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.
Balcony Banter: Like Christmas Day
October 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It has taken a long time but Lynda Carroll is so ecstatic about Melbourne’s premiership win that it felt like Christmas Day. Her story was first published on the MCC Members blog, ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – After 57 Years it’s a Melbourne Spring
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With Melbourne’s first premiership in the bag after 57 years and the Spring Racing Carnival upon us, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the fields at Flemington and Randwick to pick a winner or two for punters.
Almanac Footy: Remembering the day Robbie’s dream died
October 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Demons finally got it done for Robbie Flower – long after their first attempt, writes Ron Reed as he remembers the Melbourne great who died seven years ago this weekend.
Balcony Banter: A long time coming
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Emma La Mari is a happy Demons supporter after Melbourne’s long awaited thirteenth premiership.
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