It was quiet in the MCC Members Stand until the Pies started to kick goals. Read John Harms Balcony Banter account of the game with his host Moon.
Memoir: Dodge’s Paddock – A country lad’s reflections
September 26, 2019 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden makes his Almanac debut with lovely memoir about his Tasmanian childhood. The Dodge family paddock was the sporting and social hub for a colourful cast of characters.
Book launch: “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” by Paul Daffey (Sep 26)
September 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Join Paul Daffey for the launch of his new book, “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” tonight at the Lord Newry Hotel.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Preliminary Final
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
A disappointed Cam Hooke keeps it brief for his season finale.
SANFL Grand Final: Our Grand Final
September 25, 2019 by 19 Comments
Mickey Randall and his lads watched Glenelg salute in the SANFL Grand Final. Even the trauma of the Popcorn Chicken Incident couldn’t spoil the fun.
Evolution of a Monaros fan
September 25, 2019 by 8 Comments
How did Earl O’Neill come to barrack for the Monaros? [That would be the GWS Giants – Ed]
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society Report by Frank Taylor
September 24, 2019 by 3 Comments
Frank Taylor reports for the Floreat Pica Society, explaining how, in a scrappy preliminary final, it took a five-goal deficit to snap the Pies into action. At which point Frank put his pen and paper away because he was too busy yelling and screaming.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Reasons to believe
September 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham reviews Collingwood’s loss against the Giants in their preliminary final acknowledging that GWS now have a real team.
St. Bernie of Traralgon
September 23, 2019 by 2 Comments
Shane Reid may well have you in raptures in this tale of two countries, two school teachers and two-club Superboot-cum-Saint – Bernie Quinlan [Count me in as a believer – Ed.]
The 2019 Brett Deledio Cup.
September 23, 2019 by 18 Comments
Earl O’Neill is rapt his Monaros will compete against the Tigers next weekend for the 2019 AFL Premiership Cup.
Almanac Tribute – Danny Frawley will always touch us
September 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Japanese correspondent and St Kilda fan Yoshi pays a fitting tribute to former Saint great Danny Frawley after his tragic death.
SANFL Blow-ins 1960-1990 Part 3: Glenelg
September 22, 2019 by 37 Comments
With Glenelg winning the 2019 SANFL Grand Final, we re-visit Swish Schwerdt’s look at players who had a stint at the Bays.
One of the biggest names in Australian football (along with several obscure ones) appears in this next instalment of Swish’s list of Glenelg interstate interlopers during the SANFL’s black and golden years.
VAFA 2019 Premier C – Grand Final Seniors & Reserves: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
September 20, 2019 by 7 Comments
From the Grand Canal in Venice, Smokie waxes philosophically about the journey the Williamstown WCYMS club has taken as they vie for a premiership for their senior & reserve teams.
Preliminary Finals – Sal’s Preview (And the Ultimate Prize for the Friars!)
September 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s back with his weekly column. Check out his report of the Friars wins, his thoughts for the preliminary finals, and of course a few racing tips for Caulfield and Royal Randwick.
#almanac280 writing competition ends – “Finals”
September 20, 2019 by 6 Comments
The #almanac280 winner is announced! Well, winners actually. Thanks for your fantastic response to the competition. Terrific reading all round.
Whatever happens, Collingwood, you already won
September 20, 2019 by 17 Comments
As we await the two preliminary finals, the outcomes of which will be measured by the score, E Regnans considers other metrics. Having watched the club’s deeply human ethos emerge and then been given a further lens – the documentary From the Inside Out – he concludes that whatever happens tomorrow night the Collingwood FC and Nathan Buckley have already won. We can learn a lot from them. [A mighty fine piece – JTH]
Henry and the Jets: Turning sour into sweet, a farewell.
September 19, 2019 by 3 Comments
Another Heathmont Jets team playing in a Final, another Henry Ballard report. Will it be third time lucky? Henry tells it all.
Almanac Footy (and Racing): The Benefit of a St Kevin’s Education
September 19, 2019 by 4 Comments
As revellers prepare for the SKOB’s Grand Final Luncheon and a weekend of VAFA grand finals, John Harms considers the benefit of a St Kevin’s education.
“No rest for ‘Wobbles’…….” by KB Hill
September 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Kevin Allan’s direct involvement in local football clubs spans almost 80 years! KB Hill talked to Kevin and records the story of a remarkable servant of the game.
The Troy Luff Cup
September 18, 2019 by 5 Comments
Troy Luff has finally played in a premiership, at the tender age of 49. Earl O’Neill is pretty happy about that.
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