Sal Ciardulli previews Round 15 matches to be played during this week.
Almanac (Footy Fan) Life: They are into us – The Newbies
September 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
Tony Newport has know both good times and bad as a lifelong South Melbourne/Sydney Swans supporter. He has a message for ‘newbie’ Swans followers who are doing it tough after years of success.
Almanac Footy: People who had a footy career before becoming famous for something else
September 2, 2020 by 21 Comments
Kevin Pollard’s Almanac debut has him looking into the notable people who didn’t quite make it to the big time in the VFL/AFL – are there any missing from his list? Were you surprised by some of the names?
Almanac Footy: Ticket to Nowhere
September 2, 2020 by 3 Comments
Nicole Kelly tidied her desk! And found a couple of cards.
Almanac Football – Carey-Bunton Medal: State of Origin team to be selected
September 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rod Gillett advises selectors are in the process of naming the 2020 NSW AFL State of Origin team, and the votes are in for Round 14 for the Carey-Bunton Medal.
Round 14 – Review: Round 15 – Preview: A telling few weeks for top eight fancies
September 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell reviews all the Round 14 matches, and presents his thoughts and tips for the coming Round 15 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 14 Review, Round 15 Preview
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Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Round 14 match against Carlton, and previews Round 15 against Brisbane.
Round 15 – Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Check out the footy fixture for Round 15 to find out who, when, and where your team is playing.
WAFL goes Freo by Les Everett
August 31, 2020 by 2 Comments
The WAFL’s Grand Final location has been decided and Les Everett is a fan – as the shortened season nears completion, find out the lay of the league and upcoming clashes that may yet prove significant.
Almanac Footy Stories: Apology Accepted
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When Fitzroy FC president Joan Eddy appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne, a Bulldogs supporter called in with an unusual apology. Gabrielle Murphy tells the story.
Almanac Footy History: The first moving images of VFL football
August 30, 2020 by 4 Comments
This is the earliest surviving film of VFL footy – from the 1909 Grand Final between Carlton and South Melbourne.
1981 Revisited – Round 22: ‘Back in Black’, The Death of South Melbourne
August 27, 2020 by 14 Comments
South Melbourne play their last home game at the Lakeside Oval, and finals places are confirmed on largely sodden ovals. Sam Steele revisits the final home and away round of the 1981 VFL season.
Neil Sachse: A determined father spreads an important message
August 27, 2020 by 20 Comments
With the passing of Neil Sachse, we revisit this excerpt from Mike Sexton’s book about Neil. This is an introduction to Neil Sachse, the nature of spinal injury, the advances made in understanding and management, and Neil’s foundation. The Almanac extends our condolences to the Sachse family.
Almanac Memoir: An autobiographical piece by Bill Stephen
August 27, 2020 by 19 Comments
Bill Stephen sat down with pen and paper in January 2004 to get something off his chest, something I understand he kept pretty much to himself over the years. He also wanted to record some of his memories. This is what he wrote.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 4: Norwood
August 27, 2020 by 9 Comments
Swish brings us the next in his 1971 SANFL Mobil footy cards series. This one features the men of Norwood.
Almanac Football – Round 13 Carey-Bunton Medal: Giant’s Harry Perryman still in contention
August 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Rod Gillett updates us on the votes for the Carey-Bunton Medal after Round 13.
1966 and all that: Preliminary Final – St. Kilda v Essendon
August 26, 2020 by 6 Comments
The Preliminary Final 1966 saw the Saints record an impressive win against the Bombers to move into the Grand Final. Peter Clark reviews the penultimate game of St Kilda’s premiership year.
Almanac (Footy) History: Vive les Roys – How Bill Stephen gifted the Royboys the best club song in the VFL (ever)
August 26, 2020 by 7 Comments
The late Fitzroy FC legend Bill Stephen was not only a great footballer and coach, he was also a songwriter and the inspiration behind the club’s theme song, as Adam Muyt explains.
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