Kickittotim recounts the sensational 1952 South Gippsland League Grand Final between Fish Creek and Meeniyan and the incredible aftermath when the goal umpires discovered they had different scores. Read on and find out what happened next. [Fantastic read! – Ed]
Almanac (Country) Football: The incredible story of the 1952 South Gippsland Football League Grand Final
February 6, 2021 by 10 Comments
Almanac Footy: Catholic College Footy
May 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
On a visit to his old school St Vincent’s College (now known as Catherine McAuley College), Peter Sweeney enjoyed watching a Herald Sun Shield footy match played noting the magnificence of the main sporting oval and its huge improvement from his time there as a boarder (1967-1971).
Almanac Footy – Surf Coast Suns: The birth of a footy club
May 11, 2026 by 1 Comment
A new day dawns in the story of footy on the Surf Coast with the Suns playing in the BFL. Sean Hunt has more on a club bucking the trend of grassroots clubs folding.
Almanac Local Footy – Hay v Ultima: 150 years and one point
May 11, 2026 by 3 Comments
The oldest football club in NSW, the Hay Lions, celebrated 150 years of football on Saturday. Peter Clark describes their nail-biting one point win over fierce rivals Ultima.
Almanac Footy: Gus and The Not So Death of Football
March 24, 2026 by 9 Comments
Old Dog’s love of footy is undoubted, especially his passion for country footy and community. At his footy club Gus is fulfilling a role that brings an extra smile to Old Dog’s face.
Almanac Memoir: The Three Quarter Time Huddle
February 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark takes us to a country football ritual where spectators are welcome, the three quarter time huddle.
Almanac Memoir: Summer, Autumn, FOOTBALL and Spring
February 25, 2026 by 4 Comments
With the footy season fast approaching, Peter Clark shares reminiscences of football and life written by his father, former country football reporter Jim Clark.
Almanac Footy History: Purnim FC – premiers 1930. Can anyone help?
February 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Purnim won the flag in 1930. Can anyone help identify these team members? Please pass this on to someone who may have some insights about these blokes and about footy in the Purnim area generally.
Almanac Footy: Ovals Old Dog played (and trained) at that no longer exist
December 23, 2025 by 7 Comments
The Old Dog takes a nostalgic trip recalling many of the footy grounds he played on during his 43 year footy career, unfortunately some of the grounds no longer exist but the memories remain.
Almanac Local Footy: The Kat Trick
November 12, 2025 by 2 Comments
It was a thrilling day of grand final football in the North Pilbara Football League. John Gordon recounts what was an historic day for the Karratha Kats
Almanac Life: Templeton and Cordy
November 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Neil Cordy has known Kelvin Templeton, who is three years his senior, since he was a lad. Their paths have crossed many, many times and in some interesting ways, including on the footy field. In his Almanac debut, Neil writes about the respect he has for his dear friend and explains that it’s no surprise that he has written a terrific novel. [Welcome Neil – Eds]
‘Ninety-year-old AB still a passionate sporting fan…’ by KB Hill
October 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the life and times of Ab Comensoli, a Wangaratta Magpies legend, who celebrated his 90th birthday in August.
‘Vaudeville in the dressing rooms…’ by KB Hill
October 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
KB Hill charts the career of Stan Trebilcock with the Wangaratta Rovers and the local cricket association.
‘The year Mr Football came to town…’ by KB Hill
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s almost exactly 70 years since Bob Rose made the surprising decision to leave Collingwood to take up the role of player/coach of the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill reflects on that momentous time for the Rovers.
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Hampden FNL Grand Final
September 29, 2025 by 2 Comments
That’s all she wrote for the Western Districts in 2025, Dandy Andy gives us a run down of the big dance which was held on a Friday this season, in a break with tradition.
Almanac Writing: 500 pieces for the Footy Almanac
September 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
Matt Zurbo (Old Dog) is a much loved member of the Footy Almanac community. His stories about sport – mainly footy, music, and life in general acknowledge his passion and substance for the written word, incorporating first hand experiences over many years. Matt reflects on his writing life, including a contribution of over 500 stories to the Footy Almanac. [Well done Matt, a fantastic effort! – Ed]
“Hawks clinch flag number 17 in an epic ‘derby’ thriller……” by KB Hill
September 25, 2025 by 2 Comments
KB Hill returns to The Footy Almanac with coverage of the Ovens and Murray League Grand Final between Rovers and Wangaratta. It was a classic derby clash!
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap – Hampden League Preliminary Final
September 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Koroit win their way into the Hampden League Grand Final with their win over South Warrnambool in the Preliminary Final reports Dandy Andy.
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