This Saturday (August 16th) sees Adelaide University Blacks FC stalwart Darren “The Jerk” Graetz play his 500th game for the club. Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood pays tribute to the gregarious figure, join him with your praise
Adelaide Uni Greys Melbourne Lunch: Meeting Rulebook
August 8, 2014 by 21 Comments
Luke Reynolds attends an Adelaide Uni Greys lunch to meet the great man. Not Bob Neil – but his acolyte ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood.
South African Lions in International Cup Buildup in Jamestown
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Last week the South African Lions AFL team came to Jamestown in the mid-north of South Australia, to begin their preparation for the International Cup in Melbourne this week. James Lang tells how they inspired the community, and the community inspired them.
VAFA – B Section: Fitzroy v St Kevins
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our man in maroon, Phil Hill, reports on the Royboys game against St Kevins on the weekend. Injuries have cruelled this season, but they will be going forward in the future.
WAFL Round 19: Bulldogs win derby; Lions end Royal run
August 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All good things must come an end for the 10 game winning streak of Les Everett’s East Perth Royals. The final four is now settled, with Subiaco and East Perth looking a cut above the rest.
South African Lions Heading to Jamestown
August 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
James Lang previews the arrival of the South African team for the International Rules tournament culminating at the MCG on 23 August. They start at Jamestown in the Mid North of South Australia to see how the locals do it. (Updated with link to Mike Sexton’s ABC story and pix – Ed).
Debbie Lee joins the 300 club
August 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Katie Lambeski celebrates Debbie Lee’s 300th game. Debbie is a legend of Australian footy. And Katie has emerged as a fine young writer who has tremendous energy and initiative. Katie is known to the Almanac community through her story in Footy Town (2013).
FIDA Bulls charge into flag contention
July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The business end of the FIDA season is fast approaching and the Bulls are charging.
Recent Things
July 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
Are you sick at the thought of Hird (seen but not), Hockey (Joe not Kookaburras), bombs (Gaza not Gazza), rockets (non-mick) and surface to air missiles (other than Jake Carlisle)? Kate Birrell’s glorious art is some balm for your soul.
Ten best state league performances from AFL players
July 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Which young Swan racked up a cool 64 touches back in Round 8? Which former GWS player averages 12 tackles per game (yes 12) in the VFL? Jackson Clark gives us the low-down on state league fantasy football stats.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode Lucky 13
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This week Matty Q, The People’s Elbow and Stone Cold are joined by Ben Cuzzupe of Bound for Glory News to talk all things journalism. ‘yoof’ journalism and footy. And where are the footy computer games?
SANFL Round 14 – Norwood v South Adelaide: Taming the Monkey Brain
July 22, 2014 by 5 Comments
With a the aid of wellbeing seminar, Dave Brown survives his Redlegs holding onto a 44-point quarter-time lead.
Barry Clarke: dairy career prolongs football passion
July 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rick Bayne tells the story of Barry Clarke, who in his 50’s is still kicking goals, both on the field and off it with his dairy company.
FIDA Seagulls win for Daniel
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Williamstown beat North Ballarat in a match which was dedicated to the memory of Daniel Oakley who died unexpectedly on Sunday July 6.
The beauty and function of wool (in footy jumpers, blankets and beards)
July 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Clint Rule still wears his old footy jumper as a barrier against the Adelaide cold, to differentiate himself from Gen Y, and because he’s a tight-arse.
Spoon the WAFL interest
July 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bracing for next week, Les takes us through the results from Round 16 of the WAFL – interest lies in the wooden spoon race…
Lions old and new
July 10, 2014 by 14 Comments
Rees Quilford spends a day watching the Lions: midday at Brunswick Street Oval; afternoon at the MCG. Enjoy these terrific observations from an old Royboy.
Is junior football too politically correct ?
July 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
Are we becoming too precious as a society? Wrapping our kids in cotton-wool? Jakson Clark poses these questions and more.
Boys Don’t Cry – Central Juniors 1974 (Warning: Contains Traces of Laceup)
July 10, 2014 by 7 Comments
After a 1974 incident that lead him to tears, Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt vowed he would never fiddle a team sheet. He’s kept that vow.
Rules? What rules?
July 9, 2014 by 19 Comments
When Almanackers write about their childhood football experiences, Peter Cresswell gets jealous. He gets jealous because he didn’t have any. Our Kiwi scribe has plenty of adulthood footballing experiences though.
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