The Muse is musing on Fred Cook who died yesterday at the age of 74 with a few stories about one of Melbourne’s great characters of recent times.
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Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 2 – Breaking the drought
December 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
After a run of Grand Final losses Nullawil FC were determined to win the 1964 flag as Paddy Grindlay found out when he caught up with a couple of the old-timers.
Winning in Wyche – Part 4: Shaking up the finals
September 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell continues his series on the Wycheproof Under 16s of 1969 with this account of the Grand Final.
Winning in Wyche – Part 3: Pressure unearths diamonds
June 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s 1969. Despite some injury woes, Wycheproof-Narraport have put together a handy Under 16 footy team. However, the League seems to have a wealth of talented young players across some very good junior sides. Sean Mortell gives us the next installment of a memorable season up the bush.
Winning in Wyche – Part 2: Combining to survive
April 9, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell continues his series on footy in Wycheproof way back when. In Part 2 he explains the origins of The Combine and introduces some charcters who go on to make a name for themselves in Wyche and in footy.
Winning in Wyche – Part 1: Growing up in the shadows of a mini landmark
March 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell begins his search for the story of one of Wycheproof’s finest moments: the Under 16 premiership of 1969. [This series is going to be a cracker – JTH]
Almanac Horse-racing (Plunges): We’ve got a good one
October 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Trainer Shane Fliedner set Tollesprit for a debut sting at Seymour. The Muse was in the thick and thin of it.
Almanac Horseracing (Plunges): Like stealing wheat from blind chooks
October 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Muse and crew were in the know one afternoon when Spencer Hotel found itself back in the 1950s.
Almanac (Footy) History: A season under the great Herb Matthews
August 10, 2020 by 9 Comments
Sean Mortell caught up with octogenarian (and Almanac contributor) Jim Johnson to findout about his footy career under South Melbourne legend Herb Matthews.
The Muse: Musing on The Cup of 2019
July 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
Three O’Briens trained one third of the field for the 2019 Melbourne Cup and it was the Irish Australian from Ky who saddled up the winner. The Muse muses on Danny Boy and Vow and Declare. [Animated piece for someone who didn’t back the winner – JTH]
Almanac Life – The Muse: Musings on Day 85
June 19, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Muse has been musing. Here are his observations (with some insight) on numerous topics de jour. [Includes identifiable stirring of the pot – JTH]
Join the club: become an Almanac member for 2021
February 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
As we gear up for the start of footy season, it’s time to consider becoming an Almanac member. Or you might like to become a patron, or a sponsor/advertiser.
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Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Essendon)
April 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Just who did Essendon recruit from other clubs before they donned the sash? Which stars started out at Tulla before launching careers elsewhere? Read Rodney Boyd’s latest Arrivals and Departures to find out.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Adelaide)
March 18, 2024 by 2 Comments
Footy’s back for 2024 and so are Rodney Boyd’s footy-related teams. This time he is basing them around the theme of ‘Arrivals and Departures’; players who either came to the club after a stint elsewhere or flew the nest to find a new home. First up are the Adelaide Crows.
Almanac Pro Running: The quick and the dead
February 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Drizzle tells the story of Steve Brimacombe winning the Keilor Gift in 1994, and how the red lane proved to be the difference.
Almanac Teams: Drafted, but never played a game
November 21, 2023 by 6 Comments
Love it or loathe it, the AFL Draft is here again – with that in mind, Rodney Boyd has supplied a side comprised of players whose names entered the draft, but didn’t enter the field of play (in the AFL at least)
Almanac Teams: Round 1 debuts since 1980 (Part 2 – 1990 to 2000)
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In the second of four parts, Rodney Boyd looks back at the players who made their debut in Round 1 of the VFL/AFL season from 1980 up to 2022. This section features 1990-2000.
Almanac WAFL: Big weekend and my part in a winning goal
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett reports on Round 8 of the WAFL season, presented with his own photography work.
Almanac (Footy) Musing: On Footy Commentary
The Muse is musing on footy commentary, and boy oh boy, wowee, he doesn’t miss, as he passes the time until his beloved Bulldogs play in their second grand final in six years.