This is prompted by Dips O’Donnell’s piece on chaos and umpiring. Something to think about – from BBC Sounds. [Recommended by Graeme Orr. Thanks. – Ed]
Almanac Footy: Is This A Dagger I See Before Me?
June 30, 2024 by 21 Comments
Like many of us, Dips O’Donnell is frustrated by umpiring decisions made during matches. As he says, ‘four umpires adjudicate the game and yet chaos persists because chaos will have its way where humans make decisions. Chaos is like malaria; virtually indestructible’. Dips examines the issue in his usual thoughtful and erudite manner, and detail. [Cracking read Dips! – Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bennetts from Cora Lynn
June 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber and a few mates remember Ken Bennett, premiership player in Collingwood’s 1958 flag side, who passed away last year. They also recall the Bennett family and the Cora Lynn Football Club.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: No, it’s not Fine!
June 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli helps tipsters out with his thoughts and selections for Round 16 AFL season 2024.
Almanac Footy: Sassabeet Clowns Football & Netball Club
June 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Callinan, a long-time friend and supporter of the Footy Almanac, offers a tribute to the best nicknames in Australian rules country football leagues.
Round 15 – Carlton v Geelong (by the numbers)
June 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Fuller is impressed by Carlton’s comprehensive victory against the Cats and believes the season ahead is looking good for the Blues as he explains.
Round 16 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2024: Who, where, and when
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Some must win games for teams fighting for a place in the Final Eight coming up in Round 16 – check out who, where, and when your team plays this week.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 10 – On the banks of the ‘Bidgee
June 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Clark and the Ford wend their way along the ‘Bidgee to Narrandera and the Narrandera Imperial Football Netball Club – the ‘Eagles’, in Episode 10 of ‘Revelling in the Riverina’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Merger’ (Part 2: Background)
June 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
Callum Quirk continues his look back at the demise of the Fitzroy Football Club.
Round 15 – Carlton v Geelong: Football, and death on the clifftops.
June 25, 2024 by 11 Comments
The magnificence of the Otways, the pounding surf, its rugged coastline, and a dark side all provide a backdrop for Old Dog as he reflects on life, death and the football.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 16 Preview
June 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After their Round 15 Bye, The Magpies head to the Gold Coast for their Round 16 match against the Suns. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents a preview of the match.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Hawthorn)
June 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The family club has plenty of interesting in-laws and cousins once-removed when it comes to Rodney Boyd’s Arrivals and Departures sides.
Almanac Radio Interview: Conversations with Cornesy
June 21, 2024 by 15 Comments
Conversations with Cornesy on 5AA recently featured John Harms.
Round 15 – Sal’s Preview: Back in the USSR
June 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for Round 15 of the AFL Season 2024.
Round 15 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2024: Who, Where, and When
June 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in AFL Season 2024 Round 15.
Tasmanian Football Days – Some Memories and Reflections (including the occasional rant!)
June 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
Allan Barden is excited about Tasmania entering the AFL competition. Here, he provides us with some personal history, as well as looking into the future of footy in Tasmania.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 9 – Country roads and the canola way
June 19, 2024 by 12 Comments
In Episode 9 of ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ Peter Clark takes readers along country roads and the canola way to Ganmain and the ‘highest paid footballer in the country’ in the mid 1950s.
Almanac Footy: My Favourite 300 Gamers
June 18, 2024 by 10 Comments
With Dustin Martin playing his 300th game last weekend Ian Wilson decided to come up with a list of his favourite 300 gamers.
Dunstall and Lockett 1989
June 18, 2024 by 12 Comments
Jason Dunstall and Tony Lockett feature in a poem from Damian Balassone
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