There’s a certain dynamic about using sports ovals in the off season. And it works both ways, as Vin found out recently.
Almanac Footy: Vale – Hugh Mitchell: Essendon great
October 28, 2024 by 8 Comments
Former Essendon champ Hugh Mitchell has passed away aged 89. Col remembers spotting Hugh on the train after a match that brought back childhood memories.
Almanac Footy History: Des Tobin’s new book – ‘It’s in the Genes’
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Des Tobin’s seventh book ‘It’s in the Genes’ is a series of profiles of some great Australian Rules Football families. Released during the AFL Finals, it was officially launched by Tim Lane.
Almanac Footy Tipping: Winners for the 2024 AFL season comp
October 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Results of The Footy Almanac Tipping Competition for 2024 have been finalised. Congratulations to the prize-winners.
Revisiting the Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: The poetry of Damian Balassone
October 21, 2024 by 2 Comments
Thanks to Damian Balassone for being a guest at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch. Here’s a couple of poems and details of how to buy the collection.
Almanac Footy History: Whatever happened to Damian Bourke?
October 19, 2024 by 15 Comments
Roger Lowrey reminisces about the 1989 Grand Final and what could have been for Geelong. Roger tracks down Geelong skipper Damian Bourke to discuss life after footy including Damian’s attempts to reach the summit of Mt Everest.
‘Bobinawarrah farmer finally lands a flag…’ by KB Hill
October 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with John Conroy, the veteran who recently helped Milawa to a flag in the Ovens and King League.
Almanac Life: The Tattoo (1990)
October 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls a curious encounter with a drunken dishevelled man in 1990.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the wilds with the tall forward pockets
October 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Carolyn Spooner continues her series comparing the positions on the Aussie Rules Football field with other things. She is up to the tall forward pockets.
Almanac Footy History: Finding Uncle Stan – Have Boots Will Travel
October 9, 2024 by 5 Comments
Michael Sexton has been chasing information about his great uncle Stan Castles who played a couple of games with Fitzroy in 1932. The NSW Football History Society were able to supply Michael with some relevant material about his Great Uncle Stan.
Almanac Life: Princess Dies (1997)
October 8, 2024 by 18 Comments
Damian Balassone remembers the announcement of Princess Diana’s death during the footy match he was attending and some of the crowd reaction.
Almanac Book Extract – Footy History: John Craven’s profile of footballer-athlete Jack Grant
October 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Jack Grant was a speedy VFL footballer who enjoyed success at Geelong. When he ran away from speedster Austin Robertson one afternoon a wise old Stawell Gift trainer took note. The rest is history.
Almanac Footy: 2025 Draft list – first look
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
With the 2024 AFL Footy Season now over Micky McTigger has a first look at the 2025 Draft List.
Almanac (Local) Footy: South Colac Under 14.5 Premiers & Champions
October 4, 2024 by 7 Comments
Luke Reynolds provides a detailed and heart-felt coverage of the trials and eventual triumph of the South Colac Under 14.5 footy team in 2024. (A great story about the best of local junior footy – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: Why I’m a Lion by Clementine Reid
October 2, 2024 by 14 Comments
One-eyed Brisbane supporter Clementine Reid (daughter of Shane) explains why she is a Lions fan. [Welcome to the Footy Almanac Clementine! – Ed]
Grand Final 2024 – Sydney v Brisbane: Swans Dive
October 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker found it very tough to write about the failure of his beloved Swans after their huge loss in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg’s Premiership Triumph: Final Moments
October 2, 2024 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall relives the finals moments of the SANFL Grand Final with Glenelg winning a close one against Norwood.
Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 2024 – Final
September 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After another exciting count, we cab announce the winner of the Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Competition.
Grand Final 2024 – Sydney v Brisbane: Gameplans
September 29, 2024 by 13 Comments
The Old Dog watched the Grand Final at the Port Campbell pub, and this is his account of the day and the game.
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