The Norm Minns Oval is the sporting ‘Mecca’ of Wangaratta and the surrounding districts. And who better to recount its history than KB Hill, the area’s foremost sports historian?
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A roundabout Round 1 review
March 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe recounts his night at the Richmond v Carlton opening clash with some interesting observations.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review – Round 2 Preview
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
A good win against the reigning premiers in Round 1 provides the true believers of Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life the confidence for a Round 2 win against the Power.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Missing in Marvel Stadium
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
Not everything went according to plan for Ian Wilson when he took a client to the footy to watch the Saints as he explains.
Almanac Life: Citrus Bueller’s Big Weekend
March 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.
Almanac Footy: AFL2023 Footy Fixture – Round 2
March 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A few surprises from Round 1 matches – check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 2 of season 2023.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Walla returns as Bombers fly high
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
High flying Bombers ruffle the Hawks’ feathers in their Round 1 match that saw the inspirational return of Anthony Mc Donald-Tipungwunti to football.
Everyday Obits: Eulogy for June Georgina Blainey
March 17, 2023 by 5 Comments
Trevor Blainey remembers his wonderful mother, June Georgina Blainey, with great love, in the eulogy he gave at her funeral a few months ago.
Balcony Banter: Who does the dishes in your house?
March 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is trying to solve the mystery of the origins of an MCG tea towel that came into his possession. This story first appeared on the MCC Members blog site Balcony Banter.
Almanac Teams: Round 1 debuts since 1980 (Part 4 – 2011 to 2022)
March 16, 2023 by 2 Comments
Part 4 of VFL/AFL Round 1 debutants concludes Rodney Boyd’s series with the years 2011 to 2022.
Almanac Footy Memoir: Last of the Royboys
March 15, 2023 by 4 Comments
Paul Harman makes quite a splash with his debut piece. Settle down with a quiet one as you ready yourself for the start of the season and enjoy this memoir in which he explains how he came to barrack for the Roys.
Almanac Footy: Werribee FC’s Class of 1993
March 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Werribee FC’s one and only premiership in the VFA. Ian Wilson recalls that premiership season.
Almanac Footy Tipping in 2023
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The AFL (starts March 16). Join our tipping comp. Sign up now.
Almanac Teams: Round 1 debuts since 1980 (Part 2 – 1990 to 2000)
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In the second of four parts, Rodney Boyd looks back at the players who made their debut in Round 1 of the VFL/AFL season from 1980 up to 2022. This section features 1990-2000.
Almanac Footy: AFL Fans Association – Second Annual Survey
March 14, 2023 by 2 Comments
The survey reveals gambling ads and rule changes are the biggest concerns for AFL footy fans according to the AFL Fans Association.
Almanac Teams: Round 1 debuts since 1980 (Part 1 – 1980 to 1989)
March 13, 2023 by 2 Comments
In the first of four parts, Rodney Boyd looks back at the players who made their debut in Round 1 of the VFL/AFL season from 1980 up to 2022. This section features 1980-1989, an era that saw an uptick in professionalism and towards the end the introduction of the draft.
Almanac (Fantasy) Football: From plastic footballs and footy boots to my fantas-tic obsession!
March 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
Andy Thurlow was a creative teacher back in the day but a clever idea in Year 5 Maths turned into a lifelong obsession that persists well into his retirement years.
Almanac (Country) Football – Northampton: a football factory, Part 1
March 9, 2023 by 6 Comments
What is it about Northampton, a speck on the map in Western Australia, that it has produced several top flight AFL players? In the first of two offerings, Josh Coales investigates with a particular focus on Docker great Paul Hasleby.
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