Dennis Gedling relives his early days as a Cats supporter, and his recent joy watching Geelong at the ‘G’ win the 2022 premiership.
‘Age is no barrier to Smoky’…by KB Hill
November 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill caught up with Greg ‘Smoky’ Hogan to yarn about his decorated career in the Ovens and King League.
Almanac Teams: Crow flown the Koop; Obscure 47s (1980- )
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The second Number 47 side from Rodney Boyd features some sharpshooters, cult figures and current players, all with interesting stories.
The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 2)
November 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Nick Marshall continues his series on the Keilor Sports Club. He looks at some of the great families who have contributed for generations.
Almanac Footy: A photo spread from Old Dog’s 40th season of footy
November 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Old Dog completed his 40th season of playing footy in 2022. Some photos taken throughout the season record his remarkable and memorable feat. [Ed: Well done Old Dog! – Togging up in 2023?]
‘A salute to J.A., the sporting showman…” by KB Hill
November 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the distinguished career of Wangaratta-born John Brady, a larger than life character who captained North Melbourne for several years before seeing his playing days out in country footy.
Almanac Teams: The Wright stuff or an Ace up the sleeve? Best of 47 (1980- )
October 31, 2022 by 4 Comments
Rodney Boyd has his toughest task yet to select a best-of side for Number 47. A real team of underdogs compared to some of the others packed with superstars…but yet it’s not all doom and gloom.
Almanac (International) Footy: Diversity on show – Profiles from the 2022 AFL Asian Championships
October 27, 2022 by 2 Comments
Rob Spurr reports on the recently held 2022 AFL Asian Championships held in Bangkok. As a tournament, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger!
Almanac Tribute: Vale Gillian Hibbins
October 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay pays tribute to his friend, historian and scholar, Gillian Hibbins, who died earlier this month.
Almanac Teams: From Push Ups to Lay Ups; Obscure 46s (1980- )
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The follow up to the best of Number 46 side from Rodney Boyd contains some (literal) high flyers, sons of guns and a cricket/media icon.
Almanac Footy: A Grand Final Reflection
October 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
Dips wrestles with his emotions of elation and euphoria by trying to translate it into words of why attending the 2022 Grand final was one of the most memorable experiences he has ever had compared to previous Grand Finals
Almanac Trivia: Citrus Bob’s Knackers Trivia Quiz
October 18, 2022 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber will have you scratching your head with his Knackers Trivia Quiz.
Almanac Teams: Up to tricks; Best of 46 (1980- )
October 17, 2022 by 3 Comments
Is this the first time two players of 198cm or taller have been named skipper and vice captain? Rodney Boyd continues to squeeze out sides, this time of the famous Number 46.
Almanac Life: Vale – R.J.W. Selleck
October 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
Dips O’Donnell farewells a much loved uncle.
Almanac WAFL: Future prospects after a Falcon flag
October 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
The WAFL grand final has been played and won by West Perth over a gallant Claremont. Les Everett turns his attention to WAFL players who may feature in this year’s AFL draft.
Almanac Teams: The Long(muir) and the Short of it; Obscure 45s (1980- )
October 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
For Rodney Boyd’s second dip at Number 45 we have a couple of WAFL premiers from 2003, one player who came from the USA (another who went the other way) and one of the Paul Kellys.
Colac & District Football Netball League Grand Final – South Colac v Irrewarra-Beeac: The Drought Is Over
October 8, 2022 by 13 Comments
In this lively account, Luke Reynolds reports on South Colac’s drought-breaking premiership win in the CDFNL grand final.
‘The sport-mad kid who made the grade…” by KB Hill
October 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Tony Fisher, the multi-talented sportsman from Greta, who ‘made the grade’, contrary to the expectations of some of his teachers.
Almanac Teams: Stars on 45; Best of 45 (1980- )
October 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
Perhaps the spirit of Geelong’s flag in 2022 will be channelled by Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 45? Led by the Cats’ 2011 skipper, this side will probably need nine lives to push the stonger teams.
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