Roger Spaull continues his history of the Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club as he examines the formation of both. Roger also looks at the ‘golden era’ of the club, and presents his observations of one of the legends of bush footy, Howard ‘Plugger’ Lockett.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 2
July 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac (Country) Footy and World Records: Yeppoon Swans’ one hundred winning A Grade games in a row
July 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
This is a remarkable feat from a bush footy club in Queensland. [Well done to the mighty Yeppoon Swans – Ed]
Round 17 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: No petty excuses for Port
July 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch was pumped and expecting Port Adelaide to give the Dees a touch up. That’s not how it transpired.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 1
July 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roger Spaull begins his history of the Lexton Football League and the Lexton Football Club with an overview of the role of country footy as seen through the eyes of Richmond great, Jack Dyer, in an interview conducted by the club in 1971.
The Demons: Steven and Billy Stretch – Part 2
July 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson continues with his father and son profile of former Melbourne footballers, Steven and Billy Stretch. Part 2 features Billy Stretch.
Almanac Rugby Union – Old Collegians v Brighton: A Torrid Affair
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Greg A reports on the torrid tussle that took place when Old Collegians hosted arch-rivals Brighton in Adelaide’s Premier Grade rugby union.
Almanac Books and Lunches: The Brilliant Boy: Doc Evatt and the Great Australian Dissent by Gideon Haigh
July 9, 2021 by 5 Comments
Gideon Haigh will be our guest at lunch on July 23 where he will chat about his new book, about Doc Evatt. In this piece he discusses the gestation of the book. [All welcome at lunch of course – Ed]
Almanac (Local) Footy: Ainslie Women’s Division 2 – Round 4
July 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Declan Kerlett reports on the Round 4 Division 2 clash between the Ainslie Tricolours and Belconnen Magpies with the Tricolours just falling short for their first win.
Almanac Footy History: Starting to Rise – Fitzroy FC’s promising 1978 day and night season
July 9, 2021 by 8 Comments
Philip Mendes recounts Fitzroy FC’s 1978 home and away VFL season, a season of new beginnings and promise for the future but one ending in disappointment after losing eight games by less than two goals costing them dearly.
Almanac Boxing: Thommo’s gym
July 9, 2021 by 7 Comments
Deakin student Paris Emini was the only girl in Thommo’s gym. She remembers her life as a young boxer.
Almanac Food: KD’s Kitchen – The Anchovy: Èlite Piscine Performer
July 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Who loves anchovies? Who loathes them? There seems to be no middle ground when it comes to this salty little fish. In this week’s instalment of KD’s Kitchen, Kevin Densley argues strongly on the side of these who are fans.
Round 17 – Sal’s Preview: It’s moving time
July 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s time for some teams to make a move, according to Sal. This week he matches teams with player movements over the years (for better or worse) and provides his tips for Round 17.
Balcony Banter: I’ll take that
July 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Melbourne Demons fans may be a little edgy following recent indifferent results. Club member Lynda Carroll offers her perspective in this recent post on the MCC’s blog, Balcony Banter.
Almanac Horse Racing: 2008 Cox Plate winner Maldivian dies
July 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
True to form, The Footy Almanac pays tribute to 2008 Cox Plate winner Maldivian.
Almanac Rugby Union – Australia v France First Test: A lucky escape
July 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Brian the Ruminator brings us coverage of last night’s First Test between the Wallabies and Les Blues in Brisbane. What a cracker of a finish!
The Merger Coda: The Birth of the Brisbane Lions
July 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
William Westerman concludes his account of the Fitzroy Lions/Brisbane Bears merger by placing it into its historical context and finds that, although it was ‘a tragedy, it was also the birth of something unique and special.’
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 17: Is the Top Four already decided?
July 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s more than a little worrying when it looks like the top four is done and dusted by the beginning of July with nine rounds to go. The gap between 4th and 5th is now two games plus a sizeable points differential. The only real interest at that end of the ladder is whether [Read more]
‘Au revoir to the Carboor farmer…’ by KB Hill
July 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta Rovers have lost one of their greats, Merv Holmes, who passed away last week. KB Hill reprises an earlier tribute to ‘Farmer’ Holmes.
Almanac Footy Writing: Bullants follow up an emotional win with a professional one
July 7, 2021 by 2 Comments
The Northern Bullants first survived, and now, thrive. Daniel Kelly covers the Bullants’ mighty win over Richmond in last weekend’s round of VFL competition.
Almanac Life and Humour: Things that may happen before a vaccine rollout in Australia
The vaccination rollout is taking forever! Paddy Grindlay has a list of changes that he thinks are more likely to happen before we’re all jabbed and jocular. (Ed’s comment – Don’t hold your breath!)