After a lengthy hiatus, Swish returns with the next club in his series of SANFL Blow-Ins, looking at the North Adelaide Roosters.
‘Pressure brought out the best in this sporting star of the Seventies…’ by KB Hill
December 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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.
Almanac Footy: Umpire state of mind – A sit-down with Brendan Hosking
November 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Brendan Hosking, the AFL field-umpire, is interviewed by Joe Sexton providing an enlightening insight into the life of an umpire.
Almanac Teams: Krakouer Jack; Obscure 48s (1980- )
November 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd has come up with even more players, some obscure, who have donned the number 48 Guernsey for their club
Almanac Footy: President of the AFLFA steps down
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A longtime friend of the Almanac, Cheryl Critchley, is stepping down from her role as President of the AFL Fans Association. This morning we received this media release below where Cheryl marks her departure and reflects on her work at the AFLFA. Best of the luck for the future, Cheryl! … [Read more]
‘The Red Bull…’ by KB Hill
November 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
Lionel Ryan was known as ‘The Red Bull’ for good reason. KB Hill remembers an iconic figure from the Yarrawonga Pigeons.
Footy Park benches spotted in Coober Pedy
November 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
The (in)famous South Australian venue Footy Park ceased to play an active role in the AFL after 2013, but as Mickey Randall discovered in Coober Pedy recently, the echoes of the past spread far and wide!
Almanac Teams: What Broughton the tale of the Tape?; Best of 48 (1980- )
November 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Best of Number 48 side from Rodney Boyd contains a few stars, but the real surprise was the total games played by the candidates for the lineup.
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