Sal Ciardulli previews the last round of the AFL home and away season for 2021.
Almanac Music: Music is your only friend.
August 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
Along with football, a great love of music is an an integral part of life for Richard Griffiths. His musical tastes and influences are examined, and together with bands he played with, enables Richard to fulfil the joy and experience that music provides.
Almanac Footy: Bachar Houli, an ornament to the game
August 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
Bachar Houli, the triple premiership star of Richmond, has announced his retirement from the AFL after 232 games. The Footy Almanac salutes an exceptional contributor to the game.
Round 23 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who is your team playing?
August 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Last game of the home and away AFL Season 2021 and a critical round for teams fighting for positions in the final 8.
Almanac Footy: WAFL Round 19 – Swans, Sharks, Dockers turn back the clock by Les Everett
August 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Les Everett has a wrap of the weekend’s WAFL competition – and some cracking shots to go with it.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 9, 1953: St. Kilda v Geelong – ‘Invincible’ Cats
August 18, 2021 by 5 Comments
St. Kilda were the next team to fall to the mighty Cats in the 1953 season, outrun by Geelong in the final quarter. Peter Clark’s series on the Cats’ record run of wins continues.
Hawthorn and women’s footy – Back to the future…again
August 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
With the announcement of Hawthorn’s women’s side, Anne Cahill Lambert finally has a side she can really get behind in the AFLW. Her thoughts have turned to the great coaches of the brown and gold and their dedication despite ‘day jobs’ vying for their time…and of course what lies ahead.
Almanac Teams: Second Eighteen (1980- )
August 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
It might be Rodney Boyd’s ‘Reserves’ for his Number 18 side, but there are plenty of entertaining names who have interesting stories from their time on the biggest stage.
Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: A Powerful 19 straight floors hapless Carlton
August 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A crushing win to the Power smashing Carlton by 95 points in their Round 22 clash was enough to bring a huge smile to the face of any Port Adelaide supporter as it surely did to Nick Kossatch.
The WAFL season keeps rolling on
August 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
WAFL correspondent Les Everett keeps us up to date with developments out west where Brandon Donaldson starred for South Fremantle in the local derby.
A young Bullant taking all before him
August 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Daniel Kelly reports on the emerging, very talented young Bullant, Mutaz Nour. Remember that name!
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 9: West Torrens
August 13, 2021 by 14 Comments
West Torrens – The Mighty Eagles – is the subject of Swish’s latest review of the players from the 1971 SANFL Mobil Cards. Fred Bills, Glen Pill, Peter Phillipou and Bob Wildy, names to bring a smile to the Thebarton faithful.
Round 22 – Who is your team playing this week?
August 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Round 22 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information in the event of re-scheduling.
Almanac Footy: Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ben Robbins and Dermott Brereton
August 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Former AFL player, Dr Ben Robbins discusses mental health and wellbeing issues in sport with Dermott Brereton on SEN Radio.
FEARLESS 2021 – Post Olympics…the footy helps the time pass with lockdown drudgery, but racism is not acceptable.
August 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Paul Thomson presents his thoughts on post Olympics, the racism controversy, and reports on the outcomes of the Round 21 matches.
‘Mr Ovens and Murray…’ by KB Hill
August 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rambling through his extensive library during Covid Lockdown, KB Hill stumbled across a slim volume which traces the life and times of Cleaver Bunton, a major figure in the Albury region and also regarded as ‘Mr Ovens and Murray’.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Norwood: Quarter time in Chernobyl
August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall goes to watch Glenelg find their way to 15-and-0 with Pete and Trev.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 8, 1953: Geelong v Fitzroy – Cats bewilder ‘Roys
August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
Geelong’s dominance of the 1953 season was further established as the Cats ran roughshod over a meek Fitzroy outfit. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s record run of wins continues.
Almanac Teams: First Eighteen (1980- )
August 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Talk about a stacked forwardline! Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 18 side has a glittering goalkicking group who would scare the pants of any bunch of defenders.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: And the battle for fourth just became really interesting.
August 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The final spot in the eight is up for grabs as St Kilda records a stirring victory over Sydney to keep them in the race for the finals.
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