We’re off and racing in the WAFL and there have been some cracking results, none moreso than South Fremantle’s solid win over West Perth. Les Everett has the details.
Almanac Footy: Five things that made the NTFL Grand Final great
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Despite the overwhelming chorus of ‘Footy’s back!’ in recent weeks, footy has of course been back in several guises for many months. One league wrapped up with a thrilling Grand Final for the ages – the NTFL. Jackson Clark gave us five reasons why it was such an outstanding game.
‘Hawks Honour Centurion Sam’ by KB Hill
April 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sam Carpenter’s football career is a classic example of overcoming adversity and defying expectations. KB Hill speaks to Sam as he reaches the 100-game milestone for the Wangaratta Rovers.
Almanac Life – Gordon Schwartz: Proud of his Barossa and Light Football heritage
March 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Well known SA journalist Gordon Schwartz, a man proud of his Barossa and Light Football heritage, is the topic of Peter Argent’s article.
Winning in Wyche – Part 1: Growing up in the shadows of a mini landmark
March 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell begins his search for the story of one of Wycheproof’s finest moments: the Under 16 premiership of 1969. [This series is going to be a cracker – JTH]
‘Andrew Dale……A Fortunate Life……’ by KB Hill
March 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Dale had a long association with footy before getting into the horse racing industry. KB Hill looks back over a successful life immersed in sport.
Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul – A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1895-2020’
March 14, 2021 by 2 Comments
Bob Utber’s new book, ‘Heart and Soul-A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1895-2020’, will be released shortly. You can pre-order the book now.
‘Demon Robbie reflects on ’73 flag…’ by KB Hill
March 11, 2021 by 2 Comments
KB Hill caught up with Robbie Allen as they recalled the O&M League Grand Final of 1973.
Almanac (Local) History: Just across the bay – a history of the Portarlington football, netball and cricket clubs
March 10, 2021 by 3 Comments
A project to research and record the history of the Portarlington football, netball and cricket clubs is under way. Roy Hay invites anyone with memories or information concerning these clubs to participate.
Almanac Football: The Lienert legend continues
March 3, 2021 by 2 Comments
A father-daughter football lineage was continued when Sadie Lienert made her SANFL women’s debut for West Adelaide, following in the footsteps of father Kym. Peter Argent provides the story and pictures.
Almanac Footy – Corowa ‘Last to First’, a Glory Days Podcast review
March 1, 2021 by 9 Comments
Rod Gillett has listened to and reviewed a recent podcast looking back at the Corowa Spiders’ amazing O&M flag in 1968.
‘……A Class Act……’ by KB Hill
February 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Kevin Hogan, a sports prodigy from Violet Town, had a long and successful career in both football and cricket. KB Hill recounts the life of yet another local legend.
‘The Surrey Boys – among Beechworth’s sporting elite…’ by KB Hill
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles the Surrey clan from up Beechworth way. Philip and his sons Brendan and Kayde have been wonderful servants of their home teams for many years.
Almanac Football History: Fitzroy’s last finals series, the fabulous 1986 season
February 16, 2021 by 14 Comments
Following on from his recent look back at 1984, Phillip Mendes revists what was to be the final VFL/AFL finals series for the Roys; 1986. From the smashing of the ’85 premiers to the retirement of Superboot, it was a momentous year.
Almanac (Country) Football: The incredible story of the 1952 South Gippsland Football League Grand Final
February 6, 2021 by 10 Comments
Kickittotim recounts the sensational 1952 South Gippsland League Grand Final between Fish Creek and Meeniyan and the incredible aftermath when the goal umpires discovered they had different scores. Read on and find out what happened next. [Fantastic read! – Ed]
Heroes of Footy
January 18, 2021 by 11 Comments
Old Dog has a New Year’s hope: that the Otway Districts Footy and Netball Club will have an Under 18s again and that the young people of the area will have a chance to feel what it is to be part of this club and community and to get to really know the people at the heart and soul of it all and fully understand what it all means.
Almanac Football History: Fitzroy’s Topsy Turvy 1984
December 28, 2020 by 7 Comments
Phillip Mendes has an in depth look at the 1984 season from a Fitzroy perspective – a year in the middle of what many consider the great club’s last hurrah in the VFL/AFL.
Almanac Book Review: ‘On the Premiership Trail – More Travels in Victorian Country Football’ by Paul Daffey
December 10, 2020 by 3 Comments
Rod Gillett reviews Paul Daffey’s latest book, ‘On the Premiership Trail: More Travels in Victorian Country Football’ which will be launched tonight at the Nathalia Football Club.
Almanac Footy: The Ian Brown Memorial Fund Match – Ballarat FL v Bendigo FL 1953
December 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
Historian Roger Spaull recounts a classic (and tragic) piece of country football history, ‘The Ian Brown Memorial Fund Match – Ballarat FL v Bendigo FL 1953’.
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