In his first season of footy for Inverloch U/11’s, Jack plays in a grand final. While marvelling at the spirit which abounds in country football, Haje Halabi manages to offer his son a few words of advice.
Comfort in the Familiar
August 19, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie escapes to the Bellarine Peninsula for a weekend of head clearing and country sport. (Marvellous observations – Ed.)
Northern FL: Cougars Secure Finals Position With Impressive Win Over Montmorency
August 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s finals time for Northcote Park after a breakthrough win over Montmorency, reports Stephen Marson.
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy: A Funeral, a Baptism, Ergodic Subsystems and Schadenfreude
August 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
How did the Roys lose that one? Lively and entertaining speculation from King George III in the finest tradition of the columnist who assumes the freedom to weave anything in. [Very entertaining – JTH]
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy
August 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill follows the Roy Boys to Beach Oval as they take on Old Brighton
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One – update after round 19
August 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Eleven tipsters still remain. Click through for this week’s state of play.
August 1985: Three footy heads walk into a disco
August 13, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is reminded of his first experience at a disco when his daughter and her friends take a ‘Fancy’ to some of the music from 1985.
VAFA – Fitzroy v Hampton Rovers: Peta’s Providore, Kerry’s burgers and Roysters Natural ice the cake for Jimmy O’Reilly and Val Allpress’ (2nd) inductions to life membership.
August 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
Another match at the Brunswick Street Oval for Fitzroy sees a comfortable win for the Reds over Hampton Park. By King George!III recounts the day for the Footy Almanac. [Sparkling writing, by George – Ed]
Northern FL: Northcote Park hanging on to finals position after loss to Greensborough
August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A bad weekend for the Cougars, with all three teams losing to Greensborough in convincing fashion at Bill Lawry Oval. Now in fifth place on the table, the Cougars will have one eye on the results of other sides before being assured of a place in the finals.
Junior Footy: Fergus Anderson shows versatility and commitment as the Fitzroy Blues Under 12s get home in a tight one.
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fantastic debut Almanac piece from young sportswriter Fergus Anderson who not only wrote the story, he played in the game as well. [Great stuff Fergus – JTH]
WAFL Round 20 – Thrilling upset puts Swans into the five
August 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
East Perth set up a must-win clash against Peel Thunder in Round 21 to assure themselves a finals berth while Swan Districts cause the upset of the season; knocking off the Lions by one point at Bassendean.
From the US to Australia: My story of playing footy abroad
August 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
There’s always a novel way to recruit a footballer. Terence Brasch III explains how he came to run out for Dimboola in the Wimmera League.
Carn the Burgers
August 6, 2015 by 1 Comment
Glen! shares his memories of the mighty Coburg Footy Club, who certainly made their presence felt in the 1970’s and ’80’s. He also names his best team from the period [plenty of familiar names! – Ed]
Wimmera FL – Minyip-Murtoa v Horsham: Milestone banners, Burras style.
August 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Minyip-Murtoa hosted Horsham on Saturday in a match in which three Burras celebrated milestones. The photo is magnificent. [I am looking forward to getting up that way for the finals – JTH]
Northern FL: The Cougars relinquish third spot following a defeat at the hands of Bundoora
August 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As Stephen Marson explains, the Cougars gave up 3rd spot on the ladder after a loss to the Bundoora Bulls.
WAFL Round 19: Tigers earn a turn in the five
August 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Only four rounds remain in the 2015 WAFL season. This week sees Claremont sitting in fifth spot after an important win over Swan Districts with a former Saint-turned-Eagle having a big say in proceedings. With a huge clash against against the Royals this coming weekend, can the Tigers stay in the five?
VAFA – Fitzroy v Mazenod: Mazenod Go Old and Bald
August 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Phil Hill reports on the Fitzroy-Mazenod clash in his inimitable style. [Great win for the Roys – Ed]
Round 17- Richmond v Fremantle. And Red Hill v Pearsdale: Bad Kicking is Bad Football (usually).
July 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
The can bar can tell a lot about a club. Chris Daley spends an afternoon at the local footy before following the fortunes of his Tigers who are up against the Dockers at the MCG.
Northcote Park defeat bottom side North Heidelberg to stay in third position
July 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Marson brings the news from Northcote Park’s fixture with North Heidelberg, Division 1, Northern Football League. Places for the finals are tightening and the Cougars in in the thick of the action.
VAFA – St Bedes Mentone v Fitzroy: Roys faint hopes Tyquinated in feint battle at Brindisi
July 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Roys found it mighty tough away to St Bedes but the warmth of the North Fitzroy Arms helped get things back on track. King George III was there.
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