Twin flags for FIDA Seagulls

The Williamstown FIDA Seagulls capped off a stellar season by winning two premierships on Sunday 28 August at Central Reserve, Waverley.

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Finals Week 1: Cracking Semis

Gordon Agars has somehow lasted until the first week of the Blacks 1986 finals. They’re going OK.

VAFA Section B – Parkdale v Fitzroy: The Wait

John Harms will always remember Parkdale v The Mighty Roys. [With sincere gratitude to the players, coaches, and all those behind the scenes who make it happen – JTH]

Almanac WAFL: Royals to meet Thunder in WAFL elimination final

Les Everett reviews the final round in the WAFL home and away season: Next week Peel vs East Perth and South Fremantle vs West Perth

VAFA Premier B, Round 18 – Fitzroy v Parkdale: The Won’t-But-Should-Have Match

A win to Fitzroy should have been a time to celebrate. Phil Hill and the Lion’s faithful were left flat after the early season losses come home to roost costing the boys a shot at the finals. Disappointed but Phil can’t wait for next year.

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 18: Focus Puller

Gordon Agars spend a wet week indoors, exploring the latest home entertainment options, before venturing out for the last minor round of the AUFC 1986 season.

Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Comp 2 Update R22

Peter Hille with his Rotary Tip One update: Last week we lost 2 on the Demons. One round to go then a bye!

The Lousy Bounce – Part 3: Royboys last game.

Heartfelt Fitzroy supporters, this is for you: memories of the Royboys exit from the VFL/AFL.

Almanac Country Footy – Mullewa v Northampton: Last minute

Mullewa hadn’t won a game in the Great Northern Football League all year but overcame Northampton side in the final fixture. Peter Sweeney reports.

FIDA Grand Finals this Sunday

The FIDA footy season comes to a finale this Sunday 28 August, with four Grand Finals, all at Central Reserve, Glen Waverley.

Almanac WAFL: Early elimination final for WAFL by Les Everett

Les Everett reviews WAFL round 22 with one spot still available for top 5, who will take it?

VAFA Premier B: Fitzroy v Old Scotch

Phil Hill bemoans the lack of possession and structure in the Roy Boys loss against Old Scotch.

Almanac Local Footy: Small Time

With his book completed and footy season at a close, Matt Zurbo keeps his AFL watching to one game a week.

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 17: The Reels, A Round At The Fountain

Gordon Agars has a sizeable windfall during Round 17, which somehow leads to a night out at one of Adelaide’s famed rock pubs with one of the Blacks’ famed rock dogs. It’s time the tale were told.

VAFA Premier B, Round 16 – Fitzroy v Beaumaris: Turn to the sunlight

Starting with A.A.Milne and ending with La Marseillaise, David Wilson observes “one of those days” in old Fitzroy. [Fitzroy’s last home game for the season is on Saturday 20 August – Ed].

WAFL – Round 21: Sharks slip into the five

Weekly WAFL results and comments from Western Australia correspondent, Les Everett.

Almanac Junior Footy – Under-10s East Keilor v Keilor: Preparing for a Grand Final with Fijian inspiration

East Keilor FC Under 10s were inspired by Fiji’s success in the Rugby 7s. Read Michael Gallus’ report on this uplifting tale.

VAFA – B Section – Fitzroy v Beaumaris: A Storm is Coming

Fitzroy took on the top side, Beaumaris, at Brunswick Street and after a tight first half blew the game open away with a superb third quarter and a fighting final quarter for a fantastic win. They’re now third on the ladder with a vital game against Old Scotch coming up at home this coming Saturday (Aug 20).

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 16: Ump Goes The Thump

Gordon Agars (and a young Chris Kenny) were on the beat for Round 16 1986 at the world’s greatest football club. A feral ump, Jerk’s crash repair bill and garlic sauce make an unusual trifecta.

Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Ivanhoe

For the Roy Girls the result in the last game of the season was not quite what they were after.