Yesterday (Sep 1) was the 25th anniversary of Fitzroy’s last game in the VFL/AFL. This extract from William Westerman’s book Merger looks back on the curtain call of an event that some consider one of the most significant in the history of the VFL/AFL: Fitzroy’s clash with Fremantle and the end of their time in the League.
Almanac (Footy) History: The 25th anniversary of the Roys’ sunset in the west
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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.
Almanac Rugby League – Sister Act: A schoolboy’s tale
September 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
Michael Croke revisits his teenage years to recall his first experience of live Sydney First Grade rugby league – in the company of a nun!
Balcony Banter: Defining moments
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MCC member Dave Campbell recalled a series of memorable matches involving his Tigers as he streamed their recent drawn clash with Hawthorn. He recorded his thoughts for the MCC Members blog Balcony Banter.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 25: A bag of mixed selections
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The Mitchell/Manu imbroglio has dominated the rugby league world this week but the final round of the NRL offers more than enough intrigue to command our attention this weekend. Ian Hauser shares his thoughts.
‘Dylan carries on the Stone football tradition…’ by KB Hill
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KB Hill recounts the Stone family dynasty’s contribution to O&M footy starting with Brien at South Wangaratta back in the 1920s right through to present day Dylan with the Rovers.
AFL Finals Week 1: It wouldn’t be a final series without…
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby on Toby Greene, Melbourne, and the tribunal. It’s AFLM finals time.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Neil Harvey – The Last Invincible’ by Ashley Mallett
September 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
Smokie Dawson gives his thoughts on Ashley Mallett’s bio of Neil Harvey, an extraordinary cricketer and the final survivor of the famous 1948 Invincibles.
Almanac Life: Covid-19 Life and Hair
September 1, 2021 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby and Colin are having a bad hair Monday. Or Tuesday. Or whatever day it is….
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 11, 1953: Geelong v North Melbourne – Cats take record…by a whisker
September 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Geelong break Collingwood’s record by the barest of margins, defeating North Melbourne at home by a point. Peter Clark covers the 21st win in Geelong’s record run of wins.
Almanac Footy: Don’t touch the umpire
August 31, 2021 by 12 Comments
Footy umpire Paddy Grindlay presents his thought provoking comments about Toby Greene’s on-field action bumping a field umpire and its consequences.
Almanac Footy: 2021 Carey-Bunton Medal results, and 2021 NSW State of Origin Team announced
August 31, 2021 by 1 Comment
AFL players with NSW origins are eligible for a number awards announced each year. The winners of the 2021 Carey-Bunton Medal for best NSW player in the AFL, the Mohr Medal for leading goal kicker, and the Stiff Medal for emerging talent have all been announced. The 2021 NSW State of Origin team has also been selected.
Almanac Footy – Essendon in Finals: More fun facts
August 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rick Newbery has plenty more to add to the headline figure of 6,205 days without a finals win for Essendon. Some interesting facts abound, but you might want to look away now, Dons fans…
Almanac Poetry: ‘Tav Falco’ – Tommy Mallet
August 31, 2021 by 1 Comment
The guitar playing Tav Falco, and the beatnik Hepburn feature in this week’s poem from Tommy Mallet.
Almanac Baseball: Ruminating on MLB and the ABL in 2021
August 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
As various footy codes start winding up, Brian the Ruminator turns his attention yet again to baseball, in particular the local competiton and the world’s biggest league.
Almanac Life: Charlie Watts and the Ramsgate
August 30, 2021 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall headed to Henley Beach for an evening at the Ramsgate Hotel and a chin wag on the Stones and the late Charlie Watts.
Almanac Footy – WAFL Round 21: Sharks surge into the future
August 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Sharks mark the end of an era with a bang over the Falcons as Les Everett rounds up the WAFL’s latest results.
Almanac Teams: Notorious Nineteens (1980- )
August 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
An infamous bitee, trailblazing crosscoder and a piglet rustler feature in Rodney Boyd’s more interesting Number 19s since 1980 side.
Finals Week 2 – Where and when
August 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Find out where and when the teams are playing in Finals Week 2.
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