Les Everett looks at Round 5 in the WAFL, where Subiaco maintained their incredible run.
Dan McCarthy – Inspired by the racing game by KB Hill
May 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.
Round Seven: The Centesima Rerum Venalium Cup
May 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill takes a percentage view of the form lines after round 7.
Footy Poetry: Mongrel Punt Proverb
May 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Proverbially succinct advice from Damian Balassone.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 review; Round 7 preview
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke could do without some of the stress, but he will always take the four points. He analyses the Anzac Day thriller, and looks ahead to the big clash with Port.
Osaka Dingoes’ IMPACT Anzac Day Cup 2019
May 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Anzac Day footy also featured in Japan. Yoshi’s Osaka Dingoes participated in the IMPACT Anzac Day Cup, played between teams from Japan and China.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Angela Savage on Friday Review
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Angela Savage offers a heartfelt remembrance of the Boys from old Fitzroy and her departed Grandfather. (Courtesy of Brian Nankervis).
WAFL Round 4: Lions and Demons step away
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Words and pictures from Les Everett on the Anzac round just played in the WAFL, and he lists the extended squad for the interstate game against the SANFL.
Round 6 – Sydney v GWS: Optimistic outlook
April 30, 2019 by 3 Comments
The home ground disadvantage continued for Mathilde de Hauteclocque’s Swans, but amid the rubble there is always time to stop and smell the camellias.
Round 6 – Sydney v GWS: “Why do you bother?”
April 30, 2019 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin ventures up the highway from her new home of Melbourne to the SCG. When asked “Why do you bother?” supporting the Swans in the lowest times, she knows that as a die-hard fan win, lose or draw; it’s worth it.
Ultimate Wool Teams: Vic, Riverina, WA and SA
April 30, 2019 by 7 Comments
In this week’s Footy Record a (provisional) National Wool Team will be announced. It’s picked from these four regional squads.
1969 SANFL Grand Final – Sturt v Glenelg: A Greenslide
April 30, 2019 by 12 Comments
Swish has uncovered a copy of the 1969 SANFL GF Souvenir Football Budget – while of course filled with the ins and outs of the big game (notably one Royce Hart), read on to discover mentions of PNG, Fruita, Four Corners after Rolf Harris and much much more…
Living On: A Tribute to Fitzy
April 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou remembers her dear friend Fitzy who was a stalwart of Power House FC.
SANFL Round 5 – Norwood stay on top of the tree
April 26, 2019 by 29 Comments
Rulebook’s take on the Redlegs’ hard-fought win over the Roosters to keep them on top of the ladder.
Almanac archives: Professor Rob Pascoe’s speech, ‘The Anzac legend and Australian football’, to the Almanackery at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond
April 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Back in 2009, Professor Robert Pascoe addressed an Almanac crowd on differing views of the Anzac tradition, as seen through the contrasting attitudes of two VFL clubs of the time.
AFL 2019: What happens when you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete in the AFL?
April 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
An unpredictable season? Having trouble with your tipping? David Bruce suspects the AFL’s suite of rule changes has effectively hit Control-Alt-Delete on proceedings.
AFL Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: Time to stop wining!
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s preview comes from Heathcote wine country this week, which has a significant impact on the flavour of his tips.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – AFL Rounds 5 and 6 wrap
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews the convincing win over Brisbane from a Collingwood perspective, then looks ahead to the big Anzac Day clash with the Bombers.
WAFL Round 3: Three unbeaten
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After the third round, the WAFL’s ten-team ladder is beginning to separate more, with three familiar sides ahead at the final siren. Les Everett reports.
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