In his long association with Williamstown CYMS FC, Smokie has seen many good footballers represent the club. Ben Gray, who plays his 200th match tomorrow, is one of the greatest.
Almanac Photography – Bush Footy Grounds: Moon Rising at Macarthur
June 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Paul Buxton has been traveling in Victoria and sent in this delightful photo of the footy ground at Macarthur.
Almanac Books: The Towns – 100 Years of Glory by Bernard Whimpress
June 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has written a new history of Edwardstown Football Club, aka The Towns.
The Old Footy Record Part 2 – Rochester v Hastings 1952: Match report
May 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
The mystery of the Rochester v Hastings football match in October 1952 has been solved! Read all about it!
The Old Footy Record: What do you know about this match?
May 31, 2019 by 8 Comments
This must have been some match! These images of an old footy record have prompted many questions about this game. If you can provide further information about the match to The Footy Almanac it will be greatly appreciated.
“The knock-about journo who made his mark” by KB Hill
May 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill speaks to Phil Nolan, the Echuca lad who became a footy icon and journalism legend in both Wangaratta and Devenport.
Citrus Bob Wants You!: Lang Lang Football Club History
May 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Can you help Citrus Bob out? He’s writing the history of the Lang Lang Football Club and he is seeking memorablia, information etc. Check out his post.
Everyday Obituaries: Brendan ‘Bourkie’ Bourke
May 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Bourkie, one of life’s great characters, died a few weeks ago. His funeral was a magnificent tribute to his rich life. This is PJ Brangan’s eulogy introduced by John Harms.
”Big Macca – Lackadaisical but magical” by KB Hill
May 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
According to KB Hill, “Good full forwards come packaged in a variety of shapes and forms.” But then there was Neale McMonigle.
Speedy Croweaters get the job done: by Les Everett
May 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Speed was the essence in the SANFL’s victory over the WAFL in their interstate game in Perth reports Almanac WA correspondent, Les Everett.
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!
VFA/VFL – The Burgers v The Boroughs: Red and blue deja vu
May 9, 2019 by 10 Comments
Mic Rees sees a moving tribute to legendary Coburg stalwart Ian Liversidge before watching his Port Melbourne side taken on the locals. His visit to Coburg City Oval takes him back to one of the VFA’s memorable grand finals- when Port came back from oblivion to snatch victory against Coburg in1980. [Super evocation of past and present – JTH]
Dan McCarthy – Inspired by the racing game by KB Hill
May 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.
WAFL Round 3: Three unbeaten
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After the third round, the WAFL’s ten-team ladder is beginning to separate more, with three familiar sides ahead at the final siren. Les Everett reports.
Local Footy: Adelaide Lutheran, premiers 1986.
April 20, 2019 by 8 Comments
This was first published a few years ago for the 25th anniversary of the 1986 Adelaide Lutheran premiership. Well, five years have rolled on. The 1986 players are getting together with the 1991 premiership players (how many played in both?) this Saturday. Here’s the story of the first quarter. [Forget Gordon Agars – Ed]
The All-Rounder, the Import, and the Coach who stayed – KB Hill
April 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill goes back a hundred years and more to bring us stories about the talented, the ‘colourful’ and the committed. The Wangaratta Football Club certainly went through some interesting times back then.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Statute of Limitations
April 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Roger Lowrey has been sitting on a secret for a while. [Very entertaining debut piece! Ed]
Almanac Football – The 10-team WAFL kicks off
April 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
WA Almanacker correspondent, Les Everett, reports on the first round of WAFL matches played last weekend.
SANFL – The Angaston Panthers: Their history and the greats of the club
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Peter Argent looks at the history and the great players from SANFL country club, the Angaston Panthers.
Round 4 – Previewish (again): A bit of Four Play
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tipsters, Sal’s preview of everything footy and horseracing for your consideration this weekend.
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