Was the VFL’s greatest winning run sparked by a thrashing at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground? Peter Clark commences his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53.
Geelong’s Record Run: Round 9 1952 – Geelong v South Melbourne (The start of the run)
March 24, 2021 by 6 Comments
Almanac Soccer: Preston Lions v Melbourne City – A Sleeping Giant Awoken
March 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
Luke Radzminski reports on the Preston Lions victory in their first game in the National Premier League 3 against Melbourne City recently. He also provides some historical background of the Preston Lions Club.
The Unsung – Round 1: Errol Gulden and James Jordan
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
We’re delighted to introduce our second Tuesday columnist, Chris Mangos, who’s come up with a beaut idea for a weekly read. We all love when a young player, of whom we’ve never heard, makes the most of the chance a coach has given him. Someone who is given it a crack behind the scenes, one of ‘The Unsung.’
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: James and Stephen Rowe – Good boy!
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
There was joy galore celebrated in the broadcast box by Stephen Rowe as his son James Rowe kicked his first goal in AFL footy on debut for the Crows as Paddy Grindlay reports.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Seven minutes told the tale
March 23, 2021 by 11 Comments
For all Carlton’s efforts on the night, it’s seven minutes that leave John Butler worried.
The Beeaanly Bugle: In The Beeaanginning
March 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac has had a series of columnists from Deakin Uni. The latest is Connor Hoetzel who will be writing about his local basketball side each week. Here he introduces The Beeaans.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Not sure who your team is playing this week then check out the Round 2 Footy Fixture for all the information you will need.
Almanac Poetry: Kate Kelly (1863-1898)
March 23, 2021 by 10 Comments
Kate Kelly, Ned’s sister, is the subject of this week’s poem by Kevin Densley.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Floreat Pica Society match review
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood supporters, Thailand correspondent Paul A McKay presents the first Floreat Pica Society match report for season 2021.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Scales’ – Tommy Mallet
March 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet delights in the joys of the natural world after a day working in the bush.
Almanac Footy: One quarter at a time
March 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
The ups and downs of Round 1’s Essendon v Hawthorn clash have driven Rick Kane to riff on popular verse.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: Tex in Crows Dream Team form!
March 22, 2021 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber travelled to Adelaide to watch the Crows and Cats play in cricket like conditions. Unfortunately for Bob, Adelaide defied the odds and put on a stellar performance over the disappointing Geelong.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Sydney: ‘Oh Errol!’
March 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Young Sydney debutante Errol Gulden had a dream debut kicking three goals in the Swans surprise win against Brisbane as Keiran Croker reports.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Farewell to the Hillary Step
March 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
John Green took tremendous joy in sitting down inside the MCG to witness the unfurling of not one, but two flags as his Tigers outlasted Carlton. He even has some tips for the coach’s next speech.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Fred Jones
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Fred Jones, who passed away late last week, captained the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles to their first premiership in 1972. Ian Hauser presents this tribute to one of the code’s great characters of yesteryear.
Round 1 – GWS v St. Kilda: Saints prevail over Giants in a tight game in tough conditions.
March 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck goes over the tight final moments of one of St Kilda’s greatest wins over the Giants in Western Sydney during torential rain.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Sydney: How to get the excitement juices flowing
March 22, 2021 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin’s Swans pulled off a massive upset in Brisbane, she celebrated the new name Bloods from the heartland of old South Melbourne on Raglan Street.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A night at the footy
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
The simple pleasures of passing suburban Melbourne on the train to the MCG are all Vaughan Menlove needed to rekindle his connection with the triumphant Tigers at their home ground after a year of distance.
Almanac Teams: The Debatable Eights (1980- )
March 22, 2021 by 6 Comments
It’s Monday and that means Rodney Boyd is back to share his weekly side, this one made up of the more ‘interesting’ players who wore Number 8 in the past 40 years or so.
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