The VFL in the 1960’s saw football still as a tough yet sometimes brutal sport, as players were happy to play the game for the joy of it. This period also saw the introduction of television, football replays and shows such as Football Inquest, World of Sport and League Teams. It was also the period that saw Ron Barassi leave the Dees for the Blues and the sacking of Norm Smith.
Adelaide’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 26, 2015 by 11 Comments
Henry de Cure gives us some deep insights into the Adelaide list, as our Almanac 2016 previews continue.
Footy Spirits and ‘Palmhenge’
October 23, 2015 by 4 Comments
Harold Peacock brings out the history in the “everyday”. Visit his blog for more insights like this one.
Danger Geelong
October 22, 2015 by 8 Comments
Lee Carney takes the microscope to Geelong’s recent trades and sees high risk where many others haven’t. [Thought-provoking analysis – Ed]
South Australia v Victoria State of Origin 1984 – Tuesday Night Lights
October 22, 2015 by 27 Comments
Written on “Back to the Future Day”, Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt heads back to the past. The night South Australian football was changed irreversibly. 1984 specifically, when South Australia took on the Big V in a State-of-Origin match, played at Football Park. Just before the lure of the VFL/AFL proved too much for many of the SANFL’s best. The Football Budget? Don’t ask.
North Melbourne’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
Some Smokie musings on North Melbourne’s best 22 for season 2016. Are veterans Harvey and Wells included? Plus the meaning of the acronym N-O-M-W revealed.
Sydney’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 21, 2015 by 11 Comments
Joe Moore has a crack at naming the Swans best lineup for 2016. How’s he done?
Hawthorn’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 21, 2015 by 14 Comments
Rick Kane has named his best 23 for Hawthorn in 2016. Will this line-up produce the four-play?
Quintessential country football photos
October 20, 2015 by 5 Comments
Photographer Peter Argent has captured some classic country footy moments here. [Which is your pick for quintessential country footy photo? – Ed]
My 2015 bottom six north players revisited
October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Rob Chanter assesses the season of the fringe players at North Melbourne and argues that’s where the improvement needs to come if the Roos are to get past a prelim final.
Notta Whole Lotta Love
October 20, 2015 by 15 Comments
Trucker Slim has noticed a trend. But Hawthorn should be celebrated.
Almanac Trade Week
October 20, 2015 by 23 Comments
The Almanac and the AFL are joining forces in the first ever trade week for footy writers. Some of the old stagers will be put out to pasture or writing in new colours next season (according to Peter Baulderstone). Any other nominations?
Long Bombs to Snake: Lindy Burns’ Monday segment on ABC Radio
October 20, 2015 by 5 Comments
JTH, Dips O’Donnell and Mathilde de Hauteclocque were Monday night guests of Lindy Burns on 774 ABC Melbourne. Check out their conversation; which covered Long Bombs to Snake, Footy Almanac and writing generally.
The man who scored a try against the All Blacks, then won an AFL Flag.
October 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball on the career of retiring Swans player Mike Pyke, from his time representing Canada in Rugby Union to playing for the Swans in the AFL.
Collingwood’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 19, 2015 by 25 Comments
E Regnans picks Collingwood’s best side for 2016.
Almanac Poetry: Time, the toughest opponent of all
October 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Time and football. Verse from the pen of Jeff Dowsing.
Year of This Tiger
October 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tiger Damian Gibson has had a shocker of a year. Life and footy can be like that.
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