The history of the game tells us a great deal about the prospects of teams come finals time. A study by MagnifiCATS explains why Carlton can’t win this year’s flag and why Melbourne will struggle to emulate their 2021 success.
Almanac Footy (History): Why the Blues cannot win the 2022 flag and why the Dees may struggle
July 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
Balcony Banter: Superstition and the Art of Attending the Football
July 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Grant Fraser is an avid Hawthorn supporter who cannot believe his good luck at having experienced two sets of “glory years” in the one lifetime. He wrote about it all recently for the MCC members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Footy (Prognostication): Clarko to the Giants / Roos – No way!
July 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac welcomes first-timer MagnifiCATS who seems to have his own ideas about the next step in the coaching career of Alastair Clarkson. (Welcome aboard, MagnifiCATS!)
“I’ll be a Saint for sure,” said Hanrahan: by KB Hill
July 28, 2022 by 3 Comments
KB Hill caught up with Frank Hanrahan, a Kyneton lad who had a stint with St Kilda before returning to his roots in northern Victoria.
Round 20 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
July 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 20.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 15
July 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rupanyup v Ararat is the match of the day, and Garry Todd from Ararat is the featured player in Episode 15 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ this week.
Almanac Footy History: A tribute to Gordon Proudfoot of the Fitzroy FC
July 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Historian Roger Spaull pays tribute to former Fitzroy FC player Gordon Proudfoot who passed away recently.
Almanac WAFL: Sharks turfed out of top spot
July 26, 2022 by 4 Comments
Western Australian correspondent Les Everett reports on the WAFL Round 14 matches played last weekend.
Almanac Footy: The unknown history of country zoning Part 2 – Reshaping the competition
July 26, 2022 by 5 Comments
VFL country zoning reshaped the competition as Ian Munro highlights in Part 2 of ‘The Unknown History of Country Zoning’.
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Tomahawk ends Port’s finals ambition
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Tom Hawkins kicks the last two goals of the match to shatter the Power’s dream of finals footy reports Nick Kossatch.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review/Round 20 Preview – What a weekend!
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What a weekend for Collingwood, the death of two greats, and the Pies came back at the death of the match to win a thriller against the Dons.
Almanac Teams: (Footy) Life begins at Forty; Best of Number 40 (1980- )
July 25, 2022 by 6 Comments
The skipper on the bench and a 20-year-old with single figure games? The heat is really on now for Rodney Boyd to select his best sides in this his 40th such effort.
Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League Round 14 – Sorrento v Mt Eliza: Closing time
July 24, 2022 by 15 Comments
It’s fifth versus second as Sorrento hosts Mt Eliza on a winter’s Saturday. David Wilson makes the trip south and (surprisingly) west.
Almanac Mates: ‘What’s up Doc?’
July 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber attended the funeral and wake of his footy mate Bill ‘The Doc’ Doherty OAM, and shares his thoughts of the man and the celebration of his life.
Round 19 – Sal’s Preview: Duck surprise
July 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the form and made his tips for the AFL Round 19 matches this weekend.
Almanac Family History: Tina Ongarello Reminisces
July 21, 2022 by 21 Comments
The Footy Almanac community passes on its deepest sympathies to Tina Ongarello and the extended Ongarello family on the passing of Tony. Tina wrote about her family and footy some years ago.
Tina Ongarello remembers wonderful days of family and footy. [First published in 2011]
Almanac WAFL – Round 13: Sharks on Top, Tigers Come Alive
July 21, 2022 by 3 Comments
As crook as a dog Les Everett may be, the WAFL correspondent reports on the fallout of Round 13 of the 2022 season from his couch and what the stakes are for some clubs as the season nears its conclusion.
Round 19 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 19 this weekend.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 14
July 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 14’ highlights the match Henty v Culcairn, and features Henty player Garry Mikan.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: William Westerman and Jesse Dayton on July 29
July 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is on 29 July. It features two special guests: author, historian and academic William Westerman, and from Texas, musician, author and actor Jesse Dayton. All welcome.
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