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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – Round 1
March 9, 2023 by 10 Comments
Cam Hooke gives his insights as we edge closer to the start of the season
Almanac Teams: Players that played in three states
March 6, 2023 by 11 Comments
Rodney Boyd follows on from his three in three teams side with a three states version – did he miss anybody?
Almanac Lunches: Aftermath
March 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
One of the joys of a Footy Almanac lunch is the aftermath – the getting together with fellow Almanackers and chewing the fat.
Almanac Footy History: When Carlton Conquered Canberra
February 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
A search by Blueseuem in the Carlton FC archives revealed details of a historic VFL match played in Canberra in 1939.
Almanac Teams: Players that played for three clubs in three years
February 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd is back in 2023 and he has something a little different to share this time – his team of players who ran out for three different clubs in consecutive seasons. You wouldn’t want to get too attached to seeing these blokes in your colours!
AFL SIM Matches 2023: Fremantle v Adelaide Match Simulation- Thoughts from across the country
February 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
Josh Coales has high expectations for the Fremantle Dockers for season 2023 after they impressed him with their SIM match win against Adelaide.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – Go Pies
February 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke presents his analysis of Collingwood’s SIM match against Carlton for fellow true believers.
Almanac Footy: Go big or go home
February 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod has set the ball rolling with his bold predictions for the AFL 2023 season.
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