What a great Saturday of footy is in our backyard here in Melbourne this weekend – no excuses for not getting to enjoy a game somewhere in your region. Even the AFL has a suburban Saturday highlight with the real Western Derby taking place at Kardinia Park; although, despite it being an easy train trip [Read more]
RIVERLAND SUPERDOGS V PORTLAND MAF
May 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ROUND SIX 2011, Sun May 29th 2011 The Riverland Superdogs celebrated ‘Family Day’ at Lyrup Oval with a solid 16-point win against a gallant Portland Power in Master’s AFL round six. RFL umpire Mark ‘Orange Maggott’ Wilksch showed all as to why he should ‘give umpiring up’ with a supreme hard-running wingman’s game topped off [Read more]
So, what footy will we be going to this week?
May 26, 2011 by 13 Comments
Once again, no MCG Saturday game gives us an excuse to check out other options. Out my way, the big drawcard this Saturday will be at Aberfeldie, where Jason Akermanis will join new recruit Mal Michael and former Essendon players Hayden Skipworth, Damien Peverill and Courtney Johns as they “welcome” Chris Johnson’s Avondale Heights. This [Read more]
Roy Boy Liam
May 20, 2011 by 5 Comments
Roy boy Liam O’Connor breaks off half back, assisted by a strong shepherd from Marcel Laidlaw at Alfred Crescent on Sunday 15 March. The Fitzroy U11 Golds hung on to win by 3 points against arch-rival St Marys, in a game that could have gone either way. Almanac Admin
TEAM OF DECADE BOASTS WONDERFUL HOUSEHOLD NAMES
May 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
THERE was a tremendous air of anticipation in the room at the All Seasons Quality Resort at the end of October last year. Not only were 10 new people for the BFL’s Hall Of Fame to be inducted, but also the Team Of The Decade for 2000-2009 was to be unveiled. Members of the BFL’s [Read more]
A Good Mean Club Song.
May 16, 2011 by 5 Comments
Fengal rock up to play us. Their reserves have three men as old as me. At one stage, one of them fair bowls me over, then helps me up. “You’re my vintage.” he says. Later, I try to run through him, as he would me. In play, it’s all respect and fair. Matt Zurbobleh
Ammos: MHSOB v Fitzroy
May 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Now here is a dilemma that wouldn’t be faced by too many footy followers. Two teams you support play each other in a normal home and home round of footy. It could only happen in the wonderful world of the “Ammos”, but on this weekend it happened to me. The history of these two clubs [Read more]
Chasing the Bush Premiership V
May 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
After sitting 2-0 on top of the ladder the Imperials went into their 3rd round clash against the reigning premiers and other Murray Bridge side, Ramblers, full of confidence. We had some key outs but the general feeling was there was enough depth to cover that and we’d give a good account. I was named [Read more]
Hello old friend
May 9, 2011 by 9 Comments
Six weeks in and I’m off to see my first game of VFL football at the North Port Oval for season 2011. Gary Ayres’ Port Melbourne, 4 wins & no losses, are off to the best start for a Borough side since the 1999 model, coached by Darren Crocker, commenced their season 4-0. Port’s efforts [Read more]
Chasing the Bush Premiership- Pt. 4
May 6, 2011 by 2 Comments
It’s been a while since I updated Almanackers about my pursuits for the Imperial Footy Club and for those that care I thought I’d get off my arse and update my half a dozen or so fans about where my chase for a premiership stands. Truth is I’ve started a new job and been telling [Read more]
150 GAME MILESTONE STILL MILES AWAY
May 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You may remember last year when I discovered at the Brothers AFC presentation night that I was recognised for playing 146 combined senior and reserve grade matches for the club. Don’t be surprised if you didn’t, I even had to go back to past archives to try to find out if the figure at the [Read more]
Something old, something new, something borrowed & something blue
May 3, 2011 by 8 Comments
by Mic Rees The old custom above shouldn’t have been confined to events 17,000 kilometres from Oz earlier this weekend. Merv Hughes Oval/Turner Reserve, located on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, played host to a Division 2 Western Region Football League (WRFL) game on Saturday that could have used the tradition reserved to instruct [Read more]
Under Wimmera Skies
April 27, 2011 by 8 Comments
by Robert Allen The Wimmera Football League (WFL) is a nine team competition based on a string of towns along and adjacent to the Great Western Highway. For many years, the Minyip Double Blues and the Murtoa Kookaburras were bitter rivals in the League, and in its various antecedents dating back to the early 1900s. [Read more]
Last recruit
April 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
It’s that time of the year in bush footy. No matter what the code, presidents and committees, sponsors and hangers-on, club men who have worked hard all summer are trying to put the finishing touches on their team lists. They’re selling hope. John HarmsJTH is a writer, publisher, speaker, historian. He is founder and contributing [Read more]
Waaia v Tungamah
April 17, 2011 by 1 Comment
It has been well documented on the Almanac website that the Waaia Under Seventeens aren’t a good side. We’re a good team, but the quality of some of the players is questionable. So the feeling of walking into the changerooms, knowing that you’re a massive favourite to win comfortably, it was a nice change. The [Read more]
WHITEFRIARS OLD COLLEGIANS CELEBRATE 25 YEARS
April 13, 2011 by 23 Comments
He made his way towards our table dodging through the bustling gathering of blokes all cheerfully engaged in conversation about footy and old school day memories. “Choofer!” We called out his nickname. “G’day Choof” He shook hands with us, smiling like a bloke who’d just backed a long shot. G’days were swapped around. He took [Read more]
Jermaine’s story
April 12, 2011 by 4 Comments
by Tavis Perry Last Friday was a really proud day for myself and the people of Galiwinku. Jermaine Wunungmurra, who had literally just celebrated his 18th birthday, had made the plunge and moved from one of the remotest communities in Australia, to Melbourne. Old Carey, who have been one of the shining lights in the [Read more]
Three out four ain’t bad in Round 1
April 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
Williamstown CYMS Round 1 Review by Dene Macleod 4 matches, 3 wins, with just the Ressies going down on the weekend. The Seniors had a terrific win against Parkdale, in what was an intense and brutal match. Watching it made you glad to be on the sidelines, with the final injury tally being 2 x [Read more]
Country Footy & Radio Can Mix
April 10, 2011 by 4 Comments
I didn’t know what to feel. Excited? Nervous? Comprehensive? Regret, even? I wouldn’t know for a while, so I blocked it out of my head. I had a game of footy to play, against Katamatite, the Tigers, Sam Wright’s home town. I spotted his dad first as I walked to the changerooms, donning a North [Read more]
ANU Footy Club 50th Anniversary
April 6, 2011 by 3 Comments
We invite any ANU players to share an anecdote or two in the comments below. Almanac Admin
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