Ian Wilson continues the tale of his interactions with legendary AFL player and coach David Parkin.
‘A one-eyed view of the Semi-Final…’ by KB Hill
September 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts last weekend’s pulsating semi-final in the OMFNL between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers.
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.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 22
September 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
It’s Preliminary Finals time in Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1975 season in both the Farrer and Wimmera Leagues.
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
‘Saints versus Hawks: re-visiting a classic…’ by KB Hill
September 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
In the lead-up to last weekend’s Myrtleford v Rovers finals clash, KB Hill revisits a classic finals encounter between the two clubs back in 1984.
Almanac WAFL: Final round fizzer & Eyes on Freo for first finals
September 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett wraps up the final round of WAFL as they prepare for finals this weekend
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 21
September 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s semi-finals time in Peter Clark’s continuing history of the 1975 season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues.
Almanac Local Footy: The Sandlot
September 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
As the Williamstown CYMS Under 19s prepare for their second-semi final against Old Xavierians, Smokie looks back at music and films which were used for pre-match ‘psyching’ in his day – and suggests a film which would be a sure-fire winner.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 20
August 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s the start of finals time in both the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues in Peter Clark’s Episode 20 of his series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’. Featured player this week is Wes Richardson from Horsham.
Wayne Jackson: A life in football
August 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
An in-depth look at the life and times of highly respected former AFL CEO Wayne Jackson by Rulebook
Bendigo Football Netball League Qualifying Final – Strathfieldsaye v Golden Square: Dreams
August 28, 2022 by 16 Comments
It’s Qualifying Final day in Bendigo. David Wilson writes of an open, flowing game, of The Cranberries, of the diggings and the oval ball.
When Poetry Wins You Games of Footy
August 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A little old tale set in the desolate expanses of the Western Australian Wheatbelt was a 34 year old maniacal, psychopathic veteran of the game that had regrettably lost the dressing room at the big dance, but gracious for all the achievements that the Boddington Football Club had accomplished along the way to reach the Grand Final. Was it because of a poem he wrote that changed their fortunes around? Ian Wilson shares his story.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues- Episode 19
August 24, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark’s ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ has reached Episode 19. Jeparit v Murtoa played Saturday 23rd August 1975 is the highlighted match, and Doug Schumann from Jeparit is the featured player.
WAFL: Top four book their places
August 22, 2022 by 2 Comments
There were a few big blowouts in the WAFL, another scoreless term for the low-flying Eagles and a Perth Derby at Freo(!). Les Everett has all the details of Round 18.
Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 1)
August 17, 2022 by 7 Comments
Historian, footballer and community sport policy officer, Nick Marshall is this year’s Hayden Kelly Scholar. Hayden plays a significant role in the Keilor Sports Club and, along with the Almanac, invited Nick to look at the history of sport in the Keilor (country) area and its impact. This is the first of a series of articles.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 18
August 17, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark reviews match of the day between Collingullie v Culcairn in Episode 18 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’. He highlights players Ron Murray and Colin Hounsell,
Almanac WAFL: Thunder claps and the five tightens
August 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
Les Everett reports on all the Round 17 WAFL matches from last weekend.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 17
August 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark’s series ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ hits Episode 17, and features Match of the day: Dimboola v Minyip with Merv Neagle and Richie Kalms the highlighted players.
Almanac WAFL – Round 15: Thunder Roars and There’s a Draw
August 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
Our Western Australian correspondent Les Everett attends the history-making tie between East Perth and Peel while he gives the run down summary of the round and match report as well.
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