Everyday Obits
Cheer, Cheer Jan Courtin
Jan Courtin’s memorial was held in South Melbourne last Tuesday. Keiran Croker spoke on behalf of The Footy Almanac’
Jan Courtin’s tragic death (a piece from her brother Tony)
Tony Courtin writes about his dear oldest sister and our great friend at the Footy Almanac, Jan Courtin who died after a tragic accident last week. Vale Jan Courtin. [Tony, we appreciate you writing this at such a difficult time – JTH]
Vale Jan Courtin, great friend of The Footy Almanac community
It is with deep sadness that we bring you the shocking news that Jan Courtin died following an accident last week. This is John Harms’s tribute.
Almanac Tributes: Vale Ron Reed
Ron Reed’s column will not appear on our site today. He died last Friday at the age of 74. We will miss him. John Harms pays his tribute.
More Almanac (Cricket) Sadness: Vale Shane Warne
Andrew Else, like most of us, has been shocked by the premature death of Shane Warne. In response he paints a picture of the relatable Aussie which celebrates his genius and his larrikinism while never losing sight of the fact that this is all so sad. [A fine piece , at a moment when we are all floored – JTH]
Vale Bill McVeigh
Bill McVeigh died on Boxing Day after a short illness. He was a great friend and supporter of the Almanac.
Almanac Music: Vale Don Everly
Roger Lowrey pays tribute to a star voice of his youth, Don Everly, who passed away recently.
Almanac Tribute: Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa
Frank Costa was Geelong through and through, the driving force behind the Geelong Football Club becoming the on-field powerhouse it has been in recent times. Gareth Andrews remembers Frank Costa’s passing with a fitting tribute that was recently published in The Age.
Everyday Obituaries: Onya Pal – a tribute to Kelvin Reynolds
Luke Reynolds pays tribute to his grandfather Kelvin on what would have been his 90th birthday.











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