Braham Dabscheck provides an overview of the NSW Australian Football Heritage Society, and reviews their latest publication, ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025’.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025
January 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Almanac Footy: Manly Warringah Wolves FC – A howler to impress
September 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Chris O’Sullivan, an old footy mate of Citrus Bob Utber expresses his feelings for the Manly Warringah Wolves FC, and how good they are for footy in NSW.
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.
Event: NSW Australian Football Historical Society’s annual lunch with East Sydney’s Greg Harris and Ray Millington
November 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
If you’re in Sydney next month and a fan of footy history then you may be interested in this lunch.
Almanac Footy: 2021 Carey-Bunton Medal results, and 2021 NSW State of Origin Team announced
August 31, 2021 by 1 Comment
AFL players with NSW origins are eligible for a number awards announced each year. The winners of the 2021 Carey-Bunton Medal for best NSW player in the AFL, the Mohr Medal for leading goal kicker, and the Stiff Medal for emerging talent have all been announced. The 2021 NSW State of Origin team has also been selected.
Almanac Football: Carey-Bunton Medal update – Here comes the Big Cat!
September 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Tom Hawkins heads the leaders board for the Carey-Bunton Medal as Rod Gillett updates the votes from the Round 15 and 16 matches.
Almanac Football – Carey-Bunton Medal: State of Origin team to be selected
September 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rod Gillett advises selectors are in the process of naming the 2020 NSW AFL State of Origin team, and the votes are in for Round 14 for the Carey-Bunton Medal.
Almanac Football – Round 10: Carey-Bunton Medal
August 11, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Round 10 votes are in, and leader board is updated for this year’s Carey-Bunton Medal for best AFL player from NSW. {Thanks to Richard Colless for sending these to us – Ed]
Riverina Wool Team Inspires Selection of NSW Greatest Team
May 9, 2019 by 8 Comments
Rod Gillett has been involved in the selection of the NSW Greatest Team of All Time. It was announced today (May 9, 2019) in Sydney. Take a look!
Goalkicking Immortality
February 14, 2018 by 20 Comments
Boom Almanac recruit Sam Harvey has tracked down those who have kicked 200 goals in a season throughout Australia. It’s quite a club and quite some research. [Excellent portraits too – Ed]
No footy this weekend? I saw plenty when SWANZ took a trip to Rooty Hill.
September 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin made the trip to Rooty Hill to watch the Swans Reserves in the NEAFL and qualify for next week’s Grand Final against the Giants.
South Australia v Queensland and NSW 1980 – Double Dare Ya
November 4, 2015 by 26 Comments
The SANFL seemed to play representative games against everyone bar the VFL in 1980. This double header from Adelaide Cup Day has Swish Schwerdt asking whether Qld or NSW footy was better off for the run.
Back to St George Day
July 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Lovely memoir from Piffy, prompted by a return to Olds Park for a St George premiership reunion. [Cracker – Ed]
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