Hugh Jones’ book ‘Two Good Soldiers, One Great War’ (Forty South Publishing) chronicles the life and war experience of champion footballer Ivor Margetts and also of Charlie Simmons. Hugh has family connections to both. [Welcome Hugh – we’ll feature more on your book in the coming days]
Almanac Music – ‘Distant Sand’: A Song Tribute To The Fallen At Anzac Cove
April 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Karl Dubravs pays tribute to the fallen in The Great War with his song ‘Distant Sand’ inspired by, and reflecting, the ANZAC spirit, and the futility of war.
Almanac (Footy) History: Jack Cooper – Courageous Fitzroy footballer and Anzac soldier
April 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
At a time of remembrance for soldiers who served and gave their lives in The Great War, Roger Spaull pays tribute to Jack Cooper, champion footballer of the Fitzroy Football Club. In this moving and in-depth account of a footballer and soldier, Roger paints a picture of a man who served his club, and his country, and made the supreme sacrifice on the Menin Road, Passchendaele .
Round 7 – AFL Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 7 AFL 2024.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Essendon)
April 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Just who did Essendon recruit from other clubs before they donned the sash? Which stars started out at Tulla before launching careers elsewhere? Read Rodney Boyd’s latest Arrivals and Departures to find out.
Round 6 – Adelaide v Essendon: Speed
April 20, 2024 by 4 Comments
In the still of the night, the croaking of the frogs around him, Old Dog is blown away by the pace the match between the Crows v Bombers was played at as he watched the game flopped in his chair after his day of toil. It was a cracking game!
Round 6 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Bleeding Red, White and Black
April 19, 2024 by 6 Comments
It’s tough being a St Kilda supporter at the moment laments Ian Wilson after the Saints debacle against the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Footy Language: One cliché at a time
April 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
The commentators love ’em; we’re somewhat less enthusiastic! Andy Thurlow and Co offer a collection of footy clichés as well as a (belated) introduction to 70s SANFL player Larry Krieg. (This is a slightly abridged version of the original offering posted on the site yesterday. After watching last night’s Doggies v Saints game, and taking on board comments from Swish and Smokie, Andy Thurlow re-submitted this version this morning. – Ed.)
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 1)…’ by KB Hill
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill begins a two-part series on players who cracked the ‘big time’ in their journey from Wangaratta Rovers to the VFL/AFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 6 Preview
April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 previews the upcoming Round 6 match against Port Adelaide.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 6 AFL 2024.
Revelling in the Riverina: Prologue
April 16, 2024 by 10 Comments
Climb into Peter Clark’s muscle car, RIV-REV, and buckle-up every Wednesday on the Footy Almanac throughout the 2024 footy season for some ‘REVELLING in the Riverina’. Peter introduces the series with his prologue of what is to come.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Collingwood)
April 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
They are arguably the biggest club in all the land, and have had their fair share of comings and goings. Rodney Boyd’s Arrivals and Departures side this week concerns Collingwood.
Round 5 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Bulldogs’ growl bombs out!
April 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
It was bombs away as Essendon snuffed out the Bulldogs’ growl in the Bombers great Round 5 win reports Col Ritchie.
Almanac (Local) Footy: The Perfect Groundhog Day
April 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
The commencement of the local footy season is upon us again. From his Fearon Reserve vantage point, Smokie ponders this – and Groundhog Day.
‘Shagga’ cracks the ton… by KB Hill
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with Will Nolan who recently joined the 100-game club for the Wangaratta Rovers.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 5 of the AFL footy season.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Belated birthday, pastitsio for dinner and game Hawks
April 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
The last few minutes of the Pies v Hawks game had everyone on tenterhooks at the Kane household as family and friends celebrated a belated birthday, ate pastitio, and watched the match on TV.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 4 Review
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Two wins in a row eases the pressure on the Pies as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the win against Hawthorn in the Gather Round.
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