The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.
Almanac Teams: What’s six times nine? Obscure 42s (1980- )
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
He’s back at it again with some of the more interesting names who have donned the Number 42 jumper. Rodney Boyd’s side this week contains boxing, bouncing and batteries!
Finals Week 1 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture Finals
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here is the AFL 2022 fixture for Finals Week 1 detailing who, where, and when the finalists will be playing.
Bendigo Football Netball League Qualifying Final – Strathfieldsaye v Golden Square: Dreams
August 28, 2022 by 16 Comments
It’s Qualifying Final day in Bendigo. David Wilson writes of an open, flowing game, of The Cranberries, of the diggings and the oval ball.
Round 23 – Carlton v Collingwood – Mum’s the word, there’s a fox in the hen house (or a Magpie in the Blues’ house)
August 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Collingwood fan Ramon Dobb was invited to the Carlton President’s Lunch before the Blues/Pies clash, and this is his story of a Pies’ fan amongst the Blues.
Almanac Autographs: Signature moments
August 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rob Spurr goes through memory lane after discovering his old dusty brown autograph book and shares a few back stories behind them. Including one with Manchester United Legend Denis Law. Kids these days do not know how hard it was to get the elusive scribble back in the day.
When Poetry Wins You Games of Footy
August 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A little old tale set in the desolate expanses of the Western Australian Wheatbelt was a 34 year old maniacal, psychopathic veteran of the game that had regrettably lost the dressing room at the big dance, but gracious for all the achievements that the Boddington Football Club had accomplished along the way to reach the Grand Final. Was it because of a poem he wrote that changed their fortunes around? Ian Wilson shares his story.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2022 – Things to do/places to go/ thoughts to have QF1
August 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Some thoughts from Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in the lead up to Finals Week 1.
Club nicknames and colours: another perfect season?
August 25, 2022 by 5 Comments
Brian Dawson considers the success of clubs who wear the same colours. [Welcome Brian, we look forward to reading your words – JTH]
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues- Episode 19
August 24, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark’s ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ has reached Episode 19. Jeparit v Murtoa played Saturday 23rd August 1975 is the highlighted match, and Doug Schumann from Jeparit is the featured player.
Almanac Lunches: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron
August 23, 2022 by 7 Comments
What a fantastic event the Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch with Neil Balme and Anson Cameron turned out to be. Col had a fab time.
Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Power smash Crows for Robbie
August 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch reports on Port Adelaide’s big win over Adelaide in Round 23 to celebrate Robbie Gray’s last game with the Power.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 20 – They’re A Weird Mob. Yes them in South Australia…
August 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 catches up with his footy reports, this week Round 20.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 23 review / Week 1 Finals preview
August 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Another nail biting win for the Pies, and now for the finals reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life.
Almanac Teams: Life, the universe and everything? Best of Number 42 (1980- )
August 22, 2022 by 3 Comments
The ultimate questions around Number 42 include the famous query from Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide and Rodney Boyd’s ‘How does this side kick goals?’ Read on to find out.
Cheer, Cheer Jan Courtin
August 21, 2022 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin’s memorial was held in South Melbourne last Tuesday. Keiran Croker spoke on behalf of The Footy Almanac’
1969 – Round 4: The day Collingwood and John Greening smashed Carlton
August 20, 2022 by 4 Comments
In preparation for Sunday’s massive game Magpie Glen looks at Carlton v Collingwood, Round 4, 1969.
Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: Not so super Saturday
August 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Round 23, the last match before the finals with his predictions for the games and how he believes the Final 8 will look.
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