Following their loss to Essendon, Cam Hooke’s beloved Collingwood now sits just outside the top eight. However, not all hope is lost as Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s showdown with Geelong in Round 18.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (North Melbourne)
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd has collected teams of Shinboners who either came to Arden Street from elsewhere or went on to new locations after a stint at the Roos.
Almanac (Footy) History: Fitzroy’s Last Great Win
July 7, 2024 by 6 Comments
Paul Harman recalls a magnificent win by the mighty Roys on the first weekend in July of 1993. He dedicates the piece to all those wonderful footy commentators who’ve brought us these games. [Great stuff – Ed]
Almanac Footy: A Lost Classic – Round 14, 1993. Fitzroy v North Melbourne
July 7, 2024 by 5 Comments
Adam Fox re-visits an epic 1993 clash between North Melbourne and Fitzroy.
Almanac Footy Life: Billy Duckworth – Dudinin to domination
July 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
Billy Duckworth was one of Essendon’s great players – rough and rugged, an inspiration to his team mates, and a great character of the game. Billy was a part of the Bombers formidable reign as a top team throughout the 80s, including their premiership years in 1984 and 1985. Matt Watson presents an account of Billy’s career.
Almanac Travel: Sal’s Travel diary: A glimpse of Singapore and Round 17 footy tips
July 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is on his way to Europe and reports on his stopover in Singapore. Sal still had time to make his tips for Round 17 before he left, and no, he did not pick the Hawks!
Almanac Footy: My 2020 epiphany
July 5, 2024 by 2 Comments
At the time of the 2020 Tiges-Cats Grand Final Micky McTigger looks back at 1967.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Life took a bit of a smack when the Suns showed what a good side they are at home. Can the Pies consolidate against the Bombers on Friday night and have the Collingwood faithful become addicted to close finishes?
Round 17 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2024: Who, where, and when
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Some big clashes again this week in Round 17 of the AFL Season 2024. Find out who, where, and when your is playing this weekend.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 11 – The Saltbush Plains
July 3, 2024 by 10 Comments
Episode 11 of ‘Revelling through the Riverina’ has Peter Clark on the Saltbush Plains making his way to Hay.
Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1971 – Run Of The Mill
July 2, 2024 by 13 Comments
This between-Carnivals state game between SA and WA in 1971 was full of household names, but is largely forgotten. Swish take us back to the days of Ansett, Golden Fleece, AMSCOL and players with names such as Bob, Graham, George, Len, Terry and Ian.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Melbourne)
July 1, 2024 by 3 Comments
As their song says ‘every heart beats true for the red and the blue’, but some players’ hearts skip a beat or even elect for a bypass…Melbourne has gained and lost plenty of players over the years and Rodney Boyd has selected his best sides in the last 40ish years based on those men.
Almanac Chaos: (Football) Thought for the Day
July 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
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.
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