As the Williamstown CYMS Under 19s prepare for their second-semi final against Old Xavierians, Smokie looks back at music and films which were used for pre-match ‘psyching’ in his day – and suggests a film which would be a sure-fire winner.
FEARLESS 2022 – Rounds 21 and 22: A picture tells a 1000 Words & May the force be with you!
September 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Fearless pulls double duty in recapping Rounds 21 and 22 as finals footy lingers just around the corner
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 20
August 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s the start of finals time in both the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues in Peter Clark’s Episode 20 of his series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’. Featured player this week is Wes Richardson from Horsham.
Almanac Footy: On losing Izak Rankine and other thoughts from the Coast
August 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
Damien Morgan looks at the Gold Coast Suns’ season and wonders what might have been while also commenting on the loss of star players.
Clarko
August 30, 2022 by 7 Comments
Using rhyme as an alternative Damian Balassone puts Clarko into perspective.
Almanac WAFL: Set for a big finish
August 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Swan Districts upsets the top side in Round 19 WAFL footy to keep their finals hopes alive reports Les Everett.
Wayne Jackson: A life in football
August 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
An in-depth look at the life and times of highly respected former AFL CEO Wayne Jackson by Rulebook
SANFL 1973 Grand Final – Glenelg v North Adelaide: The Stud Gets Up
August 29, 2022 by 6 Comments
The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.
Almanac Teams: What’s six times nine? Obscure 42s (1980- )
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
He’s back at it again with some of the more interesting names who have donned the Number 42 jumper. Rodney Boyd’s side this week contains boxing, bouncing and batteries!
Finals Week 1 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture Finals
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here is the AFL 2022 fixture for Finals Week 1 detailing who, where, and when the finalists will be playing.
Bendigo Football Netball League Qualifying Final – Strathfieldsaye v Golden Square: Dreams
August 28, 2022 by 16 Comments
It’s Qualifying Final day in Bendigo. David Wilson writes of an open, flowing game, of The Cranberries, of the diggings and the oval ball.
Round 23 – Carlton v Collingwood – Mum’s the word, there’s a fox in the hen house (or a Magpie in the Blues’ house)
August 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Collingwood fan Ramon Dobb was invited to the Carlton President’s Lunch before the Blues/Pies clash, and this is his story of a Pies’ fan amongst the Blues.
Almanac Autographs: Signature moments
August 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rob Spurr goes through memory lane after discovering his old dusty brown autograph book and shares a few back stories behind them. Including one with Manchester United Legend Denis Law. Kids these days do not know how hard it was to get the elusive scribble back in the day.
When Poetry Wins You Games of Footy
August 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A little old tale set in the desolate expanses of the Western Australian Wheatbelt was a 34 year old maniacal, psychopathic veteran of the game that had regrettably lost the dressing room at the big dance, but gracious for all the achievements that the Boddington Football Club had accomplished along the way to reach the Grand Final. Was it because of a poem he wrote that changed their fortunes around? Ian Wilson shares his story.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2022 – Things to do/places to go/ thoughts to have QF1
August 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Some thoughts from Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in the lead up to Finals Week 1.
Club nicknames and colours: another perfect season?
August 25, 2022 by 5 Comments
Brian Dawson considers the success of clubs who wear the same colours. [Welcome Brian, we look forward to reading your words – JTH]
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues- Episode 19
August 24, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark’s ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ has reached Episode 19. Jeparit v Murtoa played Saturday 23rd August 1975 is the highlighted match, and Doug Schumann from Jeparit is the featured player.
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