It was 25 years ago that one of the most significant and earth-shaking events in the VFL/AFL’s 124 year history took place. William Westerman (author of ‘Merger’) has a three-part series on the machinations around Fitzroy’s path from proud original club to subject of administration and economic rationalisation. This is the first part of the trilogy.
Almanac Teams: Fifteen love (1980- )
June 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
For the second number running, there is leadership in spades for Rodney Boyd’s side with a singular talent relied upon to control the forward line. Who would win a clash between the Number 14 and 15 sides?
Round 15 – Brisbane v Geelong: Cats could learn from the Black Caps
June 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber thought he was heading for a heart attack watching Geelong’s woeful performance in their Round 15 match against Brisbane.
Winning in Wyche – Part 3: Pressure unearths diamonds
June 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s 1969. Despite some injury woes, Wycheproof-Narraport have put together a handy Under 16 footy team. However, the League seems to have a wealth of talented young players across some very good junior sides. Sean Mortell gives us the next installment of a memorable season up the bush.
Almanac Footy Opinion: It’s time…for a Tassie team in the AFL
June 24, 2021 by 13 Comments
In this piece (first published at The Conversation),Tim Harcourt argues the case for a Tasmanian football team to join the AFL.
Almanac Footy Writing: Continuing the umpiring debate…
June 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nothing in the AFL is as contentious as the decisions made by the men in green. Stainless jumps into the umpiring debate.
Almanac Footy – WAFL: Ins and outs, winners and losers
June 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
Les Everett reports on last weekend’s WAFL action and gets behind the lens as well.
Round 15 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture: Who, where and when?
June 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some cracking games coming up in Round 15. For details where, when and who your team is playing, check out our fixture.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 1, 1953: Geelong v Hawthorn – a new season begins.
June 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Geelong opened the new season with a huge win against Hawthorn at KardiniaPark. Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s record undefeated run.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: ‘Opportunity’ – Bill Wootton
June 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bill Wootton’s footy poem ‘Opportunity’ reflects a split second decision that should have won Collingwood the Anzac Day clash against Essendon in 1995.
Round 14 – Gold Coast v Port Adelaide: The Power return to winning ways and Yeppoon Swans just keep winning
June 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch reports on Port Adelaide’s big win over Gold Coast suggesting the Power should be more ruthless by absolutely smashing a hapless opposition rather than be contented with a good win.
Almanac Footy Writing: Carpe Diem Fages…A Teacher’s Teacher
June 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
Chris Fagan coaches his one hundredth game today (June 19). Teacher-writer Shane Reid pays tribute to the warm-hearted teacher-coach, and argues that Fagan’s a natural teacher who wants the best for other people, especially his players and everyone at the Lions. [Super anecdote demonstrates the point – Ed]
Almanac Footy: “If you don’t mind umpire, that was only 14.5 metres!!’
June 19, 2021 by 7 Comments
Contentious umpiring decisions cause frustration and confusion for footy supporters everywhere. ‘We was robbed!’ is a plaintive cry in closely fought games. John Gordon steps into the debate.
Almanac (Jail) Footy: Why there were few fights in jailyard footy
June 19, 2021 by 5 Comments
Sports journalist Ron Reed recalls social footy matches in the 70s against teams from Pentridge and other prisons.
Almanac Footy: WAFL – A footy weekend
June 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
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!
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