Neil Anderson goes on a journey to find how the Footscray Bulldogs was stamped into his DNA in the 1950’s. And in the process he reconnects with a school mate he hasn’t seen for 50 years.
Since Adam was a boy…
June 25, 2014 by 2 Comments
With the excitement in Western Sydney palpable on Sunday, Kath Presdee reflects on her team’s transition from kids to Giants.
On Jonathan Brown
June 25, 2014 by 5 Comments
A timely look again at Adam Muyt’s essay on Jonathan Brown, from The Footy Almanac, 2010.
Not Bad or how the Hawks walk the talk
June 25, 2014 by 5 Comments
Trucker Slim sees his Hawks as only improving from here. After having the dark clouds of injury look like derailing Hawthorns season 6 rounds ago , the opposite may be in the making.
Big win for Vic Country
June 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Victorian Country team won the National Inclusion Carnival in emphatic style when it defeated Vic Metro by 50 points at Ransford Oval Parkville on Sunday 22 June.
A good choice, Dad.
June 24, 2014 by 15 Comments
Haje Halabi is coming home. After years abroad he wants his family to know the opportunity and tolerance that Australia gave his parents when they emigrated from Lebanon in the 50’s. And there’s footy and even the Tigers.
SANFL Round 11 – Norwood v Glenelg and around the grounds
June 23, 2014 by 3 Comments
Dave Brown takes a whole lot out of SANFL Round 11, as his six-year-old son experiences “a series of footballing epiphanies.”
Vic Park 1979: An Initiation of Filth and Fury.
June 23, 2014 by 38 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis remembers some of his early ‘role models’ from a time when going to the footy was an earthy and parochial ritual. (STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING – Ed).
Old woollen footy jumpers: Name the venue, the club, the year, the mascot, and all of the players.
June 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Look at those jumpers. Can anyone shed some light on this? Would love to name all the players, and the mascot (who may have alerted us to the photo). Someone must know the story.
An lifelong Essendon supporter’s response to the club’s latest actions
June 21, 2014 by 11 Comments
Rod Oaten explains why he will not be an Essendon member next year.
The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Thirteen
June 20, 2014 by 3 Comments
The crowds are down and Earl O’Neil worries about the future of footy, will it survive? And who would the AFL sacrifice?
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Now available on iTunes
June 19, 2014 by 4 Comments
We’ve heard your cries for the podcast to be made available via iTunes and your wish is our command.
You can now subscribe to the vocal stylings of the People’s Elbow and Matty Q and have the shenanigans of the podcast delivered straight to your tablet or smartphone every Thursday.
The Canggu Festival of the Boot: The AFL Masters Bali 9s Competition
June 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Footy in Bali? And on the field not on the TV screen in a bar? Divine madness. But our roving correspondent Steve Baker fills us in on the dedication of teams from all over Australia and Asia that congregate for the annual AFL Bali 9’s Tournament. Thirsty work (playing not reporting).
Sean Gorman’s speech at Niall Lucy’s funeral, 12 June, 2014
June 18, 2014 by 7 Comments
Niall Lucy was THE Fremantle fan. This is Sean Gorman’s speech at Niall’s funeral, and includes Niall’s poem.
AFL Second Semi Final 1990 – Essendon v Collingwood: Leaps and Bounds
June 18, 2014 by 18 Comments
David Wilson is prompted by recent miseries (drugs scandals, unexpected losses) to remember the first careless rapture of a 15yo boy at his first final. “High on the hill, looking over the bridge, to the M.C.G……….my feet don’t even touch the ground”.
Planning and process: a short reflection on the Dudley Street Footy Trip 2014 example
June 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Anyone who has ever tried to organise a footy trip for middle-aged mates will recognise the scenario outlined here by fellow-traveller C. Jury.
When, in planning the weekend, Koala Mafia boss Dr Bill Ellis made a decision to attend Fitzroy v Uni Blues ahead of Collingwood v Hawthorn (completely understandable – Ed] he didn’t realise the forces it would unleash. [Language warning – but amusing employment of the world’s most versatile expletive – Ed]
Carnival highlights inclusiveness
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All roads (and public transport) lead to Preston City Oval this Thursday afternoon for the start of the the 2014 National Inclusion Carnival.
Old (Woollen) Footy Jumpers – Studfield Hawks Junior FC: Sasha Lennon
June 18, 2014 by 7 Comments
Where is Studfield? And which of these young champions is Sasha Lennon?
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