Some got the old heave ho, others were taken in by the purple haze – this week Rodney Boyd’s arrivals and departures sides focus on Fremantle.
Almanac Footy: FIDA Seagulls
May 13, 2024 by 2 Comments
Callum Quirk reflects on his significant time spent playing for Willy in the FIDA competition, with triumphant highs and lowly lows.
Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 3: The Crooked Mile
May 8, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark continues his travels through the Riverina. This week he heads north-west from Cootamundra to the sprawling plains out West Wyalong way.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Footscray/Western Bulldogs)
May 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
Arrivals and Departures from the ‘Scray/West are up this week for Rodney Boyd’s side.
Round 7 – ANZAC Day, Collingwood v Essendon: Then and Now
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents a Floreat Pica Society report which compares the 1995 and 2024 drawn Anzac Day clashes between Collingwood and Essendon.
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 2)’ by KB Hill
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill continues his series about Wangaratta Rovers players who went on to crack the big time.
Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 2: The Cootamundra Wattle Blues
May 1, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark continues to revel in the Riverina. Leaving Tumbarumba, he travels north via Tumut to Cootamundra, home of the Wattle Blues. (Be sure to keep up to date with Peter’s ‘spot’ card – Ed.)
Round 6: Back in the Crowd….after a Decade!
April 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Blues fan Rick returned to live footy recently after a break of about 10 years. He noticed several changes – some for the better, others not so.
Almanac Footy History: Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime
April 30, 2024 by 25 Comments
In his latest profile piece, Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood details the career of former Norwood forward and legendary country goalkicker Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Fitzroy)
April 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rodney continues his series featuring teams made up of arrivals and departures from each club. This week it’s Fitzroy’s turn.
Almanac Opinion: Where is the ANZAC Spirit After April 25?
April 27, 2024 by 8 Comments
Ex-serviceman Ian Wilson raises a series of concerns he has about the way Anzac Day is commemorated both at the footy and in the community.
Almanac Footy (Membership): Carn Tassie!
April 26, 2024 by 8 Comments
ER has taken the plunge to become a foundation member of the Tasmania Devils. Here’s why.
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!
A Letter to Ross Lyon
As a long-term Saints fan, Ian Wilson has some thoughts he wants to share with Ross Lyon after their loss to Hawthorn.