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.
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.
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