Braham Dabscheck discusses the announcement of increased AFLW player payments for the 2022 season.
Almanac Footy History: Jason Gwilt and the Papua New Guinea connection
May 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
Jason Gwilt tells the story of his connection with Papua New Guinea and Australian Football and recalls a memorable moment when his son James first ran out for St Kilda.
Round 9 – Haiku Bob: lopsided moon
May 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob expresses his feelings in haiku through another loss for the Pies.
Almanac Rugby League: Footy diplomacy in the Pacific region
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Would a team from PNG in the NRL be a means of combating Chinese expansion in the Pacific region? Former diplomat Stephen Brancatisano offered his thoughts in a recent article in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy with John Harms (June 3) – Booked Out
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join us for lunch with Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy at the North Fitzroy Arms on June 3. Bookings essential.
Almanac Books: ‘A Football Genius – The Peter Hudson Story’
May 19, 2022 by 2 Comments
A Football Genius: The Peter Hudson Story by Dan Eddy tells the tale of one of the game’s greatest players. Read more about the book here.
Almanac WAFL Footy: Sharks rise to the top
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett provides his regular update on the WAFL and the recent interstate game against the SANFL.
1956: A sports and family memoir.
May 19, 2022 by 6 Comments
In this memoir, Allan Grant goes back to 1956 and, through the child’s eye, recalls those things that mattered to him, and some that didn’t. Sport was top of the pile.
Almanac Footy (History): 40 Years Ago (plus 3 days)
May 19, 2022 by 9 Comments
Here’s one for the historically minded. Rick Newbury poses a question about the Round 8 Sydney v Collingwood clash from May 1982.
Round 10 – AFL Footy Fixture
May 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in the Round 10 Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 5
May 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark’s engrossing review of country footy during 1975 continues with Episode 5 of, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’.
Round 10 – Pards’ Preview: Richmond v Essendon – Dreamtime Match, Where Dreams May Come True
May 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
Pards still maintains his confidence in the Bombers but is disappointed by the attitude of some of the supporters of the club.
Almanac Book Extract: Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this excerpt from Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’, it’s the last training before the Grand Final, and something is going on…
Almanac Teams: The Horse and the Frog, Best of 35 (1980- )
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
We’re halfway to Number 70 (will we get that far? Who knows!) in Rodney Boyd’s best of sides since 1980. Today’s team is all about a sextet of absolute stars in any era, with a few handy cameos thrown in.
Almanac Footy: The Kings of the Wings
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne’s Ed Langdon and Andrew Bradshaw have demonstrated how exciting the wing position can be in footy. For Ian Wilson it also reminded him of some of the greats from the past.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Disappointing loss by the Pies in their Round 9 clash against the Bulldogs hopefully will see Collingwood redeem themselves against Freo in Round 10 reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life.
Round 9 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Port’s forwards stand tall in Roo-molition
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide power their way over the hapless Roos with a convincing win in their Round 9 match.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Footscray: Aaron Naughton is Stevie Winwood
May 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
So many footballers have the looks and characteristics of other people observes Old Dog as he presents his thoughts on the Bulldogs excellent win over the Magpies.
Round 9 – Sal’s Preview: A few more protocols
May 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has perused the form and stats and made his informed tips for the Round 9 matches.
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