Michael Sexton discusses two of the great old SANFL footballers, John Karney and Dan Moriarty. Michael is pleased both are deservingly mentioned in Bernard Whimpress’s latest book (his 49th) ‘SA Footy: Stars of the Past’.
Almanac Footy: WAFL Week 2 Finals Preview – Swan Lake
September 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Swan Districts upset Dockers affiliate Peel last week and now play East Perth for a Grand Final place. In the other final the roaring Lions take on a talented but underperforming Peel for a Preliminary Final spot. Spring sun is creeping out and the weekend’s footy in Perth should be a belter.
Lachie Neale
September 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
Cripps or Neale? Damian Balassone knows who he prefers.
Almanac Footy: Rookies
August 31, 2024 by 7 Comments
Like many Hawks’ supporters Trucker Slim was not expecting to be playing finals footy but the young Hawks have surprised many as Trucker explains.
Almanac Footy: Like-A-Looks 11
August 31, 2024 by 4 Comments
It’s time for Old Dog’s Annual Like-A-Looks!
Almanac Footy: The AA
August 30, 2024 by 9 Comments
The 2024 AFL All-Australian Team has Old Dog fuming as he vents his spleen regarding the selections.
Almanac Footy: WAFL Finals Preview – Swan Song
August 30, 2024 by 14 Comments
Peter Baulderstone previews the first round of WAFL finals and declares his undying support for local footy and Swan Districts. Go the Black Ducks!
Revelling in the Riverina: Recap
August 28, 2024 by 7 Comments
As the Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III heads back to Holbrook to be reunited with its owner, Peter Clark reflects on the five month trip Revelling in the Riverina. [Congratulations Peter! This has been a cracking series. Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bump
August 28, 2024 by 9 Comments
The coach cancels Tuesday night training for Old Dog and his team mates so it’s down to the pub for a meal and a chat about a bump. [Language warning – Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 24 Review – the season ends
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A good win for Collingwood against Melbourne ends their season in 9th position just outside the 8 on percentage as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 presents his final report for the season.
Almanac Footy: A Day at Country Footy
August 25, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson has a day out enjoying a game of country footy featuring Dunstown v Carngham-Linton in a Central Highlands League Elimination Final.
Almanac (AFL) Poetry: What Wins September
August 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dips goes all poetic to explain the formula for prevailing in September.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 18 – The German Pioneers
August 21, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark fires up the GTHO for one last foray into Riverina football heartlands and visits Jindera via the three B’s – Balldale, Brocklesby and Burrumbuttock.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 23 Review / Round 24 Preview
August 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A nail biting one point against the Lions gives the Pies a glimmer of hope for the finals as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the Round 23 match and previews Round 24.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (West Coast)
August 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
This is Rodney Boyd’s last Arrivals and Departures post based on AFL clubs, the mighty Westralian birds of prey and kings of the big game – West Coast.
Almanac Footy: Stawell Football Club circa 1940?
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber needs your help to identify the footy club in a team photo from circa 1940.
Almanac Footy Opinion – Carlton 2024: A Tragedy
August 15, 2024 by 6 Comments
Blues tragic Peter Fuller sees Carlton’s demise as a tragedy of Shakespearian proportions. It’s hard to argue against his formidable logic.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 17 – Beside the Billabong
August 14, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Clark continues his journey Revelling through the Riverina on his way to Rand via a wander through Coreen and Daysdale presenting in-depth histories of the area and the local football clubs.
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