All the latest from the Western District footy leagues in games played last weekend as reported by Dandy Andy.
Almanac Footy History: New book on the origins of Hawthorn FC
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Hawthorn FC has published a new book, ‘The Road to Hawthorn’, which deals with the origins and early years of the club. Copies are available from the Hawks Museum.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 11 Review / Round 12 Preview
May 26, 2025 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 presents his review of Collingwod’s Round 11 win against North Melbourne, he previews the upcoming Round 12 match against Hawthorn.
Almanac (Local) Footy/Netty – Winchelsea lose to North Geelong on past players’ day…but Blues’ netballers fly the flag!
May 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
History all around for RDL’s visit to see Winchelsea take on North Geelong on past players day.
Almanac Footy: Defending the Territory – Where Will the AFL and NRL Go Next?
May 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In light of new clubs being announced for both the AFL and NRL, Professor Tim Harcourt weighs up the options for a potential 20th team in the respective leagues.
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview: Who will be the media darlings this week?
May 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Round 11 and adds some thoughts on the overall state of play. He might be on to something.
Vale Robert Walls
May 21, 2025 by 13 Comments
Robert Walls, who died recently, had a prominent life in football. John Harms looks back over the years and recalls a fireside chat with him.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 2: 1953 -1956
May 21, 2025 by 5 Comments
David Turpin continues his extensive history of Aussie rules in Woomera 1948-1992. This week David features in Part 2 the years 1953-1956.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 3 – Tawonga to Wandiligong: Wandering to Wandi
May 21, 2025 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark is ‘wandering into Wandi’ as he continues his bike ride in the Ovens and King Valley in Episode 3 of ‘The Long and Winding Ride’.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap – 17/5
May 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
Hampden FNL – Round 6 The answer to the question posed in last week’s article was ‘no’, Portland couldn’t bounce back to the winners list against Warrnambool. Most of the round 6 results went pretty much as expected, although I was surprised with Warrnambool away defeating Portland, particularly by the margin of 37 points [Read more]
Round 11 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
May 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 11 – The Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 10 Review / Round 11 Preview
May 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 wraps up the Pies’ Round 10 win, and previews their Round 11 match against North Melbourne.
Round 10 – Gold Coast v Hawthorn: They spoilt me.
May 20, 2025 by 5 Comments
With an ice-pack at his back, Old Dog enjoyed the Gold Coast v Hawthorn match as he recovered from a crook back.
The Selwood twins
May 19, 2025 by 5 Comments
John Gordon recounts a meeting with the Selwood twins at a time of great joy, in the hours after the 2006 Grand Final.
Almanac Teams: Captains who moved to another club
May 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Flipping last week’s side on its head, Rodney Boyd gives us his team of players who were skippers at one side before moving on to new adventures in different colours.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
May 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt presents the Round 10 match report between Collingwood and Adelaide on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Footy: Adam Selwood – I can’t thank it enough
May 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
With the tragic passing of Adam Selwood on Saturday, Matt Zurbo’s interview with Adam from a few years ago is posted as a tribute to him.
Almanac Lunches: Premierships, footy and cricket, John Coleman, lunch and stories with Greg Brown
May 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Former Essendon premiership player Greg Brown provided an insightful reflection on his sporting career and life at the recent Footy Almanac lunch at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond.
Round 10 – Sal’s Preview: When the Walls Come Down, and Flemington tips
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli pays tribute to Robert Walls, provides his tips for the Round 10 footy, and picks a quaddie for Flemington.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 1: 1948 – 1952
May 14, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin has written a history of footy in Woomera from 1948 – 1992. Today we present Part 1: 1949 -1952.
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