General Footy Writing

Almanac Book Review: Eddie Betts: The Boy From Boomerang Crescent

September 16, 2022 by Braham Dabscheck 2 Comments

In his review of Eddie Betts’ autobiography The Boy From Boomerang Crescent , Braham Dabscheck explains that this is more than a ‘glory book’. [Thanks to Braham for permission to reproduce this review which first appeared in The Newtown Review of Books.]

Stalking David Parkin Part 2

September 15, 2022 by [email protected] 6 Comments

Ian Wilson continues the tale of his interactions with legendary AFL player and coach David Parkin.

‘A one-eyed view of the Semi-Final…’ by KB Hill

September 15, 2022 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

KB Hill recounts last weekend’s pulsating semi-final in the OMFNL between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers.

Stalking David Parkin Part 1

September 14, 2022 by [email protected] 8 Comments

AFL Hall of Fame member David Parkin celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this week. In this classic semi-insiders yarn, Ian Wilson recalls his handful of interactions with ‘Parko’ over the years.

A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 22

September 14, 2022 by Peter Clark 1 Comment

It’s Preliminary Finals time in Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1975 season in both the Farrer and Wimmera Leagues.

Almanac WAFL Finals: Sharks attack, Thunder coming

September 12, 2022 by Les Everett 2 Comments

It’s finals time in the west, and Les Everett has you covered for the two big finals: East Freo v Claremont and Peel v South Freo

Almanac Teams: Double Dales and Binary Barhams; Obscure 43s (1980- )

September 12, 2022 by Rodney Leave a Comment

Rodney Boyd shares his obscure side for Number 43s, with some names you may have forgotten or not realised were associated with 43.

‘Saints versus Hawks: re-visiting a classic…’ by KB Hill

September 8, 2022 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

In the lead-up to last weekend’s Myrtleford v Rovers finals clash, KB Hill revisits a classic finals encounter between the two clubs back in 1984.

Almanac WAFL: Final round fizzer & Eyes on Freo for first finals

September 7, 2022 by Les Everett 1 Comment

WA correspondent Les Everett wraps up the final round of WAFL as they prepare for finals this weekend

A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 21

September 7, 2022 by Peter Clark Leave a Comment

It’s semi-finals time in Peter Clark’s continuing history of the 1975 season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues.

Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Review

September 5, 2022 by Dips O'Donnell 11 Comments

Who would have thought the review would be just as good as the preview? Dips takes us through one of the all time classic finals between Geelong and Collingwood from his perspective in and around the MCG.

Almanac Teams: Houston, we may have a problem; Best of 43 (1980- )

September 5, 2022 by Rodney 3 Comments

Rodney Boyd admits that he felt the crunch with team selection this week. Despite the limits of Number 43, you’re never out of it if you have Kouta in the side.

Almanac Local Footy: The Sandlot

September 3, 2022 by Smokie 5 Comments

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.

Round 23 – Collingwood v Carlton

September 1, 2022 by Peter Fuller Leave a Comment

Everything was going smoothly for Peter Fuller’s weekend as his home town club Torquay Tigers have one hand on the flag by securing a seat in the Grand Final, but it turned for the worst when he went to watch THAT Carlton game.

FEARLESS 2022 – Rounds 21 and 22: A picture tells a 1000 Words & May the force be with you!

September 1, 2022 by Fearless 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 Peter Clark 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.