Come to lunch on Friday March 13 to hear about Tony Wilson’s new book 1989: The Great Grand Final and enjoy fine food and good company while hearing from the author, Hawthorn premiership player Dean Anderson, and one of footy’s good blokes Darren Flanigan.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – March 13: Tony Wilson with Darren Flanigan and Dean Anderson
March 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Slippery slopes, domino effects and why fans switch off at half-time
March 12, 2020 by 3 Comments
Sick and tired of the AFL’s tinkering with the game, Paul Spinks renews his call for fans to be given a representative voice in deciding the direction of the code.
Almanac Flashback: He’s Talking – by Pamela Sherpa (our Snowy Mountains Correspondent)
March 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
What was John Harms doing in Canberra this time 11 years ago? We reprise a story by Pamela Sherpa from March 2009 that explains all. He will be in Canberra again, on April 3, for the Footy Almanac Canberra Lunch. [Deatils in the post – Ed]
Almanackers, what about a theme song?
March 10, 2020 by 40 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber suggests the Footy Almanac needs a theme song: a special, rip-roaring, rousing song that celebrates all things our community reflects. Ok Almanackers, over to you!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Benjamin Wolczko: St Mary’s v Banyule, 2019
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Grade 9 student at Parade College Benjamin Wolczko got to watch his brothers square off in the St Mary’s v Banyule seniors game in 2019. Following a tight contest, Benjamin details the tense final moments.
2020 Marsh Community Series – Round 2: Geelong v Essendon
March 10, 2020 by 3 Comments
In front of a good crowd in Colac, Essendon managed to hold on for a win from the fast finishing Geelong in the Marsh Community Series Round 2 match.
On becoming a co-coach
March 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Here’s a snippet from Jill Fitzsimons on an unexpected foray into coaching footy and the initial steps taken to do the role justice.
AFLW Round 5 – Carlton v St. Kilda: Saints on the improve despite experiencing the Blues
March 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
Although the Saints lost their Round 5 AFLW match against the Blues, Braham Dabscheck saw many positive aspects from the developing Saints that pleased him.
The strange case of Archie Whitfield
March 6, 2020 by 14 Comments
The ‘one game only’ club contains a plethora of interesting stories. Archie Whitfield is one such case, as related here by Gigs in an excerpt from his forthcoming book with Mick Rees.
Sing the Song
March 6, 2020 by 9 Comments
Citrus Bob is not happy! Why? Lousy singing by winning teams of their theme song after a victory is just not up to scratch and has got on his goat!
“….’Woosha’ Fights Back…” by KB Hill
March 5, 2020 by 3 Comments
Shane Welch had a promising cricket career ahead of him but opted for the country life, his family, a career and footy with the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill tells the story.
Plastic boots and footballs … a dog’s breakfast
March 5, 2020 by 11 Comments
Fifty years ago, two young blokes met in Adelaide and found they had lots of common – except for their choice of footy teams. Could their friendship survive? Here’s the story.
AFLW Round 5 – Footy Fixture
March 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This week it’s Round 5 of the AFLW 2020 season, and it is sure to be another cracker!
AFL in the 2010s – snapshot moments that created a decade of greatness and stories
March 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell looks back over the past decade of footy highlighting some of the many key moments during that period of time.
Bombers 2020: Is it too early to start dreaming?
March 3, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Bombers looked good against the Eagles last weekend in their Marsh 1 match according to Col Ritchie, but is he looking through rose coloured glasses?
AFLW Round 3 – Haiku Bob: just a few points
February 28, 2020 by 5 Comments
So close, yet so far, feathers ruffled, Pies fly off to swoop another day. Haiku Bob reflects.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2020 Opening remarks
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Having looked back to 2019 in an earlier post today, Cam Hooke offers his usual comprehensive analysis of issues confronting the Collingwood team in Season 2020.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2019 season review
February 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
To get the True Believers in the mood, Cam Hooke warms up for 2020 by reviewing the Magpies’2019 season.
AFLW – Round 4: Footy Fixture
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
We’re at the halfway mark of the AFLW 2020 Home and Away season with many teams interestingly poised. Check out the footy fixture for all Round 4 details.
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