Citrus Bob Utber reviews the recently released ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ book, a history of a club that reflects passion personified and an outstanding memorial to the families, players, and supporters who have followed the club according to Bob.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ – Passion personified
June 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review / Round 13 Preview
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood deservedly sit at the top of the ladder after twelve rounds of footy. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 12 win against the Eagles, and previews their big clash against Melbourne for the Round 13 King’s Birthday clash.
Almanac Books: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ – What’s better than a jumper punch? A jumper lunch!
June 5, 2023 by 4 Comments
Gigs doesn’t go in much for the ‘jumper punch’ in footy, in fact he prefers a ‘jumper lunch’ such as he enjoyed at the launch of ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ at the recent Footy Almanac lunch. Gigs reports on a fantastic event enjoyed by all in attendance.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Carlton: A good feeling pre match but ….
June 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Joe Sexton had a pre-match premonition the Blues would beat the Demons in their Round 12 match. As often is the case, the premonition was not fulfilled.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: It’s Free Time
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 12 this weekend starts the bye round for some teams, and for the remaining teams Sal Ciardulli has examined the form and made his tipping selections.
FEARLESS 2023: Round 7 / Round 8 Reviews – the way forward is to rebuild.
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2023 presents his reviews of the Round 7 and Round 8 matches, and also his thoughts for the way ahead for teams no longer in finals contention.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s overseas footy adventures with the LA Dragons.
May 31, 2023 by 10 Comments
The Old Dog and family are on the road – overseas in fact. He managed to keep up his training and fitness regimes with all the sightseeing, and he even played a game of Aussie rules with the LA Dragons as he recounts.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 7: A Mega Day of football and netball in the Millewa Football Netball League
May 31, 2023 by 5 Comments
Episode 7 of ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ has Peter Clark taking us from Mildura via Cullulleraine in the Millewa Football Netball League for a mega day of football and netball.
Almanac Footy: Lancefield FC 150th Anniversary – More celebrations
May 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Denis Graham updates the Lancefield Football Club’s 150th anniversary celebrated last Saturday, 27 May with videos and photographs from the day.
Round 12 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture: Bye Rounds commence
May 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 12
Almanac Books: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ – Some unique jumpers
May 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Tim Rath provides some information about the unique jumpers he highlighted at the recent Footy Almanac lunch to promote ‘The Footy Jumper Book’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’ by William Westerman
May 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
In this review of William Westerman’s ‘Merger’, Jonathan Pilbrow shares how affecting and emotional he found the book’s subjects and their portrayals while offering lessons for the future and hope through community. [Couldn’t agree more – Ed]
Almanac Teams: Mid-season Draft
May 29, 2023 by 6 Comments
With Mid-season Draft season in the air for 2023, Rodney Boyd turns from family ties to notable players who came into the fold when the whips were already cracking.
Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Jill’s spaghetti carbonara after the footy
May 28, 2023 by 11 Comments
The footy did not turn out quite as Roger Lowrey expected but Jill’s spaghetti carbonara did as Roger explains.
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview: Dim the lights
May 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
Round 11 this week features some must win games for teams wishing to win and cement a place in the 8. Sal Ciardulli has selected his tips for this week.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 – 2023’
May 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Lancefield Football-Netball Club celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion the club will launch the release of ‘The Lancefield Football Club: 1873-2023’ at the match against traditional rivals Romsey, tomorrow Saturday 27 May.
Round 10 – Haiku Bob – all the attention
May 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob is back as he reflects another memorable night out at the ‘G witnessing Collingwood take home the win over their arch rivals
Round 11 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
May 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 11 of the AFL 2023 Season.
Almanac Footy: Bad Law.
May 24, 2023 by 4 Comments
North Melbourne was robbed of victory on Saturday when a mandatory punishment was applied due to an interchange infringement. As a criminal-defence solicitor, Andrew Fraser believes the punishment did not fit the crime, and it’s time for a rule change. He presents his case.
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