Has Phil Hill made an early call, Roy Boys on their way to A Grade? Will the Tramconductor’s settle the BOG debate in Fitzroy’s win over Parkdale?
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Parkdale: Two A Graders do not a B Grade Side Make.
June 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Country Football: I read it through the Grapevine
June 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Glen breathes in the country air at Kinglake and remembers how footy used to be played, a winter sport in wintry conditions.
Almanac Country Football: The Footballer – Rupanyup Rumour 1954
June 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
David Parker has recently discovered a 1954 copy of The Footballer, the Official Organ of the Wimmera League. Enjoy this cracking read of Rupanyup Rumours.
A Fitzroy Life
June 3, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Harms loves living in The People’s Republic. Here he describes a thoroughly Fitzroy weekend which featured Geoff Blainey, a win to the Roys and a lightning carnival for the juniors.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Is the Clydesdale faster than the Ox?
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
King George!III is thinking about the possibilities of the season after the Royboys’ home game v Monash Blues.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 8: I’ve Been to Berri Too
June 1, 2016 by 25 Comments
Gordon Agars wanted to find out what made Chocka Bloch tick in the lead up to Round 8, 1986. Rulebook had other ideas. If you don’t fight, you lose, as SA found against WA.
Mount Beauty Oval, late Autumn 2016
May 31, 2016 by 4 Comments
AJ Brady’s beautiful pic from Mt Beauty.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 29/5/16
May 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The latest football results from around Australia and sporting results from around the world.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Second Preference, Lots of Love and Ang’s Penis
May 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Saturday home game for Fitzroy and Phil Hill enjoys the lunch, laughs, lovin and leaves with a Men’s Health Check up.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 7: Greek Goals, Roma, Russelling
May 26, 2016 by 22 Comments
Gordon Agars reports on Adelaide Cup week 1986, followed by the Blacks Round 7 results. Sponsored by Cacas All Night Pharmacy, Lennies Tavern and Desiree Cousteau.
Rotary Lunch: John Harms, Alicia Sometimes and Nicole Hayes at Brunswick St. Oval (May 28)
May 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Come one, come all, to the Brunswick Street Oval for lunch this Saturday (May 28). John Harms will chat with Alicia Sometimes and Nicole Hayes – editors of the book “From the Outer: footy like you’ve never heard it.” [Bookings are open – Ed].
VAFA B Section – Beaumaris v Fitzroy: A Game for the Ages
May 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Every now and then a sporting contest gets a hold of you because it is such a thrilling contest where everyone gives their all. Royboy Nick Marshall, who played in the seconds on Saturday, became totally engrossed in this classic contest between hot faves Beaumaris and Fitzroy. [I’ve got to watch the replay – JTH]
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 22/5/16
May 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
All the latest sporting results fit for publishing
VAFA B Section Round 7 – Beaumaris v Fitzroy: What a Game!
May 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill wishes he were Neville Cardus as he tries to find words to do justice to a superb game of footy between Beaumaris and his Roys. [This sounds like a cracker Phil – Ed]
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 6: New Kid In The Black
May 18, 2016 by 18 Comments
This week, Gordon Agars discovers the answer to Griff’s forward line woes, right under his ashtray.
Northcote Park FC – Bronik Davies: Our Leader is right up with the best of them!
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A tribute to Northcote Park’s very own Bronik Davies.
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: The remains of the day
May 17, 2016 by 8 Comments
David Wilson channels Kazuo Ishiguro for a day on which people, in the form of players, volunteers and supporters all shine brightly through the lens of “club”.
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: Put a Sock In It
May 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Phil Hill reports on a resurgent Fitzroy and the security offered by a usefully applied checklist [Not for squeamish readers nor those fearing dental work – Ed].
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton Grammarians: Of Politicians and Pickering W.
May 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
After the annual political lunch at Brunswick St Oval (thanks Rich Willingham), Fitzroy beat Old Brighton for the first time ever at home. King George!III reports on the lunch and the footy.
Recent Comments