With the odds stacked against West Coast it should have been a walkover for Carlton to win this Round 12 matchup, but it was not to be as John Gordon reports.
Almanac Footy: Richmond 1998
June 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rodney Boyd examines Richmond’s season in 1998, a midway point between the premiership years of 1980 and 2017.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Snakes in the goal square
June 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sports journalist Ron Reed tells more fabulous footy tales from the Dennington Dogs; this time, the ‘bit unusual’ Robbo, the snake catcher.
Almanac Football History – Darkness and Light: The remarkable and tragic story of the Banks family
June 7, 2021 by 23 Comments
A rich and engaging tale of the Banks family, in particular two extraordinary brothers, Tom and Albert, who made history in Victoria and Western Australia over a century ago, shared here by John Gordon. [Exceptional story. Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Friday the Thirteens (1980- )
June 7, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sometimes a player makes a big impression, too big for just one side – for Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 13 side since 1980, that player is Allen Jakovich.
Round 12 – Essendon v Richmond: The Dons and the Dogs (no not Footscray!)
June 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
Rod Oaten reports on the Dreamtime clash between Essendon and Richmond with the Tigers bringing the Bombers back to earth with a thump.
Round 12 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report
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Bangkok correspondent Paul McKay presents the Floreat Pica Society Match Report of Collingwood’s thrilling Round 12 victory against the Crows.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: Duck and don’t touch!
June 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the form and made his predictions for Round 12, part 2 of The Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Almanac Life: Our Winter Family
June 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
Rob Spurr takes a nostalgic look back to his early days supporting Carlton at Princes Park with family and friends.
Round 11 – Haiku Bob: the dithering
June 4, 2021 by 5 Comments
It’s tough being a Collingwood supporter at the moment as Haiku Bob reflects in his latest haiku poem.
Round 12 – AFL Footy Fixture: Sir Doug Nicholls Round Part 2
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Covid lock down in Victoria has created changes to this week’s AFL Footy Fixture for the completion of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Check out our fixture for all updated information as to where, when and who your team is playing.
‘One of Chiltern’s Finest……’ by KB Hill
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill talks to octogenarian Billy Peake, an icon in the annals of the Chiltern Football Club.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Grossman – Remembering the Battle of Bushfield
June 2, 2021 by 7 Comments
As a young man celebrated Australian sports writer Ron Reed played senior footy at Dennington where he was coached by South Melbourne premiership player Don Grossman. The Dennington Dogs went on to win the premiership. [Terrific memoir – Ed]
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 19, 1952: Geelong v Carlton – Cats rev up for finals
June 2, 2021 by 6 Comments
Kardinia Park was packed as the Cats battled the Blues in the final home and away round of 1952. Meanwhile, John Coleman chases another ton at Punt Road. Peter Clark continues his coverage of the Geelong record breakers of 1952-53.
Almanac Footy History – The Crapp Chronicles Part 10: A Crapp Forgery?
June 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
Some people will resort to all sorts of tricks for their team to win a match. This episode of the Crapp Chronicles relates the combination of a forgery, an umpire, and a WAFL final in 1906.
Round 11 – West Coast v Essendon: The Dons Bring Joy
June 1, 2021 by 4 Comments
Like many Bomber fans, Rod Oaten was full of joy with Essendon’s great win against the Eagles.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review of Round 11 and Preview of Round 12
June 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Though things may be bleak for the Collingwood faithful at the moment, Cam Hooke maintains his positive outlook for the team’s future success.
FEARLESS 2021: Double shots Round 9 and Round 10
June 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 catches up with his reviews of all matches from Round 9 and Round 10.
Almanac Teams: Number 13, lucky for some (1980- )
May 31, 2021 by 4 Comments
Some creative accounting from Rodney Boyd got a couple of players in his best Number 13 side, but there’s no doubting the brilliant stats behind one enigmatic Melbourne forward who features.
Almanac Life: Sporting Heroes 1954
May 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
1954 was certainly a great year for Australian sport as Allan Grant remembers some of his sporting heroes from that year.
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