They’re the last teams standing in 2020, but as the artwork of Darren ‘DJ’ Williams shows, Richmond and Geelong have been standing for a very long time.
1931 Grand Final – Geelong v Richmond: Cats shine in hard times
October 19, 2020 by 15 Comments
John Harms’s account of the 1931 Grand Final – between Geelong and Richmond – was first published in Grand Finals Volume 1 1897-1938 (published by Slattery Media Group). It tells the tale of a memorable match where one of the smallest players ever to pull on footy boots, Mickey the Mouse Carney, was the star, all at the height of the Great Depression.
Almanac Life: How to establish footy on a continent (in three parts)
October 18, 2020 by 7 Comments
Rob Spurr tells the story of Australian football in Chile and across the South American continent. [Great yarn – JTH]
Almanac Footy History: The Crapp Chronicles – Origins of Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp
October 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tim Ghys provides some background information about Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp as part of the Crapp Chronicles.
Almanac Footy Life: Brad Boyd – Time to sing the praises of an unsung Fitzroy hero
October 16, 2020 by 9 Comments
Gabrielle Murphy is a big fan of Brad Boyd, who is sometimes forgotten. She states the case for greater recognition and acknowledgement of the deeds and leadership displayed by Brad Boyd, Fitzroy FC’s captain, during their final two tumultuous years in the AFL.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview: It’s the people’s round!
October 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his authoritative thoughts and tips for the Preliminary Finals, and also looks at Caulfield Cup Day and Everest Day.
The Half-Back Flankers
October 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
‘The Half Back Flankers’ is a poem from Damian Balassone’s recent publication, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Almanac Rugby League: On how to improve the greatest game of all
October 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
John Campbell has followed rugby league for a long time. Some of the modern aspects of the game, dressed up as ‘progress’, give him the Edgar Britts. He explains his concerns.
Almanac Footy History – The Crapp Chronicles: Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp
October 14, 2020 by 3 Comments
This is the first installment of ‘The Crapp Chronicles’ where writer and podcaster Tim Ghys uncovers the life and times of legendary footy umpire Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 6: South Adelaide
October 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Swish’s latest 1971 SANFL Mobil footy cards instalment revisits South Adelaide and its selection of four players who all went on to play 200 games or more, including SA legend Peter Darley.
Almanac Footy: An open letter to the Collingwood Football Club
October 11, 2020 by 8 Comments
Danni Hakim thanks Nathan Buckley and the Pies for all they’ve done for their fans in this COVID year. She will always love the Collingwood Football Club. [Well said Danni – JTH]
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bombs Away plus racing tips
October 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Week 2 of the AFL Finals series and the Caulfield races are both previewed by Sal Ciardulli.
FEARLESS 2020 Finals Week 1: 34 points separates 8 teams – AFL’s Covid Finals off to a flyer
October 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In his review of AFL Finals Week 1 Fearless reminds us it was the closest in results since the final eight system commenced.
Finals Week 2 – Scores and Reports
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
AFL Finals Week 2 Scores and Reports.
Balcony Banter – Richard Murray: More than a game
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In a recent article on ‘Balcony Banter’, Richard Murray pays tribute to his late grandfather, Lionel Murray, and reinforces the Almanac contention that there is meaning in footy.
Footy Theme Songs: Some ‘new’ tunes for the Pies and the Cats
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
David Triolo returns with another music-related piece – this time he has some thoughts on alternative tunes for the upcoming Semi Final clash between Geelong and Collingwood.
WAFL Grand Final – Claremont v South Fremantle: Bulldogs seize the moment
October 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
A brief yet entertaining WAFL season came to a close with South Freo winning a nailbiter to claim the flag as described by Les Everett. [Tough day at the office for the Tigers! Ed.]
Almanac Country Footy: Yeppoon victorious!
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
They’ve done it! The Yeppoon Swans are in the history books after a heady grand final weekend that saw them keep an astonishing streak alive.
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