Peter Baulderstone previews the first round of WAFL finals and declares his undying support for local footy and Swan Districts. Go the Black Ducks!
Almanac Footy: Dan Oakley Memorial – Williamstown Seagulls FIDA FC
August 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Callum Quirk returns to the home of the Williamstown Seagulls FIDA FC to attend a memorial for former player Dan Oakley who died tragically in 2014.
Almanac (Local) Footy: The Perfect Groundhog Day
April 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
The commencement of the local footy season is upon us again. From his Fearon Reserve vantage point, Smokie ponders this – and Groundhog Day.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The One Indiscretion of His Life’ by Gideon Haigh
February 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
The inimitable Roy Hay has reviewed Gideon Haigh’s latest book which looks at the life and times of William ‘Barlow’ Carkeek.
Almanac Gifts: The Keilor Gift honour board
February 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
After Jim Parker, the 1979 Keilor Gift winner, contacted us, we’ve tracked down the honour board about which he was inquiring.
Almanac Footy – Ascension of the Sharks: WAFL season in review
October 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Another season of footy in the west is run and done. Les Everett gives us the lowdown on how the Sharks climbed the mountain after time in the wilderness and how the WAFL season as a whole ended up for all sides.
Almanac Footy: Why winning isn’t everything
September 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
The big dance is the topic of the moment, but Ian Wilson reflects on the bigger picture via Mick Malthouse, Donald McDonald and the Werribee Tigers of 2023.
Almanac (Women’s) Footy: The Payneham Falcons are flying high !
September 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Verity Sanders explains the expansion and on-field success of the Payneham Falcons Football Club’s women’s program. Vying with their men’s teams for equal status within the club, there’s a blueprint here for others to consider. (An exciting, enthusiastically expounded exemplar of how to make a club prosper – Ed.)
Almanac (Local) Footy – AFL Sydney Grand Final: The pain is real, but the pride lasts forever
September 11, 2023 by 1 Comment
The fabric of a footy club is special. Michael Shillito reflects upon not only the pain that yanks at that fabric in a heartbreaking Grand Final loss as favourites, but also the strength of community and growth that weaves it together.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Fitzroy Thirds Fan Day – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
July 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Some of the boys from old (new?) Fitzroy will be putting on a show for the fans at Ramsden Street Oval in Clifton Hill and would love to see you there!
Almanac (Ammos) Footy: VAFA Div 3 – Canterbury v Swinburne Uni
July 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill headed off to St James Park in the leafy east for his hit of Ammos footy this weekend. Looks like Canterbury are building for a big September. But what of the state of the canteen?
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’ by William Westerman
May 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
In this review of William Westerman’s ‘Merger’, Jonathan Pilbrow shares how affecting and emotional he found the book’s subjects and their portrayals while offering lessons for the future and hope through community. [Couldn’t agree more – Ed]
Almanac (Local) Footy: ‘Known Knowns’
April 14, 2023 by 5 Comments
As Williamstown CYMS prepares for Round 1 of the VAFA premier B season against St Bernard’s, Smokie provides a preview.
The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 3)
January 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
Nick Marshall continues his series about the Keilor Sports Club. Part 3 looks at the various clubs and organisations that are a part of Keilor Sports Club.
Almanac Footy: Coorparoo FC’s finest 1984-1986
December 2, 2022 by 4 Comments
As a 20 year old in the army at Oakey, Ian Wilson played footy for the Coorparoo FC. He fondly remembers his time at the club and living in Queensland. Ian names his ten best players from the club during his time there.
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Falcons through Tigers get another bite at Sharks
September 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Les Everett keeps us up to date with his take on last weekend’s WAFL semi-finals.
Stalking David Parkin Part 2
September 15, 2022 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson continues the tale of his interactions with legendary AFL player and coach David Parkin.
Stalking David Parkin Part 1
September 14, 2022 by 8 Comments
AFL Hall of Fame member David Parkin celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this week. In this classic semi-insiders yarn, Ian Wilson recalls his handful of interactions with ‘Parko’ over the years.
Almanac WAFL Finals: Sharks attack, Thunder coming
September 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
It’s finals time in the west, and Les Everett has you covered for the two big finals: East Freo v Claremont and Peel v South Freo
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