General Footy Writing

Almanac Footy History: Len Thomas, South Melbourne: ‘A chip off the old block’

April 27, 2022 by Almanac Admin 5 Comments

Roger Spaull documents in depth the story of father and son South Melbourne greats Len and Bill Thomas and their connection to service in the armed forces for this ANZAC Day.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 6 and Preview Round 7

April 26, 2022 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Good win for the Pies against the Dons as reviewed by Cam Hooke. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 7 match against the Gold Coast.

Almanac (Footy) Poetry: Umpire Dissent

April 26, 2022 by Rhys Howells Leave a Comment

There has been a lot of comment about umpire dissent of late, here’s one from Rhys Howells in verse.

Round 7 – Who, where, and when?

April 26, 2022 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 7.

A grievance from the ‘Unrealistic Attempt’

April 26, 2022 by Peter Zitterschlager 2 Comments

Unrealistic marking attempts are due more respect for their attempt from the umpires than they presently receive argues Punxsutawney Pete.

Round 6 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Power break hoodoo for first win

April 25, 2022 by KOSSYPOWERMAN Leave a Comment

After a horrid start to the AFL season 2022, Port Power bounced back with a convincing win over West Coast for their first win of the season.

Almanac Teams: A Cloke(d) Hunter in the Weed; Obscure 33s (1980- )

April 25, 2022 by Rodney 1 Comment

Rodney Boyd’s second crack at the players of the Number 33 has some lasting cult figures (and haircuts going through a bit of a revival of late!) and some less noted relatives of more famous names.

An Anzac Story: The Death of Mark McGrath

April 25, 2022 by Michael Sexton 5 Comments

This Anzac Day West Adelaide will honour Mark McGrath along with eight other former players who made the supreme sacrifice during the two World Wars. Michael Sexton shares the story of McGrath’s footy career and RAAF service.

Collingwood v Essendon Queen’s Birthday 12 June 1972

April 24, 2022 by MagpieGreg 12 Comments

MagpieGreg remembers the first time Des Tuddenham returned to Victoria Park after leaving the Magpies to coach the Bombers. It was a massacre for Tuddy!

Round 6 – GWS Giants v St. Kilda: Miracle at Manuka – Saints’ Jacks slay the Giant(s)

April 23, 2022 by Braham Dabscheck Leave a Comment

Second on the ladder, 5 wins and 1 loss, the Saints are looking the real thing for season 2022. Braham Dabscheck reviews their Round 6 win against the Giants.

Almanac Footy: No need for umpire reform, Eddie

April 22, 2022 by Ron Reed 2 Comments

Yes, footy umpires need more respect but that doesn’t mean the whole system should be dismantled, writes RON REED.

FEARLESS 2022: Round 5 reviewed and ‘playworpel’ introduced

April 22, 2022 by Fearless Leave a Comment

FEARLESS 2022 reviews all the Round 5 matches in his inimitable style.

WAFL Round 1: Kick straight

April 21, 2022 by Les Everett 2 Comments

The WAFL season is underway and Les Everett is back to keep us up to date.

Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on respect for umpires

April 21, 2022 by Drizzle 5 Comments

The Muse has been around the traps over the years and has seen it and heard it all which puts him in a perfect position to be musing on respect for umpires.

FEARLESS 2022: Rounds 1 and 2 reviewed

April 20, 2022 by Fearless Leave a Comment

FEARLESS 2022 brings his reviews for the season up to date with his reports of Round 1 and 2 matches.

A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 1

April 20, 2022 by Peter Clark 3 Comments

After last week’s prologue Peter Clark hits the ground running with Episode 1 of his new footy series, ‘A Season in the Sun 1975’, highlighting matches from the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues.