The Northern Bullants first survived, and now, thrive. Daniel Kelly covers the Bullants’ mighty win over Richmond in last weekend’s round of VFL competition.
Almanac Footy Writing: Bullants follow up an emotional win with a professional one
July 7, 2021 by 2 Comments
Almanac Country Footy Families: The Halls of Buln Buln
July 7, 2021 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob has sent us a famous photo of a Dad, John Hall,and his sevens sons on the day they all played in the Buln Buln seconds.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 3, 1953: Collingwood v Geelong – fanatical fighting spirit versus power and class
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Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s record run of wins in 1953 with the Cats’ Round Three defeat of Collingwood.
Round 17 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 17 footy fixture subject to change with venues to be determined for some matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review and Round 17 Preview
July 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 16 was not a good match for the Pies against the Saints. Cam Hooke is confident Collingwood can turn their fortunes around in their Round 17 match against the Tigers as he predicts in his preview.
Balcony Banter: Ghosts of the Game
July 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll visited the MCG and was moved by the eerie feeling of emptiness despite the presence of other fans. First published by Balcony Banter.
Almanac Teams: Fifteen minutes of fame (1980- )
July 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s team of more obscure Number 15s since 1980 contains an umpire and a federal court judge…be careful what you get up to around this side!
The Merger Trilogy: The Room Where It Happened
July 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
The ultimate fate of Fitzroy in the AFL was decided by a group of middle-aged men in suits at Punt Road Oval, as William Westerman recounts in this conclusion to his trilogy marking 25 years since the first (and hopefully only) merger in VFL/AFL history was confirmed.
Paul Ahern finds his opportunity knocking at the Northern Bullants
July 3, 2021 by 2 Comments
Daniel Kelly talks with Northern Bullants emerging leader Paul Ahern to discover his people’s background and his experiences in both the AFL and the VFL.
Almanac Footy: The Geelong Ruck Crisis
July 2, 2021 by 12 Comments
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos considers the question that has frustrated Geelong supporters for years: who should play in the ruck?
Almanac (Footy) Art and History: 1904 VFL Grand Final: Fitzroy v Carlton
July 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
DJ Williams continues his series of articles combining art and football history. This time he covers the 1904 Grand Final between Fitzroy and Carlton.
Almanac Local Footy: Northern Bullants give ex-VFL affiliates the Blues
July 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Daniel Kelly took great delight in watching the Northern Bullants record their first win of the 2021 season – all the more so because it came against Carlton!
The Demons: Steven and Billy Stretch – Part 1
July 1, 2021 by 13 Comments
Steven Stretch was a skinny kid who became a quality AFL player for the Melbourne Football Club during their strong late 80s era. Matt Watson provides this profile of a great career. (Epic! – Ed.)
The Merger Trilogy: On the Frontier
July 1, 2021 by 4 Comments
William Westerman continues to chart the story that saw the Fitzroy Football Club merge with the then Brisbane Bears to become the Brisbane Lions.
Almanac History: Music, sport and the footy in July 1971
July 1, 2021 by 7 Comments
Glen! takes us back 50 years to remember the music, the tennis and the footy from July 1971.
Almanac Footy Writing: The VFL is restored to its former glory!
June 30, 2021 by 5 Comments
Covid chaos? Not so, says Wippet, as he illustrates how the mass exodus of AFL teams to Victoria may actually be a blessing in disguise for the (rightful) resumption of the VFL competition.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 2, 1953: Footscray v Geelong – a blue and white blizzard.
June 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Geelong dominated an undermanned Footscray to consolidate a flying start to the 1953 season. Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s undefeated run.
Round 16 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when
June 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The AFL 2021 Footy Fixture for Round 16 is available and updated with changes made due to Covid 19. Find out where, when, and who your team plays this round.
Jake Lever Leaving
June 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
‘Jake Lever Leaving’, a poem from Damian Balassone, reflects the despair when a favourite footballer leaves the club.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 Review and Round 16 Preview
June 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is very disappointed with Collingwood’s loss against the Dockers but is confident they can atone for themselves in their Round 16 match against St Kilda.
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