Pipped at the post against Geelong, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 is hoping for better in Round 9 with the Pies to redeem themselves against Fremantle.
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 4 and Round 3
May 5, 2025 by 6 Comments
More updates from Victoria’s west by Dandy Andy sees the return of a former Docker and Sun as well as a shock loss to a reigning premier.
Fact checking the full forwards
May 5, 2025 by 8 Comments
An updated look at the output of spearheads from the history of the biggest leagues in the country by Carolyn Spooner
Round 8 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Bombers hold on!
May 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
A sense of deja vu in a nail-biter had Col worried the Bombers would again be pipped at the post. Thankfully, due to the superlative Zach Merrett, they held on to win.
Almanac Footy: Photos from Otway Districts FC 125th Anniversary weekend
May 1, 2025 by 3 Comments
Otway Districts FC celebrated their 125th anniversary last weekend. Old Dog provides photographs of the memorable occasion.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Goddard presents the match report for Collingwood’s ANZAC Day clash against Essendon on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: The Light that Shone too Briefly
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli remembers ‘Buzz’, presents his tips for Round 8 footy, and selects his winners at Morphettville.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when?
April 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 8 of the AFL Season 2025.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 7 Review/ Round 8 Preview
April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Good win for the Pies on ANZAC Day, now Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is looking forward to their Round 8 clash against Geelong.
Almanac Teams: Elected Members of Parliament
April 28, 2025 by 13 Comments
Sport and politics are intertwined and despite many thinking they are like water and oil, Rodney Boyd has turned the two into an expertly emulsified example with his team this week, players who also served in parliament.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Pies ground Bombers in the wet
April 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It was a tough game in the wet for the Bombers during their traditional ANZAC Day clash against the Magpies. The Pies proved to be too good and too strong showing why they are the leading contender for the premiership this season.
Almanac Life: Why April 26 is the real test
April 26, 2025 by 17 Comments
Ex-serviceman Ian Wilson presents his insights about ANZAC Day as well as some thought provoking suggestions as a means for future commemorations.
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ Braveheart
April 26, 2025 by 6 Comments
This is Roger Spaull’s complete story of Alf Hedge, South Melbourne player and RAAF pilot. It was previously published in three parts.
Almanac Footy: Pride – Otway Districts FC 125th Year Celebrations Saturday 26 April
April 25, 2025 by 5 Comments
Otway Districts FNC is celebrating 125 years of football in the ranges this Saturday. It will be huge! Past players coming from everywhere. In honour of the occasion, Old Dog takes the time to talk to one of its best ever, his former teammate, Sammy Harriott, about what it means to play for the mighty Demons.
Almanac Footy: Why the Eagles and Dockers Should Think About Quitting the AFL
April 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Mark Simms presents his thought provoking opinions about the future of the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers in the AFL competition.
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ Braveheart (Part 3)
April 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
Roger Spaull wraps up the Alf Hedge series with Part 3 of his magnificently researched and written story.
Troy Luff interview, February 1997
April 23, 2025 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill digs into the vault to share an interview he did with Troy Luff under the Brewongle Stand on 17 February 1997. It’s all the more interesting as we now consider his comments and thoughts with the advantage of hindsight.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the games room with the interchanges
April 23, 2025 by 8 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her amazing series examing players in specific positions on the footy field. Carolyn’s creative juices this episode flow to those who inhabit the interchange bench. And what a fascinating collection of stories this entails! And somehow she weaves in all sorts of games and past-times as well. (Epic, Carolyn – Ed.)
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ Braveheart (Part 2)
April 23, 2025 by 1 Comment
Roger Spaull’s story of Alf Hedge continues with Part 2.
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