The Old Dog watched the Grand Final at the Port Campbell pub, and this is his account of the day and the game.
Almanac Lunches: The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – another cracker!
September 28, 2024 by 12 Comments
It was undoubtably another cracking Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch as Col Ritchie’s photos and story tell.
Almanac Footy: Rolling Thunder get the WAFL flag
September 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on the Peel Thunder’s win in the WAFL Grand Final over east Perth.
Almanac Footy: Gloves off!
September 27, 2024 by 6 Comments
The Old Dog wants to get a few things about footy off his chest so he can relax and enjoy the Big One!
[Language warning -Ed]
Grand Final 2024 – Sal’s Preview and tips for Moonee Valley
September 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s finally here, the last game of the season and Sal Ciardulli has made his choice who will win the AFL 2024 Premiership. His tips for Moonee Valley are also included.
Almanac Footy: Your guide to Christmas in September
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Grand Final is as good as Christmas in September suggests A.L. Illowa as he reminisces on Grand Finals past.
The 2024 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s annual Grand Final footy haiku event, ‘Haiku Kukai’ is on once again, and you’re invited to participate.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the lockers with the small forward pockets
September 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her creative take on footy playing positions. This time Carolyn looks at some of the small forwards and resting rovers who have made their mark on the position, and she identifies the appropriate apparel each should wear.
Almanac Footy History: The maverick Chris Kiernan – The Grand Finalist who failed to turn up
September 24, 2024 by 6 Comments
While researching the first Grand Final played between Fitzroy and South Melbourne in 1899, Citrus Bob Utber was amazed to discover that one of the players failed to turn up for the match. Citrus Bob endeavours to find out why.
Almanac Footy History: 1899 Grand Final – Fitzroy v South Melbourne
September 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
This Saturday Fitzroy play South Melbourne for the 2024 AFL Premiership, albeit as Brisbane and Sydney. Here’s a story by John Harms about that 1899 Grand Final when Fitzroy really did play South Melbourne.
Almanac Footy: Luke Reynolds Champion Cricketer, Champion Sire
September 24, 2024 by 14 Comments
Peter Fuller acknowledges Luke Reynolds and his contribution to sport and parenting, and the recent success of the South Colac juniors and his son Josh, [Well deserved – Ed]
Almanac Teams: In and Outs of Grand Finals
September 23, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s a huge week in footy and to mark the occasion Rodney Boyd has selected his best sides based on players who got called up for a grand final or sadly missed their chance.
Almanac Footy: Characters of the VFA 1987-1994
September 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers some of the characters who played VFA footy during his time as a player from 1987 – 1994.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview and Caulfield tips: A coming of age
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the penultimate round of AFL Finals 2024, and selects likely winners for punters to consider at the Caulfield races.
Almanac Book Review: ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’s wonderful biography, ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’. This is a wonderful account of an passionate life associated with sport.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the drinks break with the rovers
September 18, 2024 by 6 Comments
Carolyn Spooner matches the game’s best rovers with a drink that expresses their unique qualities as players. (Creative and clever – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: Clint’s Streak
September 17, 2024 by 14 Comments
Damian Balassone remembers his school mate Clint and his incredible winning streak in obtaining tickets to the Grand Final over many years. Clint went to extraordinary lengths to gain tickets as Damian recalls.
Almanac Teams: Brownlow Medallists Who Went to Another Club
September 16, 2024 by 8 Comments
With the Brownlow Medal a week away, Rodney Boyd pulls together a team of past winners who left their clubs after achieving Brownlow glory.
Almanac Footy: WAFL Preliminary Final Preview – Swan River
September 14, 2024 by 7 Comments
Do or die for Peter Baulderstone’s Swan Districts in Sunday’s WAFL Preliminary Final against the AFL interlopers from Peel via Fremantle Dockers.
Our Huckleberry Harris
It’s been a while in the making, but Shane Reid has put pen to paper (or rather pixels to screen) on one of his most admired Lions, his Huckleberry Harris Andrews [Thanks for the unexpected Tombstone reference too – Ed.]