Living every kid’s dream, Grade 9 Parade College student Laird Ramshaw got to play in a Grand Final for his beloved Fitzroy Junior FC. With the match coming down to the wire, Laird had to step up and get his team back into the contest. [Sounds like a thriller Laird – JTH}
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Laird Ramshaw: My Under 14 Premiership triumph
February 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Fitzroy Junior FC – Trivia Night & ‘Fitzroy Idol’ (July 28)
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Junior Football Club are holding a trivia night and ‘Fitzroy Idol’ performance – it’s on this weekend, so get in quick if you want to be involved. Details inside.
Juniors Almanacking – Memories of 10-year-olds. Brilliant.
August 27, 2017 by 12 Comments
It’s book week. This is David Wilson’s story of volunteering to take a couple of sessions at his children’s school on “the writing of a memory.” A rare privilege.
Almanac Junior Footy – Kew Rovers v Fitzroy Under 10-3: The story of a terrific Roys win in pictures
August 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Under 10-3 10.15.75 Kew Rovers 1.3.9. Here’s how the game unfolded – through the lens of Charlotte White’s camera. SEE THE FULL GALLERY
A report of Richmond Centrals v Fitzroy Under 10-3 in haiku
July 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
Look out Haiku Bob. Roys’ Under 10-3’s coach Yabby Symons reports on her side’s stirring effort against Richmond Centrals in haiku.
Junior Almanac – Fitzroy Under 10-3 v Richmond Juniors: Photo Gallery
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Fitzroy Under 10-3 side found themselves in a tough match against the kids from the mean streets of Richmond amid a rivalry that goes back a century to when Richmond’s Squizzy Taylor blued with Fitzroy’s Old Ted Whiting over control of the sly grog shops at the fag end of Fitzroy.
Junior Footy – Fitzroy Under 10-3 v Ashburton: The moon’s a balloon, again
May 17, 2017 by 6 Comments
It was Theo Harms’s turn to produce a match report for the mighty Roys Under 10-3. He considers the lunar conditions and then writes a lively account of the kids’ dominant performance especially during the last quarter when Marlo was palming to Matt like he was Simon Madden, Brad Ottens and Polly Farmer all rolled into one. [Great stuff Theo – Dad]
Photo Gallery: Camberwell Sharks v Fitzroy Under 10-3
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Have a look at some great junior footy action photos by John Harms.
Fitzroy Under 10-S v Ivanhoe: Footy’s Back
April 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Roys went to Ivanhoe to start off their 2017 campaign. Everyone had a red hot go.
Almanac Junior Footy: Looking for three footballers to play with Fitzroy Under 10-S
February 16, 2017 by 5 Comments
Fitzroy Under 9-S (about to become Under 10-S we hope) is one of the great footy teams on the planet. However, to guarantee we remain together, we need three more players. John Harms is helping with the recruiting.
Almanac Music: Hell’s Bells chime across the half forward flank
August 11, 2016 by 6 Comments
ACDC’s Hell’s Bells bobbed up in an unlikely place and was almost the highlight of the season. But there was something better. John Harms explains.
Junior Footy – Fitzroy Under 9-S v Ivanhoe: The Thunder Clash of Fitzroy Lions and Ivanhoe (by Frankie Donnini)
August 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Frankie Donnini shows how much he loves his team by penning this epic match report from the Fitzroy Under 9-S game against Ivanhoe last Sunday. At the Almanac we encourage kids to “Love your sport, love your schoolwork”. They are learning that telling stories is fun. [These kids are great – Ed]
Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Beverley Hills
July 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fitzroy Youth Girls were beaten at Victoria Park, but nevertheless remain in unchartered waters – a finals place is already booked.
Junior Almanac – Preston Bullants v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Last week the banner, this week the race
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last week it was the banner, this week they experienced the joys of ‘the race’. Joey, skipper for the day, leads the Fitzroy Under 9-S out at the famous Cramer Street ground at Preston. Joey kicked four.
Junior Almanac: The joy of being an Under 9 footballer.
July 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dylan Colyer is a true team man (as is his Dad Richard). Dylan broke his leg in a lunch-time bingle at school – before the start of the 2016 season. He hasn’t missed a game – as stats man and barracker – and he’s waited patiently for his day to arrive. On Sunday he made his junior footy debut – in Round 10 – v Brunswick. Check out this gallery of photos taken by Richard.
And where would you expect to find a sponsor of Fitzroy JFC?
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It seems the Fitzroy JFC has sponsors located in far-off places.
Junior Almanac: Parkside R v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Photos – Freeze frame on an icy morning
June 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In this photo essay of Fitzroy Junior FC the temperature was very cold, but both teams got the blood flowing and played some excellent footy.
Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Bulleen
June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Some fabulous action shots accompany dave2718’s report from the Fitzroy v Bulleen youth game at the BSO
The young Roys meet Jacko’s real people
June 17, 2016 by 13 Comments
The Fitzroy Under 9-S travelled to Heidelberg and learnt what real life is actually like.
A Fitzroy Life
June 3, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Harms loves living in The People’s Republic. Here he describes a thoroughly Fitzroy weekend which featured Geoff Blainey, a win to the Roys and a lightning carnival for the juniors.
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