There’s a big big sound from all the big big names who have either come to the Giants from elsewhere or left after a stint in charcoal and orange. Read on for Rodney Boyd’s latest Arrivals and Departures.
Almanac Footy: No mere legend
June 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
Shane Reid remembers two of Fitzroy Football Club’s greatest footballers, Sir Doug Nicholls, and triple Brownlow Medallist Haydn Bunton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review / Round 13 Preview
June 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Pies’ loss in Round 13 and is confident they can rebound and win their Round 13 match against Melbourne.
A (ginger) beer with…’Swish’ Schwerdt
May 31, 2024 by 18 Comments
In the latest episode of his regular ‘A Beer With’ series, over a ginger beer Barry Nicholls enjoys a fascinating discussion with Almanacker and SANFL aficionado Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt.
Almanac (Footy) Rules: Tinkering as Rome burns
May 30, 2024 by 9 Comments
Dips has been contemplating the movable feast that masquerades as the interpretation of the rules surrounding the holding the man/holding the ball issue. How will it make the game better?
‘Injury cruelled Tiger’s stint in the big-time…’ by KB Hill
May 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
KB Hill remembers Ian Hayden who passed away recently. Hayden, a Wangaratta product, had a promising career with Richmond cut short by injury.
Revelling in the Riverina: A little piece of Italy in the Riverina
May 29, 2024 by 8 Comments
Episode 6 of Peter Clark’s wonderful footy series ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ visits Griffith, a little piece of Italy in the Riverina.
Almanac (Footy) Book Review: ‘Larrikins and Legends’ by Dan Eddy
May 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Raging Bull has enjoyed the story of Carlton’s domination (despite internal conflicts) from 1979-82, and the larrikins and legends who played hard and partied hard.
A bit about (footy) pies
May 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Is pie behaviour changing? Joc Ledwidge makes some recent footy pie observations and tries to make sense of what is going on.
Almanac Footy: The game is not the same!
May 29, 2024 by 8 Comments
With Citrus Bob Utber spending a few days relaxing down at Moggs Creek, he was able to attend two footy matches on the one day. One match involved country footy at its best, and the other match left a lot to be desired.
Round 12 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
May 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 12 of the AFL 2024 season.
Almanac Footy: Beat this mob! – What do they have in common?
May 28, 2024 by 11 Comments
After finishing his life story ‘A View From Fine Leg’, Citrus Bob has time on his hands and has come up with one of his quirky puzzles. What does the team all have in common? Bob has a prize for the winner.
Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Guilty feet have got no rhythm
May 28, 2024 by 13 Comments
It’s tough being a Geelong supporter at the moment with four defeats on the trot not helping as Roger Lowrey muses about the footy and other things.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Gold Coast)
May 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
The glitter strip is widely known for having a fairly transient population, and in Rodney Boyd’s sides this week he looks at that factor as it applies to the local AFL club.
“Despite those wonky knees, ‘Boofa’ soldiered on…” by KB Hill
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Every club needs people like Brendan ‘Boofa’ Allan – totally committed, totally involved and totally determined to give their all for the club. KB Hill tells the tale of the Milawa legend.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 5 – On the banks of the Lachlan
May 22, 2024 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his journey through the Riverina travelling to the banks of the Lachlan and Hillston via a visit to Four Corners.
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the AFL
May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
The Muse has some thoughts on recent happenings in AFL footy.
Almanac Books: ‘1989 – The Great Grand Final’
May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
The 1989 Grand Final between Hawthorn and Geelong was one the great Grand Finals of all time. Raging Bull adds his thoughts about the game.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Michael Waters presents this week’s Floreat Pica Society report for the Collingwood v Adelaide Round 10 match.
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