The Tykes lost, but the Bombers won. And so did the Burgers. Then there were the local footy results. Rod Oaten’s sporting weekend offered the proverbial mixed bag.
Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac (Part 2)
May 7, 2021 by 13 Comments
Continuing the family tradition, proud dad Luke Reynolds reports on the debut of his second son, Josh, for South Colac Under 14s.
‘Ya gotta have luck…’ by KB Hill
May 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill traces the contrasting premiership success rates of several great players in the Ovens & Murray and Ovens & King Leagues.
‘Derby Day Looms……’ by KB Hill
April 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
KB Hill traces the history of the local Wangaratta ‘derby’, Wangaratta Rovers v Wangaratta Magpies.
Almanac Local Footy: Players wanted for Boyne Island-Tannum Sands Saints
April 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
Fancy some sun and sand as well as a kick? Almanac contributor Nick Kossatch is involved with the Boyne Island-Tannum Sands Saints Football Club. The club plays in the Capricornia competition near Gladstone and is seeking players.
Almanac Footy History: South’s shining star – the story of Bruce Sloss
April 25, 2021 by 7 Comments
Bruce Sloss is a name not many VFL/AFL supporters would know, but a century ago he was a star of the game. In this brilliantly researched piece, Roger Spaull tells the glorious and tragic tale of footballer-soldier Lieutenant Sloss.
VAFA – Fitzroy v Ajax: ANZAC Day at Brunswick Street Oval, then, and now.
April 24, 2021 by 13 Comments
John Harms spent ANZAC Day 2012 at the Brunswick Street Oval helping with Auskick, having lunch and then watching an exciting match between the Roys and the visiting Ajax side. [Reprised]
Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Carltony
April 23, 2021 by 8 Comments
After a poor performance from the Carlton club as a whole last Saturday, John Butler is as disappointed as any Blubagger. But he isn’t buying into the subsequent pile-on.
The 19th Man
April 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
Biased? One-eyed? No-one was ever as blatantly unfair as Forbsey, the reserves umpire whose performances bordered on downright cheating
Almanac (Local) Footy: Ainslie Women’s Division 2 – Round 1
April 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Div 2 Ainslie footy side is on the improve.
Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac
April 20, 2021 by 30 Comments
Gavin Reynolds made his debut for South Colac on the weekend, a footy club which has a very special place in the heart of the Reynolds family thanks to Gavin’s great grandfather, Kelvin. Gavin’s proud dad, Luke, reports. [What life’s all about – JTH]
‘A Day at the Footy with Donny…’ by KB Hill
April 15, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill recently caught up with 1954 Footscray premiership player Don Ross. The two old-timers reminisced about the Dogs in that era and the local scene today.
Almanac Local Footy: Wanted – one second-hand scoreboard clock
April 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mordialloc Football Club, in Melbourne’s south, is on the lookout for a second-hand (so to speak) scoreboard clock. The Scoreboard Pressure website is trying to help. (And we’re happy to help them – Ed).
Almanac Roadtrips: Two great clubs in two great days
April 12, 2021 by 11 Comments
The splendour of country Victoria is often worth a visit; the towns of Bright and Myrtleford are no exception. For Haje Halabi they’re more than worthwhile – it’s a return to the roots, a place of friends, food and the footy clubs that shaped him.
Winning in Wyche – Part 2: Combining to survive
April 9, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell continues his series on footy in Wycheproof way back when. In Part 2 he explains the origins of The Combine and introduces some charcters who go on to make a name for themselves in Wyche and in footy.
Almanac Footy: Season 39
April 9, 2021 by 12 Comments
It all started Round 4, 1983! Old Dog takes a funny look at the start to his 39th season of adult footy. As well as a love of family and football.
VAFA Premier B Section – Williamstown CYMS FC: The Ladder
April 9, 2021 by 4 Comments
Having climbed through the lower rungs of the VAFA, this Saturday the Williamstown CYMS Football Club will play its first ever match in Premier B Section. Smokie muses on the notion of climbing ladders.
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