Join Mick Jeffrey in his Nth Qld pre-season odyysey
A Good Day For Footy? No, A Great Day!
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Adam Goodes visits picturesque Power Park in Gordonvale. A great day for all involved!
John Foord Oval, Corowa
March 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Inspired by Glen!’s reflection on the life of his mother, Peter Clark evocatively takes us to game day at Corowa
The Dressmaker’s scoreboard
December 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Watching the gorgeous new movie The Dressmaker, Vin Maskell couldn’t help but notice, despite Kate Winslet’s considerable charms, that there was a good old-fashioned 1950s scoreboard in some of the shots.
So Vin contacted the props department and got the low-down on the making of the scoreboard and the filming of the footy scene, at Jung Recreation Reserve in the Wimmera.
Training for six – Chapter 2: Training for two
November 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo shows that footy training can be varied and fun, even when there are only two of you. Everything you need to know to lock up the B&F next season.
The Country comes to Town
October 28, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Royal Melbourne Show comes to the MCG, David Parker addresses the latest Essendon Blockbuster.
Quintessential country football photos
October 20, 2015 by 5 Comments
Photographer Peter Argent has captured some classic country footy moments here. [Which is your pick for quintessential country footy photo? – Ed]
100% For 100 Minutes
September 16, 2015 by 5 Comments
The Almanac’s Farrer League correspondent, Josh “The Hot Gospeller” Pinn brings us all of the heartache of the East Wagga-Kooringal Hawks tilt at a long-awaited flag.
This is Australia: Melrose footy ground and surrounds
September 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is Cameron McCallum’s drone video taken at the Northern Areas Football League Grand Final at Melrose FC in the Southern Flinders in South Australia.
That’s Mt Remarkable in the background.
They’ve had rain. The season looks promising. Check the canola (yellow) in the background. And the colour of the grass generally. God bless `em.
This is Australia: Country Grand Final
September 14, 2015 by 3 Comments
This is Australia alright. Check out this superb photo. James Lang’s yarn is arriving on the afternoon train at which point we will acknowledge the photographer. Maybe it was you James? We’re told a few SA Greatest Wool Team members were in attendance too.
My Grand Final Memories (As a Player)
September 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mick Jeffrey has looked into an open premiership window on three occasions. He shares with us his memories of those Grand Final days – some more vivid than others.
What Do You Tell Your Son On The Eve Of His First Grand Final?
August 21, 2015 by 9 Comments
In his first season of footy for Inverloch U/11’s, Jack plays in a grand final. While marvelling at the spirit which abounds in country football, Haje Halabi manages to offer his son a few words of advice.
Comfort in the Familiar
August 19, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie escapes to the Bellarine Peninsula for a weekend of head clearing and country sport. (Marvellous observations – Ed.)
From the US to Australia: My story of playing footy abroad
August 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
There’s always a novel way to recruit a footballer. Terence Brasch III explains how he came to run out for Dimboola in the Wimmera League.
Wimmera FL – Minyip-Murtoa v Horsham: Milestone banners, Burras style.
August 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Minyip-Murtoa hosted Horsham on Saturday in a match in which three Burras celebrated milestones. The photo is magnificent. [I am looking forward to getting up that way for the finals – JTH]
Round 17- Richmond v Fremantle. And Red Hill v Pearsdale: Bad Kicking is Bad Football (usually).
July 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
The can bar can tell a lot about a club. Chris Daley spends an afternoon at the local footy before following the fortunes of his Tigers who are up against the Dockers at the MCG.
Ovens and Murray Football League Rd 13 – Corowa-Rutherglen v Yarrawonga: The battle of the Murray!
July 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Victoria’s Ovens and Murray League held their white ribbon round on the weekend, and threw a number of local ‘derbies’ in to the mix (North Albury v Albury, Wodonga v Wodonga Raiders) for good mix. Glen and the lads from the Royal Oak headed to John Foorde Oval where the Corowa-Rutherglen Roos met Brendan Fevola’s Yarrawonga Pigeons
James Grapsas’s Blast from the Past: Daryl Vernon
July 19, 2015 by 5 Comments
James Grapsas begins a new series on players from days gone. They won’t necessarily be household names. In this first story he speaks with Richmond and Swans player Daryl Vernon whose experience offers insight into the life of the fringe VFL player in the early `80s.
Farrer Flag Favourites for ’15
July 15, 2015 by 16 Comments
Josh Pinn and his wider family have strong connections with the East Wagga-Kooringal Football and Netball Club. They are on the march and he wants everyone to know about it.
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