The Gippsland region of Victoria has produced many fine footballers who played VFL/AFL football. Shane Reid has selected a team he considers the greatest of all time from Gippsland.
AFL SIM Matches 2023: Gold Coast v Essendon – Apathy be gone!
February 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
Caspar McLeod reviews the practice match between the Suns and the Bombers which the Bombers won by 5 points in a closely fought match.
” ‘Buggsy’ and the Lalor clan…a true sporting dynasty…” by KB Hill
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sporting clans don’t come much more prodigiously than the Lalors from Benalla. And who better to chronicle their achievements than KB Hill?
Almanac Country Footy: Calling all ruckmen
February 18, 2023 by 10 Comments
The ads you see in the Barossa classifieds. Any ruckmen out there?
Almanac Footy: How to give away too much for a player – the right way
February 16, 2023 by 13 Comments
Recruiting a ‘big ticket’ player is an enterprise fraught with danger. Doug Long reflects on several instances at various clubs over the years – some worked, others were a disaster.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – on the way
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life has some questions for his followers to ponder on as the Pies gear up for their pre-season preparations for 2023
Almanac Footy History: Some background to ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’
February 13, 2023 by 2 Comments
Colin Carter’s new book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years considers the starting date of the VFL/AFL and argues that there’s a quarter of a century that’s been ignored. He has put that straight. Read about the book.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Sugarfoot’, the career of Murray Zeuschner
February 9, 2023 by 11 Comments
Matt Watson profiles Murray Zeuschner, the dependable Footscray ruckman/defender from the 1960s. (A wonderful tribute to a top bloke – Ed.)
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – a starter
February 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
With the start of the AFL Season 2023 not too far away, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is back full of confidence as he presents his thoughts for the coming year.
Adelaide Uni FC Greys’ Lunch with Neil Balme and Rulebook
February 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rulebook will be interviewing Neil Balme at a lunch on behalf of the Adelaide University Greys (Past Players) FC in Richmond on the 19 February. He invites all Footy Almanac readers to attend for what should be a wonderful lunch.
Almanac Football: A great Football Rivalry – Fitzroy versus Essendon 1979-1986
January 28, 2023 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes presents an historical account of the intense footy rivalry between the Essendon and Fitzroy Football Clubs during the years 1979 – 1986.
The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 3)
January 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
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.
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