matt Zurbo embarked on an epic tour some years ago. Here’s just one of the many highlights – from wheatbelt country close to the meeting point of three states and a lot of sunshine.
The Black and White Song and Dance
September 7, 2020 by 31 Comments
In light of Fathers’ Day this weekend, we’ve reprised this wonderful writing from Damian Balassone, who takes us on a beautiful familial journey of joining the Collingwood faithful via Abruzzo, Dights Falls and Victoria Park with thanks to his late father, Donato.
Almanac (Backyard ISO) Games: I’ve Found a Winner
September 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
COVID is having an impact Down South. It seems to have gotten a hold of Steve Earl. This is what they’re doing at Chez Earl. [RUOK – JTH]
Almanac (Footy) Life: Folly In The Goalsquare
September 4, 2020 by 6 Comments
Five years after he’d retired from ammos footy, Smokie Dawson gets the call from TR, the coach of Willy CY’s reserves. Here’s what happened. [This is a piece from ‘Footy Town’, a collection of stories about country, suburban and amateur footy – Ed]
1981 Revisited – Finals Week 1: ‘To Cut a Long Story Short’
September 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s finals time in Stainless’ look back at the 1981 season. In the first week, there are multiple upsets that disrupt the course of the finals series.
Almanac (Unhappy Fan) Life: Where has our game gone?
September 3, 2020 by 10 Comments
John Agar is not happy with the quality of game we’re being served up in 2020, and he’s ranting. Is he alone in his opinion? Please let him know! [You’re far from alone, John – IJH]
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