Nick Marshall continues his series about the Keilor Sports Club. Part 3 looks at the various clubs and organisations that are a part of Keilor Sports Club.
‘Vale Rohan Robertson…’ by KB Hill
January 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill returns with a tribute to Rohan Robertson, a Wangaratta Rovers player who went on to play for North Melbourne in the mid-1980s. Rohan passed away earlier this month.
Almanac Obituaries: Vale Ian Thomas OAM – a football icon.
January 15, 2023 by 7 Comments
Bob Utber pays tribute to respected Gippsland newspaperman Ian Thomas OAM who recently passed away.
Almanac Sports History: ASSH and a ripper sports quiz question
January 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
John Harms was recently presented with the challenge to solve an intoxicating sporting question which was asked at the South Australian chapter of ASSH. [Also explains ASSH and how to get involved – Ed]
Almanac Footy: Tony Francis – Never Take a Backward Step
January 2, 2023 by 28 Comments
A standout rover who started (and starred) at Norwood before he won a flag and B&F at the biggest club in the land, Tony Francis is the latest subject of Rulebook’s gaze.
Almanac Footy: The Best and Worst of Crowd Behaviour
December 24, 2022 by 5 Comments
The recent soccer violence brought back some memories for Ian Wilson of footy violence he’d suffered and witnessed – some good behaviour also gets a look in.
Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen FNC Flood Relief Fund
December 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Corowa-Rutherglen FNC have been devastated by the floods and seek financial support to help regroup and rebuild the club.
‘Pressure brought out the best in this sporting star of the Seventies…’ by KB Hill
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KB Hill chronicles the O’Brien family of Greta, ‘a dynasty which served a tiny township faithfully’.
Almanac Footy Tipping (AFLM): And the winners are…
December 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
The results are finalised. Here are all the winners for the Almanac’s AFLM Tipping comp for 2022.
Almanac Teams: Hindsight’s always 50/50; Obscure 50+ (1980- )
December 19, 2022 by 5 Comments
One last curtain call for Rodney Boyd in 2022, here’s the more obscure list of players in 50+.
Almanac Footy: Barracking for the Vics??
December 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Gordon grapples with the terms of how and where should loyalties lie in a sport. Each individual have their own unique and complex situations but John shares his pivotal shift in barracking for a different side and how it came to be.
Land of the rising Sherrin
December 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
From a land where tradition and innovation coexist like few others, Jarrod Landells shares the recent movements of Japanese footy – including AFL/AFLW stars, partnerships for social good and student athletes building cultural bridges.
Almanac Teams: Life begins at fifty; Best of 50+ (1980- )
December 12, 2022 by 4 Comments
‘Here it is!’ Rodney Boyd’s final ‘best of’ side might not have the same gravitas as Paul Roos lifting the cup in 2005, but it’s been a mighty fine effort no less. This team features the best players who wore Number 50 or above (and another special side thrown in).
Almanac Books: Introducing…The Footy Jumper Book
December 8, 2022 by 5 Comments
Andrew Gigacz and his mate Tim Rath have released the first volume of ‘The Footy Jumper Book’. Gigs provided this insight into Vol. I with a follow-up second edition already in the pipeline.
‘Superstar Stan- a border sporting legend…’ by KB Hill
December 8, 2022 by 5 Comments
Stan Sargeant was the quintessential ‘bush sports legend’ who turned away offers to play in ‘the big smoke’. KB Hill caught up with octogenarian Stan recently.
Almanac Footy History – Jim Dorgan: The Dashing Defender of the Lake Oval
December 6, 2022 by 6 Comments
Roger Spaull presents an in-depth and fascinating profile of former South Melbourne FC great, Jim Dorgan.
Almanac Teams: Free Stynes of Dewar(s); Obscure 49s (1980- )
December 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who would have thought there’d be so many interesting VFL/AFL players to have worn the Number 49? Rodney Boyd features an MCG tour guide, a couple of caretaker coach specialists and plenty of cult figures in his side this week.
Almanac Footy: Coorparoo FC’s finest 1984-1986
December 2, 2022 by 4 Comments
As a 20 year old in the army at Oakey, Ian Wilson played footy for the Coorparoo FC. He fondly remembers his time at the club and living in Queensland. Ian names his ten best players from the club during his time there.
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