Mickey Randall really packed it in to his Saturday arvo, making time for three games of footy (and a horse race or two) in a classic case of “Too much sport being barely enough”.
SANFL – The Angaston Panthers: Their history and the greats of the club
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Peter Argent looks at the history and the great players from SANFL country club, the Angaston Panthers.
The Disneyfication of the AFL
April 12, 2019 by 21 Comments
Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans writes Dr Andy Fuller from the University of Melbourne.
Thirty Metres
April 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Matt Zurbo’s back doing what he does best; writing from the heart, stories about footy and footy clubs, mates, good times, life and living, and being the best you can, all written in his own laconic style.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: In My Blood
April 11, 2019 by 4 Comments
Football and family go hand in hand as Saskia Schaap shows in this fine poem about her own family. But football is not the most important thing that runs in her family, as you will find out.
‘The wiry, tough and talented Neville Pollard….’ by KB Hill
April 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
‘There’s always conjecture about whether this bloke or that would have played League footy. Sometimes it boils down to being at the right club at the right time. But I think Neville would have given it a really good shot.’ KB Hill favours us with the story of ‘the wiry, tough and talented Neville Pollard.
Footy History: The Early Days of the VFL Players’ Association
April 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck’s comprehensive analysis of the current state of AFLW pay negotiations has attracted considerable interest over the last couple of days. Braham brings extensive experience to this subject. This early paper of his dates from the 1970’s, and has been previously published at the Footy Almanac. It is an examination of the founding days of what was then the VFLPA.
Balcony Banter Round 3 – Hawthorn v North Melbourne: Roos remain winless, MCG remains timeless
April 10, 2019 by 2 Comments
Almanacker Darren ‘Smokie” Dawson had no trouble finding his sweet spot to view this game. He just wishes he could say the same for his Roos. But a day at the MCG always has its compensations.
Almanac Art: Geelong v University -1909 VFL season
April 10, 2019 by 4 Comments
Darren Williams revisits the 1909 VFL season in words and images. On this day, University and Geelong met in a surprisingly spiteful affair.
The Wages Deal For The AFLW: 2019 to 2022
April 9, 2019 by 4 Comments
Braham Dabscheck examines and presents his thoughts about the AFLW player payments issue for the forthcoming seasons.
VAFA Premier B, Round 2 – Fitzroy Football Club: Lunch, Flags and Game
April 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
Fitzroy Football Club unfurl two premiership flags this Saturday at the Brunswick Oval. Join them for lunch, celebrate the flags then watch the Roy Boys take on Uni Blacks for the first time in their modern history.
Round 4 – Who will win?: Heads or tails?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 of the AFL season has some cracking games this week. Tipsters will require a coin for selections this week!
Almanac Rugby League – ‘Interesting season unfolding’
April 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘Interesting season unfolding’ says Harms with respect to the AFL season. The same can be said about the NRL after four rounds. Here’s why.
VFL Round 1: Williamstown v Port Melbourne – Rekindling old rivalries in the sunset
April 8, 2019 by 11 Comments
It’s been a few years since Glen! has seen Port Melbourne in the VFA/VFL; he made a return to watch on as Williamstown played picturesque host to a contest between two doyens of the Victorian game in Round 1.
Sounding the siren for junior footy.
April 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Anna Sublet has a household of footballers. Her daughter has taken to the game, winning a premiership at St Kilda City and her lad is making his way back from injury (and can’t wait to get back into it all. She remembers the experience of her own youth.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney Swans: A footy win is a tonic
April 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
Reflecting upon her road travelled to the Harbour City, Jan Courtin prepares for her return to Melbourne, but not before watching her Swans score a desparately needed win against an improving Carlton.
Round 2 – Geelong v Melbourne: Lights On Lights Out
April 5, 2019 by 12 Comments
Dips O’Donnell endures the damp conditions at Kardinia Park and likes what he sees as the Cats extinguish the Demons’ fire in their Round 2 match.
(Melbourne) Launch of “More of the Kangaroo” by Murray Bird and Greg Parker (April 11)
April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Murray Bird and Greg Parker will discuss their book , “More of the Kangaroo” a detailed history of Australian Football in Queensland, in conversation with John Harms at the Melbourne launch on Thursday 11 April at the North Fitzroy Arms.
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