Rodney Boyd shares his second side of Number 41s since 1980, with some interesting names and stories including tv show participants and family ties (though not the tv show…)
Almanac AFLW: Defenders Rule, Okay – Why Goals are Scarce in the AFLW
August 13, 2022 by 2 Comments
Lindsay Zoch examines the question of why the number of average goals per match kicked in the AFLW since its inception has not increased.
Almanac Life: Redux:…and now the classified results with James Alexander Gordon.
August 12, 2022 by 4 Comments
James Alexander Gordon, a BBC broadcaster who presented the English soccer results each Sunday morning for forty years has passed away. Dennis Gedling remembers the man in his tribute to him.
Round 22 – Sal’s preview: Penultimate preview
August 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
It’s the penultimate round of the home and away season. Sal Ciardulli previews the matches and selects his winners for the round.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Preview: Rugby League’s Greatest Contests – The Great Grand Finals
August 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is happy to promote the latest rugby league book release by Liam Hauser. The updated edition of his ‘Rugby League’s Greatest Contests – The Great Grand Finals’ will be available from next Monday.
Round 21 – Haiku Bob: winter comforts
August 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s down to his last blood pressure bill as he reflects Collingwood’s latest win on a wet and rainy night.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 17
August 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark’s series ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ hits Episode 17, and features Match of the day: Dimboola v Minyip with Merv Neagle and Richie Kalms the highlighted players.
Round 22 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
August 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 22.
Almanac WAFL: Falcons clear away
August 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
WA correspondent Les Everett reports on the Round 16 matches in the WAFL.
Almanac Life: How Johnny Famechon Saved Me
August 9, 2022 by 14 Comments
Last week’s passing of boxing legend and World Featherweight Champion Johnny Famechon reminds Peter Baulderstone of lessons learned watching Fammo and how they saved him from a delicate situation in high school.
Almanac Footy: Nostalgic Songs of Success
August 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson fondly remembers his former Werribee FC team mate Neil ‘Codger’ Connell, especially for his singing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Eleven wins in a row for the Pies has the true believers believing the impossible. Cam Hooke presents his weekly Collingwood review and preview.
One-on-one’s not dead
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Old Dog was reminded of his childhood spent witnessing great gladiatorial contests between players like Jess and Glendinning when Langdon and Sidebottom faced up on Friday night.
Almanac Teams: Mummy’s Cook(ed) a Mullett; Best of Number 41 (1980- )
August 8, 2022 by 2 Comments
Number 41 for Rodney Boyd’s best of sides contains some names who promised the world but underdelivered, hard working role players, up-and-comers and jets cruelled by injury at their peak.
Almanac Footy: An Ode to Collingwood
August 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
Like many Collingwood supporters, Jackson Mansell is feeling pretty good about his team at the moment as his ode to them suggests.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: After the Mulligan
August 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With teams fighting for a spot in the final 8, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the matches and presents his thoughts and predictions for AFL Round 21.
Almanac Life: Ian ‘Goals’ Drohan (1932- 2019)
August 5, 2022 by 34 Comments
David Clerehan remembers with affection former St Kilda footballer, Ian ‘Goals’ Drohan, and their pleasant Sunday mornings together around the streets of St Kilda.
Almanac WAFL – Round 15: Thunder Roars and There’s a Draw
August 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
Our Western Australian correspondent Les Everett attends the history-making tie between East Perth and Peel while he gives the run down summary of the round and match report as well.
Round 21 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
August 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, when, and where your team is playing in Round 21.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 16
August 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark continues his country footy series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues, and is now up to Episode 16. Featured match is Temora v The Rock-Yerong Creek, and the highlighted players are, Gary McDougall, Peter Gilchrist, Bruce Firman, Allan Breust, Peter Clarke and Wayne Krause.
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