At the suggestion of Almanacker and Collingwood fellow-traveller, Damian Balassone, Phil Dimitriadis was given the challenge of coming up with a team of Bruces, and here it is.
Bruce Winter: Mr Significance
January 27, 2019 by 56 Comments
Time to sit down for a cuppa and enjoy Rulebook’s review of the career of Sturt, Norwood and Woodville West Torrens stalwart, Bruce Winter
Vampire Weekend’s Hannah Hunt
January 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s an enthralling, alliterative name. Say it aloud. Hannah Hunt. It’s easy to pronounce. There’s an affable rhythm, and linguists suggest the repetition of “H” creates romantic introspection explains Mickey Randall as he falls in love with Hannah Hunt.
‘The Game-Changer……….’ – KB Hill
January 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill is a seemingly endless source of heart-warming stories about local sportspeople who have really given it a crack! In this latest edition, KB tells us about Michael Newton, a man with an extensive sporting CV. (Great stuff! – Ed.)
Almanac Football – Tom Freeman: Balancing Act
January 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
At 19 years of age, Tom Freeman has committed himself to professional football, as well as balancing his family, friends and life outside the 120 minutes on field as Anna Pavlou reports.
Never give up the chase for a baggy green!
January 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
Another great yarn from Craig Dodson who can now proudly say he has donned the famous baggy green! Here is his story.
Almanac TV (and Footy): How Poldark would greatly benefit from an Aussie Rules sub plot
January 21, 2019 by 4 Comments
Throughout AFL/VFL’s great history people of vision have pondered how to extend its influence into other areas of high culture, thus enriching both the sport and the host activity. Robert Allen presents some food for thought for our consideration and invites plot suggestions.
Almanac Teams: The Brightest Brians
January 21, 2019 by 31 Comments
“Welease Bwian!” Or at least, release a team of Brians. Phil Dimitriadis looks at the many lives of footballing Brians.
Almanac Football – A history of the Keilor Football Club
January 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Keilor Football Club was formed at a meeting at the Waggoner’s Arms Hotel in May 1877. Darren Williams presents a history of the club supported with some original art work of champions of the club. [This story has been reposted because of a coding issue in the initial post. Ed]
‘The Big-Man Who Made A Difference…’ by KB Hill
January 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns in the New Year with his homage to John Waldron, a big man from the 50s and 60s, who became a legend in Victorian country footy.
Almanac Teams: Where have all the Garys gone?
January 2, 2019 by 19 Comments
Gary Ablett Jnr and Gary Rohan may be the last Garys to play Australian Rules footy at the highest level. The name is on the verge of extinction and that is a shame reports Phil Dimitriadis. Phil has come with a team of Garys to acknowledge all the Garys that have played our great game. [This is such a good article we’ve published it twice – and we’ll keep both on the home page as we have comments on both – JTH]
Almanac Teams: A Team of Garys
January 2, 2019 by 8 Comments
What has happened to all the Garys? Phil Dimitriadis remembers some of the finest.
Vale, my first true love…
December 27, 2018 by 18 Comments
The first flush of young love consumes you, body and soul writes Earl O’Neill. Movingly, he reflects on the life of that young love Wendy who recently lost her battle with cancer.
Simon Phillips – Flipper, you’re a ripper!
December 26, 2018 by 33 Comments
Rulebook bids a fond farewell (as a Norwood footballer) to one of the most exciting players to pull on the red socks in the club’s recent history
A team that flew the coop, soaring high in the sky
December 22, 2018 by 18 Comments
Glen has called upon our fair feathered friends to come up with a footy team of an avian theme. Have any flown the coop and missed the team?
Harry Simington: Roaring Lion to kick goals and Rising Sun to be drafted
December 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
During an Osaka Dingoes training session, Yoshi met and interviewed Harry Simington, then Gold Coast Suns Academy player, who dreams of being recruited by an AFL club.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: The day I met Captain Blood
December 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Murray Walding comes from a Richmond family. This is his story of meeting Jack Dyer. [Brilliant atmospheric description – Ed]
Almanac Football – Most Improved and Most Dedicated for the Osaka Dingoes
The AFL’s keenest Japanese fan, Yoshi, tells us about his first year with the code – and how he came up trumps at the Osaka Dingoes’ end of season awards. Well done, Yoshi, and congratulations from all at The Almanac.