For Anzac Day, Michael Sexton brings us the story of Stan ‘Bub’ Smith – West Torrens footballer, soldier, club administrator. ‘Smith had every reason to be sour on life and football, but he acted against the darkness and embraced the light the game could provide.’
Almanac Obituary: Vale Michael Bowden
April 23, 2020 by 4 Comments
Michael Bowden was a wonderful man. John Harms shares a few thoughts in introducing the obituary which appeared in the Fairfax papers. [We are thinking of The Bowdens at this sad time – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League: The Manly Way
April 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Why do we choose to follow a particular footy club? What is it that makes us stick with them through thick and thin? In our ongoing Thursday series of rugby league reflections, Lindsey Cuthbertson explains why it’s ‘The Manly Way’ for him.
‘The man behind the story of the Saints’ 1970 glory……’ by KB Hill
April 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill loves promoting anything positive about country sport, especially in Victoria’s north-east. Today he puts in a good word for David Johnston’s recently released book, ‘1970 – the Year of the Saints’.
2020 Fearless Round 1: The Corona Virus…Strange times Archie…indeed… strange times!
April 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Fearless is back for 2020 with his belated AFL Round 1 report. Also he comments upon some current footy news.
The 2020 Sir Stirling Moss Cup – Round 5
April 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill surveys the weekend games from AFL Round 5 and mourns the loss of another sporting great. [Ed: Thanks for imagining what the season could have been like Earl!]
Trivia question – who finished runners up more times than Collingwood between 1958 and 1990?
Back in Time 1993 – From the Snowy Mountains to the MCG
April 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
For Pamela Sherpa it was a long trip to the MCG from the Snowy Mountains for the 1993 Grand Final. But, it was worth it!
1966 and all that: Round 3 – North Melbourne v St Kilda
April 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
It’s Round 3, 1966 and Peter Clark takes us to Arden Street for the match between North and the Saints. And fills us in on the other scores and what’s going on in the world. [Includes a link to The Age coverage of the round as well – Ed]
Almanac Footy History: Ossie not Charlie – in search of a player
April 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
Geelong Football Club committeeman, historian and memorabilia collector Bob Gartland relates his story of how he came to correctly identify a mis-named player from the famous exhibition match at The Oval in London during World War I.
Country Footy: You wouldn’t like a game would you?
April 21, 2020 by 8 Comments
Inspired by the opening chapter of Footy Town, and a case of the lock down blues, Neil Anderson remembers his Panmure career that might have been.
Why I Hate Victorians
April 21, 2020 by 54 Comments
Peter Baulderstone takes aim at all things Victorian from his mineshaft in Western Australia. Is he serious? Is he right? He’s certainly hostile. (This 2018 effort has had revived interest among the non-Victorian audience. Can’t think why. PB in pre-flag warrior mode – Ed)
1981 Revisited – Round 4: ‘Don’t stand so close to me’
April 20, 2020 by 6 Comments
Sam Steele takes us to Round 4 1981 where some big crowds were in attendance at the old suburban grounds. Carlton and Collingwood were the only undefeated teams at the end of the round.
Three icons
April 20, 2020 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob shares the stories of three individuals who played big roles in sport and society around Mildura and beyond. In memory of Tony Osler, Brian Weightman and Michael Bowden.
Rising from the cellar: Fitzroy’s outstanding 1979 season
April 20, 2020 by 18 Comments
A teenage Philip Mendes watched his beloved Lions break a 19 year-old finals drought in 1979. He recounts every game of that breakthrough season. [Sit back and enjoy – Ed].
Yoshi published on St Kilda’s website: ‘From the Faithful’
April 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Recently Yoshi wrote a heartfelt piece for his beloved Saints, it has been published on the club’s website for all of us to read.
Almanac Poetry: The Night of the Premiership
April 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem on the 2007 Geelong premiership.
FAL – Round 5: Final scores
April 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
Round 5. Final scores. Some tight ones. And Ladder.
This post includes previous rounds’ scores and the ladder.
Changing the Discourse on Tasmanian Football
April 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien looks at the position of Tasmanian football over many years and its relationship with the AFL/VFL.
Almanac (Fitzroy FC) History – Round 16, 1919: ‘Bloater’s’ Dozen Torments Battling Redlegs
April 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Bloater Merrick had a day out (in Spanish-flu ridden 1919) as his Maroons smashed the hapless Fuchsias at Brunswick Street. This is one of FitzroyPete Carter’s stories from his recently released book Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century. [With link to where you can buy the book – Ed]
1990 Grand Final – Smashed, humiliated and humbled
April 17, 2020 by 9 Comments
Sometimes the effort is get into a match is just not worth it! Col Ritchie remembers the 1990 Grand Final, one he’d rather forget.
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