Citrus Bob Utber examines the Russo dynasty that produced some of the biggest names to play league football. In total they played 1195 games, kicked 605 goals, won 8 premierships, scored four best and fairest awards, all-Australian 4 times and 1 ‘Big Vee’ an incredible feat in anyone’s language.
Round 22 – Melbourne v Carlton: Wicked Pickett Blues
August 19, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Fuller analyses and recounts the Round 22 clash between the Demons and the Blues in what was a riveting, dramatic occasion for the 2022 season.
Round 22 – Sydney v Collingwood: Swans ruffle Pies’ feathers
August 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
Keiran Croker is back in Sydney after three years to watch his beloved Swans and to catch up with friends. This is his report of the match and his visit to Sydney.
That was the season that was: rediscovering the joy of “going to the footy”
August 18, 2022 by 3 Comments
Lockdowns may have disintegrated the norms of outgoings and conditioned people to be more than comfortable to be confined in their homes. Ged however, illustrates of how his brother’s persuasion of going to the MCG to witness the bombers defeat the swans, reignited the excitement and love of attending football at Melbourne’s sacred venue which made it all worth the travelling and memories created with his sons.
Round 23 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
August 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 23 is a crunch match for many clubs as they battle it out for a place in this year’s finals. Find out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 1)
August 17, 2022 by 7 Comments
Historian, footballer and community sport policy officer, Nick Marshall is this year’s Hayden Kelly Scholar. Hayden plays a significant role in the Keilor Sports Club and, along with the Almanac, invited Nick to look at the history of sport in the Keilor (country) area and its impact. This is the first of a series of articles.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 18
August 17, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark reviews match of the day between Collingullie v Culcairn in Episode 18 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’. He highlights players Ron Murray and Colin Hounsell,
Almanac WAFL: Thunder claps and the five tightens
August 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
Les Everett reports on all the Round 17 WAFL matches from last weekend.
Cameron Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 22 – Review / Round 23 – Preview
August 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life contemplates the Pies loss against the Swans, and looks forward to a more positive result in the blockbuster against the Blues.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron 19 August BOOKED OUT
August 16, 2022 by 8 Comments
This lunch featuring footy legend Neil Balme and author/journalist Anson Cameron will be a cracker as they discuss Neil’s career and recently written memoir.
Almanac Books: History books indicating why sport matters
August 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
If you are looking for a good sports related book for your next read check out the suggestions from Wray Vamplew. Roy Hay, and his award winning book, ‘Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere’ is one of the recommended titles.
Almanac Teams: A Jolly Rohde trip to the Murray; Obscure 41s (1980- )
August 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
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.
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