Trucker Slim is in reflective mood as he thinks back over the impact of the past few years on his appreciation of the footy, then segues to his son’s team, the Preston Bullants, and concludes with an appraisal of Hawthorn’s Liam Shiels.
Footy Almanac Tribute – Neil Kerley: more than just a footballer
July 7, 2022 by 7 Comments
The response to the passing of Neil Kerley has been immense. Lee Harradine provides what may be the last tribute to The King – and it’s all about respect and gratitude.
Balcony Banter: Thursday Special
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll gave her evaluation of the recent Melbourne v Brisbane clash for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members. The number 64 loomed large.
Almanac WAFL – Round 10: Just What We Needed and a Flag For The Tigers
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reports on Round 10 of the WAFL season, witnessing a thrilling upset between East Perth and Claremont. Plus the results and insights from the WAFLW Grand Final as well.
Round 17 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
July 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The AFL Round 17 Footy Fixture is available to check out who, where, and when your team is playing this weekend.
Almanac Awards: Roy Hay winner – Australian Society for Sport History Book Award 2022
July 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac community congratulates esteemed member Roy Hay for his well deserved win of the ‘Australian Society for Sport History Book Award 2022’.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 12
July 6, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark presents a double header in Episode 12 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ featuring headline matches between Holbrook v Culcairn, and Rupanyup v Murtoa. Featured players are, John Cornish from Holbrook, and Graham Brandt from Rupanyup.
The bedlams are burning
July 4, 2022 by 4 Comments
In response to the recent incident between Tom Stewart and Dion Prestia and the general argument around a send-off rule, Dips makes the case for the unfair game that we know and love.
Almanac Teams: To Sedat with love; Obscure 38s (1980- )
July 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
If you were ever left out of the huddle at quarter time, Rodney Boyd’s side of more obscure Number 38s since 1980 is the team for you!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 – Review / Round 17 – Preview
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Pies close win against the Suns in their Round 16 match, and he previews Collingwood’s forthcoming match against North Melbourne.
Round 16 – Carlton v St. Kilda: Saints exorcise ‘dem’ Blues
July 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
After a few disappointing weeks, St Kilda gave their fans something to smile about with their convincing win over the Blues in their Round 16 match as a pleased Braham Dabscheck reports.
Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: Sweet Revenge!
July 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
What a great win for the Bombers against the Swans in their Round 16 match at the MCG. It had Col and his grandson Ben leaping from the seats!
Almanac Books: A Life Well Fed
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reflects on life growing up, initially the influence of persons he wished to emulate, then secondly, the influence of books and their profound effect as he explains.
Almanac Footy: The AFL’s ‘missionary’ work
July 1, 2022 by 9 Comments
Punxsutawney Pete discusses and succinctly presents his viewpoints on many of the issues surrounding the expansion of the AFL into non AFL areas through the creation of new teams and vast amounts of money spent promoting Aussie rules.
The prehistory of Neil Kerley
June 30, 2022 by 30 Comments
Following the death of Neil ‘Knuckles’ Kerley, we revisit Mike Sexton’s interview with ‘King’ when they sat by the Murray River at the time of Kerley’s 80th birthday in 2014.
Round 16 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
June 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Check out the Round 16 AFL Footy Fixture to find who, where, and when your team is playing this week.
Almanac Football (History): Alex Jesaulenko
June 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
A recently discovered three minute, black and white film featuring Alex Jesaulenko in just his fourth VFL game has Michael Sexton enthralled. It took him back to a time full of rich and rewarding memories.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 11
June 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Rock-Yerong Creek v Holbrook is the featured Match of the Day in Episode 11 of Peter Clark’s series ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. Bob Driscoll (The Rock-Yerong Creek) is this episode’s featured player.
Almanac Footy (Opinion): Bring Back The Pests!
Ian Wilson pays tribute to footy’s ‘pests’, aka ‘taggers’, who brought a different set of skills to the game which may not have been pretty but were very effective.