Mickey McTigger takes a look at GWS.
Almanac Footy: Close to a perfect season – North Melbourne Football Club’s outstanding 1998
January 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
After the demise of the Fitzroy FC Philip Mendes decided to follow North Melbourne. Philip presents an in-depth review of North Melbourne’s 1998 AFL season when they finished runners-up to premiers Adelaide.
Almanac Footy: Footy Mysteries I Have Been Unable To Resolve
January 15, 2025 by 8 Comments
Richard Griffiths is confounded by a number of ‘footy mysteries’ he has been unable to resolve and seeks the help of Almanackers to find the answers to his questions.
Almanac Footy: Gold Coast 2025 Season Preview
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Gold Coast Suns come under the microscope as Micky McTigger continues his series on 2025 team lists.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Zach Tuohy – The Irish Experiment’ with Catherine Murphy
January 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
‘Zach Tuohy – The Irish Experiment’ with Catherine Murphy is reviewed by Citrus Bob Utber. As his review indicates Bob thoroughly enjoyed the book and the rapport between the two authors and a must read for all sports loving readers.
Almanac Footy: Geelong 2025 Season Preview
January 6, 2025 by 8 Comments
Micky McTigger presents his thoughts regarding Geelong’s fortunes in season 2025.
Almanac Footy (Memory): John Longmire had a bad day
January 2, 2025 by 8 Comments
Greg recalls the day he came to appreciate the difference between a footy player having a bad day and an Army recruit slogging it out at training camp.
Almanac Footy: Another great Football Rivalry: Fitzroy v North Melbourne 1979-1986
December 31, 2024 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes presents the next instalment featuring the Fitzroy Football Club participating in pivotal seasons, this time matches against North Melbourne 1979 -1986.
Almanac Football: Battle of the Names, Part II
December 31, 2024 by 1 Comment
Here’s a couple of footy teams from Matt Gately to think about. One a team of nominative determinism, Australian Rules style, and the second featuring players that augment and adorn the verbs.
Almanac Footy: Fremantle 2025 Season Preview
December 30, 2024 by 3 Comments
Fremantle is the focus this week as Micky McTigger continues to analyse team lists for the 2025 AFL season.
Almanac Cricket: The Nominative Determinism World Test Series
December 26, 2024 by 8 Comments
For his second contribution, Matt Gately has chosen two teams to represent opposing characteristics of players. He’s called them The Belligerents and The Peaceniks.
‘Enigmatic “Gypsy” – Beechworth’s boyhood genius…’ by KB Hill
December 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the enigmatic career of Terry Bartel, a rare talent who probably didn’t fulfil his potential – but what a character!
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Football War: The VFA And VFL’s Battle For Supremacy’ – Xavier Fowler
December 24, 2024 by 2 Comments
With the recent release of ‘The Football War: The VFA And VFL’s Battle For Supremacy’ by Xavier Fowler, Braham Dabscheck uses the book as a foundation to analyse the conflict surrounding the development of footy in the early twetieth century.
Almanac Footy: Collingwood 2025 Season Preview
December 23, 2024 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger continues to assess the team lists for season 2025. This week it’s Collingwood in the spotlight.
Almanac Footy: Essendon 2025 Season Preview
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger’s preview of the 2025 AFL lists continues with a look at Essendon’s prospects.
Almanac AFLW Draft: Congratulations Sarah Poustie
December 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Great to see Sarah Poustie, daughter of Almanac members Mark and Nicole, was snapped up at Pick 25 in the AFLW Draft. {Congrats Family Poustie – JTH]
Almanac (International) Footy: Sherrins in Saigon – the inaugural 2024 Asia Cup
December 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rob Spurr is an AFL Asia Advisory Board member and he reports on the inaugural 2024 AFL Asia Cup in Saigon.
Vale Gary ‘Chooka’ Merrington
December 16, 2024 by 8 Comments
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Gary Merrington whom many Almanac people knew so well from the All Nations Hotel where he was the quintessential host. John Harms has put together a few words.
Almanac Country (Footy) Music: Memories from childhood
December 16, 2024 by 3 Comments
Mark Chivers recalls his childhood memories of country footy. It was music to his ears!
Almanac Footy: The Blouse Cup 2024
December 15, 2024 by 1 Comment
Andrew Dougie Fraser recently attended a summer Masters footy tournament in Canberra, organised to remember and celebrate Big Rob “Blouse” Nisbet a great clubman, husband and father, who died thirteen years ago.
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