Critical matches for a number of teams in their Round 22 clashes this weekend. Sal helps you pick a winner with his insightful thoughts and tips. He picks some winners for Moonee Valley as well.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 17: The Timbercutters: rising from the ashes
August 9, 2023 by 7 Comments
Episode 17 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray Peter Clark takes readers to The Timbercutters, their rising from the ashes, and to Mathoura in the Picola and District League where the featured match is Mathoura v Jerilderie. Peter also examines historical elements of settlement in the region.
Round 22 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week in Round 22.
Almanac Life: Funeral Details for Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch (with live stream link)
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rulebook has provided details for the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch taking place on Wednesday 9 August.
The Man from Monarch
August 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
The man from Monarch Cakes knows a thing or two about the Saints according to Patrick O’Brien.
Almanac Teams: One career game
August 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Following in the footsteps of his last side, Rodney Boyd’s team this week is made up of those who ran out (or sometimes didn’t even do that) in just a solitary VFL/AFL game.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s disappointing loss against lowly Hawthorn, and previews their Round 22 match against Geelong.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Tribute to Old Dog on his 700th game of footy
August 4, 2023 by 15 Comments
The Old Dog (Matt Zurbo) plays his 700th game of footy this Saturday 5 August. His long time team mate Sean Maxwell pays tribute to one of life’s great human beings and his incredible milestone. [Well played Old Dog – Congratulations from all at the Footy Almanac family! -Ed]
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Showtime is Over – Buddy has left the building
August 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In another crucial round for teams fighting for a position in the final 8 Sal Ciardulli casts his expert eye over the form and presents his thoughts and tips for Round 21. Sal picks a few winners for the new racing season commencing at Flemington.
Almanac Footy: An Interview With Bruce McMaster-Smith
August 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Paul Harman crossed paths with Bruce McMaster-Smith who played at three VFL clubs. He had a chance to sit down to hear his story one day.
Almanac Life: How John Nugent got his nicknames
August 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
John Nugent has written another note to John Harms, which explains how he got his nicknames and gives a mention to Windy the Border Collie.
” ‘Bater’ closes in on 250…” by KB Hill
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill charts the career of Matt ‘Bater’ Kelly who is inching towards 250 games for the Wangaratta Magpies.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 16: Where the Murray changed course
August 2, 2023 by 12 Comments
In Episode 16 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ series Peter Clark takes us to Echuca where the Murray River changed course. The featured league this week is the Goulburn Valley League and match of the round is Echuca v Euroa.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Jack Gibson’s Fur Coat: Rugby League Oddities and Artefacts’ by Glen Humphries
August 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rugby league raconteur Matt O’Hanlon reviews Glen Humphries’ latest book, ‘Jack Gibson’s Fur Coat: Rugby League Oddities and Artefacts’. (Here’s a conundrum: Is MOH an oddity or an artefact? – Ed.)
Round 21 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The race for the finals has intensified, check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 21.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Carlton: No. 1 in July
August 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
Joe Sexton reports on Carlton’s fantastic win over Collingwood in their Round 20 match. The Blues are ‘No 1 in July’ Joe suggests.
Almanac Teams: One game players at a club
July 31, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd has a team (and many more besides) made up of those who played many games for other sides – but only one for a different club.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: The Focus on Form
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With 5 rounds to play the make up of the final 8 is getting interesting. Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for Round 20.
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
On behalf of the Floreat Pica Society Tony Scully reports on Collingwood’s thrilling Round 19 win over Port Adelaide.
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