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.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Showtime is Over – Buddy has left the building
August 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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.
Almanac (Footy) Life: A Notable Milestone
July 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August. The Colac Herald newspaper pays tribute.
‘Roos hop to dual premiership glory…’ by KB Hill
July 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
In the engaging style which KB Hill has perfected, share the remarkable story of the dual premiership era of the Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos under the coaching of Peter Tossol.
Round 20 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 20 this week.
Round 19 – ‘winter grin’: haiku bob
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Another nail baiting win for Collingwood is recounted by haiku bob in verse.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Old Dog to play his 700th game of footy
July 26, 2023 by 4 Comments
Congratulations to the Old Dog who plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 15: In the midst of the Murray
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Murray League is the focus of Episode 15 of Peter Clark’s series ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ and features the Indigenous Australian Football heritage of the Cummeragunja and Rumbalara Football Clubs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 25, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life analyses the Pies’ win over the Power, and previews their upcoming Round 20 match against old foes Carlton.
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