Shane Reid has deep roots in Traralgon which means he is immersed in the mystique of Bernie Quinlan, the town’s favourite son. Shane takes us on a visit to his ‘gateway town’ to explore, reminisce and absorb the aura. (A beautiful piece of writing – Ed.)
Best of Lists 2019
December 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Can you help WA correspondent Les Everett out? He is seeking “Best of Lists 2019” from readers to publish onto his website.
Ceaselessly dancing
December 2, 2019 by 2 Comments
Two teams infamous as purveyors of underachievement, St Kilda Saints and the New Zealand Blackcaps, have played big parts in Ed Carmine’s sporting life – he shares his personal reactions to their Pyrrhic non-victories in 2010 and 2019.
Almanac Flashback – #putoutyourbats
November 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Edward P Olsen reprises his thoughts about the tragedy of Phillip Hughes on the fifth anniversary of his death.
Almanac Cricket – On My Way to Adelaide
November 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Adelaide Test Match has always had a special place in Phil Hill’s heart since his uni days as he explains.
AFL: What’s the point?
November 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
Dips is in the dumps! Where’s the game going? What are the marketing types up to? Is there only one possible (disturbing) end to it all?
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch (Nov 29): Gilbert McAdam and Ronnie Burns
November 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
A double barrel Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch with Gilbert McAdam & Ronnie Burns this Friday (29th). Should be a beauty!
What’s in the WAFL 2019? – AFL prospects: by Les Everett
November 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett nominates the WAFL players he believes most likely to attract the attention of AFL recruiters.
Almanac Flashback – Anson Cameron’s Footy Almanac 2009 launch speech (remember this?)
November 19, 2019 by 6 Comments
Remember this? Anson Cameron may have shot the Cisco Kid but he knocked everyone over with this classic speech to launch The Footy Almanac in 2009 (A Geelong year).
Almanac Footy – WAFL 2019 Grand Final: One Lions’ roar too many
November 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Is yet another win to Subiaco in the WAFL 2019 Grand Final too much of a good thing? Les Everett takes us behind the system in the West to explain how and why the Lions roared again.
Footscray/Western Bulldogs Past Players from the VFL/AFL
November 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
The Footscray/Western Bulldogs Past Players held their 2019 AGM recently. Paul O’Connor sent this photo.
Footy Memorabilia : SA Footy World & Team Tumblers
November 14, 2019 by 10 Comments
Swish has restarted some of his footy archaeological activities, with surprising results. We’d love you to share any special memorabilia that you may have.
Footy Town: an experiential book review
November 14, 2019 by 9 Comments
Henry Ballard’s attitude to reading changed over the duration of his recently completed Bachelor of Communications degree at Deakin University. “Footy Town” was an integral read for him in the final stages of his course as his review of the book reveals. [Henry was an intern at The Footy Almanac during 2019 – Ed]
‘I wonder whatever happened to……………’ by KB Hill
November 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Two kids, born on the same day in the same hospital, schoolmates and footy team-mates later on, then their paths diverged. KB Hill reconnects with Bernie Brady more than half a century since they last crossed paths.
St Kilda: Being based in Seaford cost games
November 13, 2019 by 3 Comments
Recent comments from past players have revisited St Kilda’s troubled Seaford period. But Yoshi is seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The Day After
November 12, 2019 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell reflects upon her chance meeting with fellow Tiger supporter Sharon the day after the Grand Final.
Balcony Banter – Ann Rusden, MCC Library and MCG Tour Guide
November 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘There is something particular to each tour guide who brings a group through the Melbourne Cricket Club Library.’ From that starting point, Lynda Carroll launches into her profile about Ann Rusden, one of the many dedicated tour guides at the ‘G’.
A second bite of the cherry: The 2020 to 2022 wages deal for the AFLW
November 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
The AFLW wages issue is a complex one being discussed by players and officials. Braham Dabscheck provides a comprehensive guide on what is happening and what the ideal resolution looks like.
The last South Purrumbete FC team
November 2, 2019 by 24 Comments
It’s a sad time whenever a footy club folds. Luke Reynolds recalls his memories of the final days of the South Purrumbete Football Club in 1999.
Delisting can be cruel!
October 31, 2019 by 7 Comments
Col’s disappointed Essendon has delisted one of his favourite players.
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