George Cranwell, one of Braybrook’s finest, has passed away at the age of 93. His grandson Matt Curwood spoke at his funeral. [This is a wonderful tribute – JTH]
Footy: It’s not Life or Death
March 29, 2017 by 25 Comments
Luke De Piazza was a free spirit who loved the Western Bulldogs. Josh Pinn recounts his cousin’s life supporting the Doggies and seeing them win their first premiership in over 60 years. [Powerful words that really hit home – Ed.]
WAFL Round 2: Swans and Peel are for real
March 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Peel and Swan Districts sit on the top of the WAFL ladder after Round 2. No surprise with the defending premiers, but the Swan Districts have won as many games as last year already.
Dusty, Erin and The Wahoo Coots
March 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As Chris and his mates rapidly enter their mid-forties, with waistlines going out and hairlines going up, it was time to get the Wahoo Coots back together for another gallop around the paddock.
Book launch: The Mighty West, March 29 in Footscray
March 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Kerrie Soraghan will be launching her new book ‘The Mighty West’ later this month. It is sure be a ripper of a read and a fun launch. Our own John Harms will be there to help launch the book.
Round 1 – Hits and Misses
March 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
Tom Riordan has been to the last seven games of footy at the MCG, including all three during round one. He picks out some talking points from the weekend’s entertaining set of matches.
A Day on the Green: Annie’s Lane
March 27, 2017 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall enjoyed The Whitlams and others at Annie Lane’s winery. He also got to experience the joy of discovering an unexpected game of cricket.
AFLW: A season review and a look ahead
March 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Women’s football has come such a long way and its future looks bright. Tony Robb looks back at the inaugural AFLW season and suggests where the women’s game needs to develop to build on an impressive start.
Almanac Poetry: Down At Windy Hill
March 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tim Kemm’s view of the Essendon saga in verse.
The Footy Almanac: AFL 2017 Season Launch and Lunch
March 24, 2017 by 3 Comments
Season 2017 for The Footy Almanac was launched today with lunch at The North Fitzroy Arms.
The 2017 Jim Thorpe Cup
March 24, 2017 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill gives us a humorous take on the AFL 2017 season coming up. He looks at Cousins, Plugger and makes a ladder prediction.
MCC Library in Conversation – Harry Graham: the little dasher
March 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Get on down to the MCC Library on 12 April to hear Graeme Watson and Peter Bedford in conversation with Ronald Cardwell about his new biography of Test cricketer and Melbourne footballer, Harry Graham
AFL 2016 Bang for Buck Cup: Why the Bulldogs didn’t really win the premiership
March 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
As the men’s season 2017 gets underway, Dave Brown has found the secret to 2016 success
Register for Footy Almanac Supercoach (last day of unlimited trades!)
March 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Join in the fantasy football fun with the Almanac Supercoach for 2017. Today is your last chance to use unlimited trades, so join up and have a play around to create the best team possible.
The Pies’ best wins against the Dogs in the past 50 years
March 23, 2017 by 8 Comments
Ahead of the 2017 AFL season opener, Steve Fahey looks at the best 5 Collingwood wins over the Western Bulldogs.
The Umpire’s Alphabet
March 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling gives us a colourful acrostic poem about the under-appreciated art of football umpiring.
Ready Roberts
March 21, 2017 by 3 Comments
Fletcher Roberts is only 23 years old but already has a premiership under his belt with the Western Bulldogs. He stood up in the key finals matches in 2016 and he looks to step up again in 2017.
The Auskick Files – Week 1
March 20, 2017 by 3 Comments
A new AFL season means another year of Auskick. Craig Dodson begins the Auskick journey with his son Jack.
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