Les Everett reviews last weekend’s round of matches in the WAFL.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Being where the ball ain’t!
June 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
Richard Griffiths played his schoolboy footy at Carey Grammar where he was handy enough to be noticed by some officials from Glenferrie Oval. This is the story of his memorable career at the Hawthorn Football Club. [Top yarn – JTH]
Almanac Footy: Two Merretts and a Rohan of Cobden
June 18, 2021 by 13 Comments
Cobden Primary School punched above its weight with three future AFL footballers attending the school during the time Col Ritchie was teaching there.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: All in the Family
June 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli discusses some of the contentious issues arising from last weekend’s matches, and he also previews the Round 14 games.
Almanac Country Football: Wimmera Football League and the Nhill Football Club
June 17, 2021 by 4 Comments
Richard Davis takes us to Nhill in a thriving Wimmera footy environment for a game featuring the club he has supported for decades. That support has always been from afar; this was the first time Richard has ever watched them play in the flesh!
Round 13 – North Melbourne v GWS: the addiction returns
June 17, 2021 by 4 Comments
It’s tough being a North supporter this season, especially after giving up a big lead and holding on for a draw against the Giants, as a frustrated Andrew Starkie tells.
Round 14 – AFL footy fixture: who, where, and when
June 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
For all you need to know about your team and who, when, and where they will be playing in Round 14 see the Footy Almanac fixture for details.
Geelong’s Record Run – 1952 Grand Final: Geelong v Collingwood – Geelong back-to-back VFL premiers
June 16, 2021 by 6 Comments
It was Geelong v Collingwood in the 1952 Grand Final. Geelong were looking for consecutive premierships for the first time in the club’s history. Peter Clark’s coverage of the record-breakers of 1952-53 hits a high point.
Five things you may have forgotten (or don’t know) about Shannon Hurn
June 14, 2021 by 5 Comments
A timely and tongue-in-cheek refresher about the sometimes under-the-radar Eagles backline marvel Shannon Hurn from John Gordon.
Almanac Teams: Fourteen karat gold (1980- )
June 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
It might not be the first number you think of for out and out champions, but Rodney Boyd’s side of the best in Number 14 since 1980 is surprisingly stacked with top shelf talent.
Almanac Footy: 1968 Victoria v SA – Never in it
June 13, 2021 by 28 Comments
South Australia had reason for hope leading into their 1968 clash with Victoria. Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt relives what happened next in his inimitable style.
Almanac Sport: A tribute to two pros
June 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, Nick Kossatch had the delight to watch two pros excel on their respective sporting fields, football and basketball, as he highlights in his report.
Almanac Footy: Edelsten – Death of the Swans Golden Era
June 13, 2021 by
Sports writer Ron Reed remembers the flamboyant Geoffrey Edelsten (a ‘cartoon character all his life’), his effect on the Sydney Swans, and on football in general.
Almanac Footy: The tragedy of Bucks, a Collingwood life riddled with injustice and adoration
June 10, 2021 by 8 Comments
Sean Mortell remembers Nathan Buckley’s Collingwood highs and lows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Nathan Buckley resigns
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke responds to Nathan Buckley’s decision to step down from the Collingwood coaching position.
Geelong’s Record Run – Second Semi Final, 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats through to Grand Final
June 9, 2021 by 4 Comments
Collingwood stood in Geelong’s path to the 1952 Grand Final. Peter Clark looks at the 1952 Second Semi Final in his series on Geelong’s Record Run.
Almanac Footy: Well that was big by Les Everett
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on what turned out to be a very big weekend in WA footy.
Book Extract: The Last Hurrah by Adam Woolcock
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
This is an extract from Adam Woolcock’s book ‘The Last Hurrah”. It relives the thrilling last minutes of the 1964 VFL Grand Final, including Neil Crompton’s famous goal.
Almanac Footy: Podcast Review – Hay 1992: Triple Treat by Rod Gillett
June 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rod Gillett reviews country football broadcaster Robbie Mackinlay’s latest podcast, ‘Hay 1992 – Triple Treat’ recalling how the Hay FC set up their premiership win in 1992.
Almanac Footy: ‘Gutless umpire!’ Fact or Fiction?
For 15 years or so, Dave Warner has been analysing the question of the nature of home town umpiring bias. The results have been fairly consistent. Here is his report on the year so far.