Pete Johnstone was never, ever going to let hardship stop him. A tribute from Old Dog.
A Christmas greeting, and a gift, from Old Dog and his family
December 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Old Dog and his family send their best at Christmas time and offer you a hand-drawn game which has its origins in Cielo’s grandfather.
Almanac Footy: A photo spread from Old Dog’s 40th season of footy
November 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Old Dog completed his 40th season of playing footy in 2022. Some photos taken throughout the season record his remarkable and memorable feat. [Ed: Well done Old Dog! – Togging up in 2023?]
Grand Final – Geelong v Sydney: Murder in the Centre
September 26, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old Dog has a footballer’s and football eye. He casts it over the Grand Final which he watched with his family and an old friend at The Millers Inn in Altona.
Takeaways from this footy season
September 18, 2022 by 8 Comments
Old Dog with some thoughts about footy, and life. Observations and suggestions. And a few musts. [With a couple of ripper photos – Ed]
One-on-one’s not dead
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Old Dog was reminded of his childhood spent witnessing great gladiatorial contests between players like Jess and Glendinning when Langdon and Sidebottom faced up on Friday night.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Superheroes
July 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
In the busyness of life, Matt Zurbo rediscovered the simple pleasures of footy (and life) in an optional training run.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Footscray: Aaron Naughton is Stevie Winwood
May 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
So many footballers have the looks and characteristics of other people observes Old Dog as he presents his thoughts on the Bulldogs excellent win over the Magpies.
Round 6 – GWS v St Kilda: Good luck with the policing of body language
April 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Old Dog is an admirer of umpires, but not of the AFL for expecting their umps to be mind-readers.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s the best ever
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Old Dog has played 667 games over 40 seasons and has seen many fine footballers, but Greg Nutting is the best of them all, as Old Dog explains.
Almanac Footy: Season 40 for the Old Dog!
April 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]
Nankervis
March 1, 2022 by 34 Comments
With the appointment of Toby Nankervis as Richmond co-captain, the Footy Almanac reprises Old Dog’s wonderful tribute. The Old Dog knows a thing or two about ruck work. He also knows a few things about Toby Nankervis, who he coached as a youngster. He was very proud on Friday night.
Almanac Music: Mikey – A Pocket of Gold
November 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures with a story about Mikey, one of Australia’s most respected Indi music producers.
Almanac Footy: What your club needs.
The Old Dog casts his eye over most of the AFL teams to determine the players they need to make them a premiership threat.