The excitement of Brisbane 2020 looked set to continue thought Shane Reid until the Cats decided to show who was boss.
Almanac (Footy) History: Osborne FNC – a reflection
July 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
The Osborne FNC is the heart and soul of the local community with a proud and successful heritage as Dan Hoban explains.
Almanac (Sports) History: John Curtin, PM…and footy lover.
July 10, 2020 by 15 Comments
John Curtin was not only a great Prime Minister of Australia during the most challenging of times, he also had a genuine love for sport especially football as Adam Muyt recounts.
Balcony Banter – Lynda Carroll: The Quiet Time
July 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The MCG has gone quiet. Lynda Carroll deals with the flood of memories she experienced after the recent Melbourne v Richmond clash.
What happened next and what didn’t: Victorian Aboriginal involvement in Australian football in the 21st century
July 9, 2020 by 5 Comments
Roy Hay continues his scholarly examination of the involvement of Indigenous footballers in the history of Australian football.
Almanac Footy History: The Changi Brownlow – Peter Chitty
July 9, 2020 by 7 Comments
Peter Chitty was the brother of Carlton’s legendary Bob Chitty. Peter played two games for the Saints before the war, but his most remarkable football achievement came in the prison camp at Changi. Allan Grant reports.
Almanac Rugby League – Uncle Max: the coaches’ coach
July 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Glen Humphries from the ‘Illawarra Mercury’ shares the story of his Uncle Max, a man who coached various teams for over four decades but never at the very top level. He was too smart to do that!
‘One of Nature’s Gentlemen….’ by KB Hill
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
W. J. Findlay Oval is a special place up Wangaratta way. KB Hill and Phil Nolan give the the background story of the remarkable man whose name graces the beautiful ground.
Round 6 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
July 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to know who and where your team is playing this week? All Round 6 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture.
From the foot of the table to the Final Five: Fitzroy’s exhilarating 1981 season
July 8, 2020 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes presents a meticulously researched look at the meteoric rise of Fitzroy in the 1981 VFL season. A great companion piece to Sam Steele’s week by week coverage of this season.
Almanac Rugby League: 40 Years of State of Origin
July 8, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s 40 years ago today that rugby league’s first State of Origin match was played in Brisbane. Almanacker and Origin historian Liam Hauser takes us back to how it all came about.
Round 5 – Richmond v Melbourne: ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.’
July 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Yeah Tigers 2020 is philosophical about Richmond’s season so far but a win eases the mind though at a cost.
1966 and all that: Round 14 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne
July 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
After a loss the previous round, St Kilda were forced to make six changes to their team, then hosted North Melbourne in a match dominated by inaccuracy in front of goal. Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1966 season reaches Round 14. [And it was the weekend when England won the 1966 World Cup – Ed]
The 2020 First Amendment Cup – Round 16
July 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Earl steers his mental jetliner into the turbulence of censorship opinion before returning to the clear air of fictional football. [Content warning – not for kids. Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 5 review and Round 6 preview
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
No shortage of material for Cam Hooke to cover in this week’s edition of Collingwood Life.
Almanac Rugby League: A forward explains rugby league
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
There are factions within rugby league. They’re called ‘forwards’ and ‘backs’. Here’s how it all evolved.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century: the 100 Greatest Victories 1897-1996.’
July 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Royboy Adam Muyt (author of the acclaimed ‘Maroon and Blue’) reviews Fitzroy Pete’s recently released book ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century’. [Gives it a big tick too – Ed]
Round 5 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide (a sort of preview): And so it goes
July 4, 2020 by 5 Comments
Shane Reid considers local footy in Gippsland, carries out a holiday ritual, and prepares for the top-of-the-ladder clash between his Lions and Port Adelaide. [Excellent pic of Won Wron footy ground – JTH]
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