The 2020 footy season is underway in Japan. Yoshi reports on a see-sawing clash between Osaka Dingoes and R246 Lions from Tokyo.
AFL Japan GO League – Osaka Dingoes vs R246 Lions: Great Last Quarter for the Home Side
January 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
Balcony Banter – John Cain: A man for all women
January 21, 2020 by 4 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert pays tribute to former Premier John Cain acknowledging his role in providing the opportunity for women to become members of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Almanac Nostalgia – The Copper
January 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
An image of an old copper provokes childhood memories for Col.
‘Farewell to a Pair of Star Defenders…..’ by KB Hill
January 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In another of his great stories about local sports identities, KB Hill traces the careers of Bernie Killeen and Bob Atkinson, both of whom sadly passed away in recent weeks.
Alex Georgiou – the Competitor
December 31, 2019 by 28 Comments
Alex Georgiou, former champion Norwood FC player is profiled by Malcolm Ashwood as he continues his series of stories about champion footballers.
Vale Rodney Seekamp
December 29, 2019 by 43 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood remembers Rod Seekamp in his tribute to the former Norwood Football Club stalwart who recently passed away.
So close to the Holy Grail: A personal reflection on Fitzroy Football Club’s 1983 season
December 26, 2019 by 12 Comments
Philip Mendes was in his second year at uni in 1983, the year Fitzroy made a genuine play for the flag. Here he recounts the season, game by game, quoting the analysis of the experts of the day, and giving his own commentary. [Fantastic memories – JTH]
Santa’s not so little helper, Superman and Friends and a Fitzroy win for the ages
December 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
The delicate question of how Santa manages to deliver all the toys to every child on Christmas Eve is one Shane Reid recently had to contend with. When asked by his daughter it provoked past memories for Shane at the same age.
The Tigers Almanac 2019 Launch at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel
December 20, 2019 by 12 Comments
Some fabulous photos of Almanackers at the launch of The Tigers Almanac 2019.
Eulogy – My Grandfather
December 19, 2019 by 8 Comments
Anna Pavlou has written a wonderful and loving tribute to her grandfather, a man who showed by example how to live a full and meaningful life. [We’re thinking of your family Anna, Nick and Dermie (James), at this time. James tells me your Papou (his Uncle Europe) was remembered in fine fashion at yesterday’s funeral and wake. JTH]
“Mark O’Connor! Number fotty tooh!”
December 16, 2019 by 12 Comments
Roger Lowrey meets a Geelong fan in, of all places, Dingle in Ireland and is also surprised to learn something about Irish recruit Mark O’Connor. [Love the connectedness Roger – Ed]
Does anyone remember Venice?
December 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Paul Spinks has vague memories of an epic Venetian footy match amidst his first trip beyond our shores – did it ever really happen? Does the clash continue to this day? [Folklore worthy of Livy, Marco Polo and Casanova – Ed.]
From your new Almanac correspondent above the Arctic Circle ….an Introduction
December 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
Welcome to our new Footy Almanac correspondent Richard Marlow reporting all the way from the frozen north of the Arctic Circle. Check out Richard’s background and how he came to be in the Arctic. [Welcome to the team Richard!]
‘Enigmatic Carey, a star of the Depression era…’ by KB Hill
December 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Bert Carey was a mercurial sportsman from up Wangaratta way in the Depression era, performing extraordinary feats on the footy and cricket fields. KB Hill tells the tale.
Almanac Footy History: Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser, an ornament to the game
December 9, 2019 by 53 Comments
Rulebook told the story of Norwood and SANFL legend, Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser last year – Glen is sadly no longer with us, but his deeds will live on long into the future of SA footy. Vale Black Duck.
SANFL 1966 Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide: First of Five
December 6, 2019 by 16 Comments
Norwood’s Ron Kneebone featured on the cover of the 1966 SANFL Grand Final Budget. The second successive Oatey-Williams Grand Final proved to be the beginning of a Double Blue era of dominance.
“Talking Sideways” – by Reg Dodd & Malcolm McKinnon
December 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“Talking Sideways”, a new book by Reg Dodd & Malcolm McKinnon is a story about Aboriginal life, of living and growing up around Finniss Springs in South Australia’s arid north.
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