KB Hill returns with a tribute to the multi-talented Allie Murray who gives her all to support both her heavily sports involved youngsters and her local club, the Wangaratta Rovers.
Round 17 – Haiku Bob: pull of the moon
July 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob recounts the enthralling game at Docklands where the Pies came back from a halftime deficit to remain hot favourites this season.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 13: Where the Billabong Creek meets the Edward River
July 12, 2023 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark’s journey continues ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ where the Billabong Creek meets the Edward River with Episode 13 featuring the Golden Rivers Football Netball League.
Round 18 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in AFL 2023 Round 18.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review / Round 18 Preview
July 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents his thoughts about the Round 17 win against the Bulldogs, and previews their Round 18 match against Fremantle.
Almanac (Ammos) Footy: VAFA Div 3 – Canterbury v Swinburne Uni
July 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill headed off to St James Park in the leafy east for his hit of Ammos footy this weekend. Looks like Canterbury are building for a big September. But what of the state of the canteen?
Almanac Footy: The Story of Jack Wrout – Roger Spaull
July 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Jack Wrout was ‘one of the most influential Blues of his time’ according to the Carlton FC. Roger Spaull has taken a well researched journey into the life and times of this former champion footballer with his in-depth study to produce another outstanding footy history.
Round 17 – Sal’s Preview: (The Rest) – Reckon it was Goodbye?
July 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his tips for the remaining Round 17 matches.
Round 17 – Sal’s Preview: Part 1 – Is it Goodbye?
July 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews the Thursday night Round 17 match between Richmond and Sydney.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Wearing your heart on your…sleeve
July 5, 2023 by 7 Comments
Following Collingwood’s latest win, Pies fan Nicole Kelly reflects on the importance of female fans to the AFL and footy in general
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 12: Sojourn at Swan Hill
July 5, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s school holidays and time for a sojourn in Swan Hill for Peter Clark. Peter updates the ladder positions of teams in the various footy leagues he has crossed during his journey ‘Up The Mighty Murray’.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Celestial Footy’ – Patrick Skene
July 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
‘Celestial Footy’ by Patrick Skene is a newly released book that traces the history of Chinese involvement in Aussie rules footy. Citrus Bob Utber presents his review of this intriguing book.
Round 17 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
July 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 18 AFL 2023 matches.
Round 16 – West Coast v St. Kilda: Saints go west and strike gold; sort of!
July 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
West Coast gave the Saints quite a fright in their grinding Round 16 match in Perth reports Braham Dabscheck.
Almanac Teams: Celebrities who share the same name as footballers
July 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
Rodney Boyd has taken the lead from the bright lights of Hollywood, the political arena and the same footy ovals (but in summer) for this interesting team of namesakes.
Round 16 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Shattered and devastated!
July 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Bombers were on track to cause an upset against the Power – until a goal after the siren by the Power shattered and devastated Essendon players and supporters alike.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Ernie’ – Bill Wootton
June 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Bill Wootton pays tribute to the late Ernie Hug, the former Collingwood player with huge hands.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: How Many is Enough?
June 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s AFL Round 16 2023, Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the form, given his thoughts about each game, and has made his selections as to who he thinks will be on the winners list this weekend.
Almanac Footy: Bemoaning Today’s AFL Commentary
The quality of footy commentary today leaves a lot to be desired when compared to commentators from the the 70s as Ian Wilson suggests.