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
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 14 Review / Round 15 Preview
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After a huge scare from bottom side North Melbourne, Collingwood move to third on the ladder. Round 15, is the bye for the Pies.
Almanac (Community) Footy – Reclink Community Cup 2024: Feel so free
June 16, 2024 by 11 Comments
E.regnans attended (attended? was part of? participated in? experienced?) the annual Reclink Community Cup between the Megahertz and The Rockdogs.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: To the Dustman!
June 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the AFL Round 14 matches.
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 2
June 14, 2024 by 6 Comments
Bill Serong, who died a month ago, drank at the North Fitzroy Arms. John Harms had a few beers with him over the years.
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 1
June 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rod Gillett will never forget Bill Serong, who died in Melbourne on May 20. Here he recalls having a drink with him (as a nine year old!) in 1964. Vale Bill Serong.
Almanac Books: Review – ‘The Conquerors’ by John Craven
June 14, 2024 by 7 Comments
Roger Lowrey reviews John Craven’s epic work ‘The Conquerors’ a tour de force tracing the careers of 100 local Geelong and district sports stars who competed in a total of 33 different sports over the past 150 years.
Round 13 – Haiku Bob: No Demons
June 12, 2024 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob is off to Japan for a haiku conference this week but leaves readers with a haiku from Saturday’s Collingwood v Melbourne clash.
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