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.
A rags to riches story: Dromana re-writes NPNFL football history in 2018/19
September 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Childhood Heroes: Brian Gleeson – Brownlow medallist, member of the Saints Hall of Fame
September 18, 2020 by 7 Comments
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
September 18, 2020 by 6 Comments
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
September 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
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
September 16, 2020 by 13 Comments
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
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
September 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
September 15, 2020 by 9 Comments
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
September 14, 2020 by 24 Comments
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
September 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
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
September 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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 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.
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