Gareth Meyer and his mate Matt did something different during the AFL Grand Final 2021, they exchanged commentary with one another via text message using favourite footy cliches.
Grand Final 2021 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Once Upon a Time in the West
October 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig
October 28, 2021 by 54 Comments
David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
Almanac Footy: David Palm – friendship and footy
October 26, 2021 by 34 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles the extensive footy career of David Palm, former Norwood FC, West Perth FC, and Richmond FC player.
Almanac Teams: Twenty-three skidoo (1980- )
October 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Shaw family, some AFL coaches and nomadic footballers feature in Rodney’s side this week.
Almanac Teams: Absolutely 23 (1980- )
October 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
A mouthwatering prospect comes from this side, which team would have a better day out: Rodney Boyd’s Number 18 or Number 23 forward line?
Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy
October 15, 2021 by 18 Comments
Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 – JTH]
Almanac Teams: Catch 22 (1980- )
October 11, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 22s include names from the Netherlands, USA, PNG and one figure so imposing he might as well have had his own country!
Almanac Archives: Raising Arizona
October 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
From the Footy Almanac Archives ten years ago, these thoughts were on Trucker Slim’s mind.
Almanac Rugby League: Farewell Benji Marshall
October 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to NRL and NZ rugby league great Benji Marshall who has announced his retirement.
Almanac Poetry: 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai – Leaning towards the Landlords
October 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob presents some of the many amazing haikus received during the 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai.
Almanac Footy – WAFL Grand Final: It all adds up for the Lions
October 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
It was an emphatic win for the Lions in the WAFL, the second big grand final in as many weeks for Perth and Les Everett was on hand to document the victory.
Almanac Teams: Best 22 (1980- )
October 4, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ironic given the number and its association with the best side a club can put up, but Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 22 team shows a few limitations compared to the smaller numbers we’ve seen so far.
Dennis Modra: Norwood’s electrifying pacey wingman
October 4, 2021 by 16 Comments
Champion Norwood wingman turned 80 on this week. Malcolm Ashwood profiles the electrifying, pacey wingman from the `60s.
Almanac (Footy) Obituary: RIP Greg Parke
October 2, 2021 by 14 Comments
After the euphoria of the Demons’ premiership win, supporters are saddened by the death of former player Greg Parke. David Clerehan pays tribute.
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