Almanac (Footy) Book Review: ‘Larrikins and Legends’ by Dan Eddy

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

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!

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

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?

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

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)

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.

Almanac Football: Vale Barry Davis – Essendon great

Ken Davis has written a wonderful biography of his brother, Barry Davis, former Essendon and North Melbourne champion. Col Ritchie has written a review of the book. [With the death of Barry Davis announced today we reprise a review of Barry’s biography – ED]

“Despite those wonky knees, ‘Boofa’ soldiered on…” by KB Hill

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

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

The Muse has some thoughts on recent happenings in AFL footy.

Almanac Books: ‘1989 – The Great Grand Final’

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

Michael Waters presents this week’s Floreat Pica Society report for the Collingwood v Adelaide Round 10 match.

Round 11 – Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round: AFL 2024 Footy Fixture

Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 11 – The Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 10 Review / Round 11 Preview

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the Pies’ Round 10 match against Adelaide, and Previews their Round 11 match against Fremantle.

Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Geelong)

You might find these players at the dawn of their careers or the twilight just before dark at Kardinia Park; it’s Rodney Boyd’s Geelong Arrivals and Departures side.

Round 10 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): In Danger!

Sal Ciardulli completes his preview of Round 10 matches, and offers his thoughts on the races in Brisbane.

Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 4: Daniher Country

In this week’s episode of Peter Clark’s epic travelogue through the Riverina, he takes us to Ungarie, home of the Daniher family

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review, Round 10 Preview

Cam Hooke is feeling a lot better about the 2024 AFL Season now that his charges have steadied. Here’s his thoughts on the West Coast win, and he also looks forward to the Pies Round 10 clash with Collingwood.

SANFL 1976 – Sonny Morey’s 200th Game: Footage and Interviews

Sonny Morey is a pillar of this year’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round in the AFL. We first published Swish’s piece about Sonny Morey in 2016. It’s timely to re-visit it. [Check out the superb pre-match and post-match interviews with Gordon Schwartz]

From the video vaults of 1976 – Sonny Morey is interviewed by Gordon Schwartz on the day of his 200th SANFL game. Includes footage before, during and after the match. Where does Torrens stalwart Bobby Gibson fit in? Whatever happened to Golden Breed?