For all the wealth of talent in the tall blokes, Rodney Boyd found it tough going picking a midfield for his best Number 25 since 1980 side…could it be time for intimidation tactics?
Almanac Books: Review – ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’ – John Didulica
November 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews John Didulica’s book, ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’, a book that examines significant soccer moments pivotal to the code in Australia.
Almanac Footy History: Documentary – ‘The Mighty Hawks 1873-1985’
November 12, 2021 by 3 Comments
It’s amazing to see who turns up in documentaries. In this case a couple of black type Almanac lunchers in a doco about the history of Hawthorn.
Almanac Footy: Bill Mohr – The Wizard from Wagga Wagga
November 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
St Kilda champion Bill Mohr’s status as one of footy’s all time greats is beyond doubt. In an in-depth analysis of Mohr’s career, Roger Spaull presents a wonderful account of this great footy legend.
Almanac Teams: Winning Melbourne Cup jockeys and their footy counterparts
November 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
Glen!’s fertile mind has him picking a footy team of players who share their surname with a winning Melbourne Cup hoop. [Novel – Ed]
Almanac Footy Tipping Competition 2021: And the winners are…
November 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Here are the results from the Almanac’s various tipping comps…
Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere by Roy Hay
November 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay’s history of the involvement of aboriginal players in Australian Football is now available in a paperback edition. Read more about this book here. [Includes links to reviews – Ed]
Almanac Teams: Plenty more of 24 (1980- )
November 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some father-sons, favourite sons and a plucky redhead synonymous with Summer head Rodney Boyd’s side this week.
Almanac Football Obituary: Vale Russell Ebert
November 6, 2021 by 9 Comments
Russell Ebert made an immediate impact on Andy Thurlow one Saturday afternoon in July 1970. Fifty-one years later, on the death of Ebert, Andy reflects on how his admiration for Ebert grew and grew over the years.
Almanac Life: Dad and Monet
November 5, 2021 by 13 Comments
Serenity is the new gold according to Dips O’Donnell as he reflects on his dad’s life as he found peace and contentment in the twilight years of his existence.
Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ – A review
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bob Utber’s recent release, ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ is reviewed in latest edition of ‘The Yorker’ by Trevor Ruddell.
‘Iceberg dairy fresh butter…’ by KB Hill
November 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls his old mate, the colourful Frank Griffin – an old-fashioned ‘stirrer’ from way back.
Balcony Banter: All in the family
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, the Almanac’s ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber chronicled the link between the Collins family and the Melbourne Football Club.
Almanac Teams: 24/7 (1980- )
November 1, 2021 by 4 Comments
A handy side is Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 24, plenty of leadership options and a forward line that might leave you with a crick in the neck!
Grand Final 2021 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Once Upon a Time in the West
October 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
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.
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.
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