Read Rod Gillett’s review of Bill ‘Tracker’ Traill’s new book, ‘The Maffra Football Story: A Sequel’ to follow up his previous book about the club.
Almanac Book Review: The Maffra Football Story – A Sequel by Bill Traill
September 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – The beginning of a life in music
September 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
Dave Kimber has lead an incredible life in the music industry and has many stories to tell. Over the coming weeks, Dave will share stories about meeting and playing with everyone from Elton John to Sammy Davis Jnr, and many, many more.
Almanac History: The Plaza Theatre, Geelong
September 11, 2020 by 4 Comments
Kevin Densley remembers a night at Geelong’s now departed Plaza Theatre, which by the 1970’s had become known as the ‘flea pit’.
Round 17 – Sal’s Preview: Kreuzing home
September 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal is back with his insights into this weekend’s AFL Round 17 as well as the card at Flemington.
Almanac Rugby: Heaven Plays On
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Brian the Ruminator emerges from a period of Covid quietness to summarise just where rugby union finds itself at this point in time, both here and around the world. He sees cause to be optimistic, even if those dastardly Kiwis continue to be in their usual position – way out in front.
Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview: Top four settles, but top eight is up in the air
September 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 16 provided several interesting results. After reviewing those and with finals places on the line, Sean Mortell runs his eye over the AFL’s Round 17 match-ups.
Almanac Footy: Who loves wearing fluoro-green socks? The life of an ex-footballer turned umpire.
September 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
When injuries put an end to Jeremy Hall’s playing days, he decided to give back to the community by becoming an umpire.
Round 16 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: The First September Q-Clash (shame about the pandemic asterix)
September 10, 2020 by 5 Comments
Shane Reid is happy that his Brisbane Lions finally nailed the first quarter of a game to set them on their way against the Suns.
“Regrets……I’ve had a few……” by KB Hill
September 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
KB Hill caught up with Paul Bryce, a very talented player who never quite achieved what he might have. It turned out to be a brutally honest and revealing conversation.
Almanac Footy: Footballers who became famous for something totally different – Part 2
September 10, 2020 by 28 Comments
Big Kev35 updates his list of former footballers who went on to bigger and better things after their footy career.
1981 Revisited – Finals Week 2: ‘Hold on Tight’
September 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sam Steele’s recounting of the 1981 VFL season reaches semi-final week. Carlton take on Geelong for a place in the Grand Final, whilst Collingwood and Fitzroy fight for survival.
Round 17 – Footy Fixture: Who, where and when?
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Round 17 2020, who where and when your team is playing.
Round 16 – Carlton v Sydney: Roller coasters can hold our beer
September 10, 2020 by 9 Comments
Though the Carlton journey through 2020 has had its queasy moments, John Butler is hanging on for the ride. Tuesday night was rough on the fingernails.
Almanac Rugby League – Round 18 Preview: Footy, finals and maths
September 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Finals positions may well be sorted out but there’s still plenty of interest in this weekend’s NRL Round 18. Ian Hauser picks his winners.
Almanac Rugby League: “Whatever happened to…’That Guy’?”
September 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Wayne Ball reminds us of ‘That Guy’ who seemed to have the football world at his feet but, for whatever reason, never made the grade. We’ve all know at least one.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: Watching from a rugby state
September 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rob Clarkson entered North Melbourne’s 2007 Semi Final against Hawthorn nervous of a straight-sets exit, but was soon optimistic about what the year could hold for his Roos.
1966 and all that: Epilogue
September 9, 2020 by 15 Comments
What became of the 1966 heroes? In the conclusion to his wonderful review of St Kilda’s 1966 season, Peter Clark lets us know the answers.
FEARLESS 2020 Round 15: As we enter the home straight…just before we enter for the bell lap.
September 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve already forgotten where Round 15 began and ended, the ever dependable Fearless can refresh your memory.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – West Coast v Collingwood: Unbearable phone updates all night
September 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Other commitments didn’t stop Andrew Stafford, who managed to keep up to date with Collingwood’s 2007 extra time Semi Final against the Eagles thanks to a passionate mate.
Almanac Literary: Lament in 2020
September 8, 2020 by 13 Comments
Nicole Kelly discusses some of the background information about her forthcoming book, ‘Lament’ in the lead up to its publication in October.
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