Paul Daffey went along to see Richmond take on Carlton, hoping to see some of the passion of their 60s and 70s clashes. What he got was ‘hoppo-bumpo’, a poor cousin to the ‘belting the billy goats’ of that earlier era. Still, there were some highlights.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Geelong
April 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
‘A delicious prospect’ – that’s how John Harms saw the 2007 opening round clash between the Western Bulldogs and his beloved Cats. Forever hopeful at the start, he left the ground with a sour taste in his mouth.
Almanac Rugby League – Tigers, Tigers, burning bright
April 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Our series of rugby league stories continues with Ian Hauser’s account of Grand Final Day 2015 in the NSW CRL’s Group 9 competition. Playing in three of the day’s five matches, the Gundagai Tigers were out to claw their way to premiership glory after years and years of missed opportunities.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Adelaide v Essendon
April 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Origlasso took in the Bombers’ away game at the Social Club in Windy Hill. A bit of a big kid, he signed in as Geoff Blethyn! And, just as Geoff used to do, John saw his Bombers fly up.
‘Old Pie treads down Memory Lane……’ by KB Hill
April 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Trevor Steer’s football and cricket resume makes for some reading! A Collingwood Life Member, he could have been a dual premiership winner except for two agonising twists of fate. KB Hill recounts Trevor’s career in both Melbourne and the bush.
1916 – The remarkable tale of when Australian football last faced a massive disruption
April 1, 2020 by 4 Comments
2020 isn’t the the only time VFL/AFL footy has been seriously disrupted. Sean Mortell refers to the modified VFL season in war time 1916 as an example.
Almanac Sporting Juggernauts: The Basketball Phenomenon Not Bad Thanks turns 40 and that’s no April Fools’ Day Joke
April 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Forty years trying to reach Sport’s Everest, and they’re still trying. Graeme Willingham celebrates a significant anniversary for Not Bad Thanks.
After isolation
April 1, 2020 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall has returned from travels in Sweden. Having completed his term of self-isolation, Mickey’s ready to hit the road and it’s back to work for him.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Sydney v West Coast Eagles
April 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
From The Footy Almanac 2007, it was another close game between keen rivals Sydney and West Coast in their Grand Final rematch as reported by Cameron Noakes.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Brisbane v Hawthorn
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Another report from The Footy Almanac 2007, Round 1, Brisbane v Hawthorn. Not quite the match Andrew Stafford was expecting!
Life of a dog in lockdown…Colin Wroby gives an update.
April 1, 2020 by 6 Comments
Colin Wroby asked his Mum Number 1 Yvette Wroby to transcribe this piece for the Almanac. He likes ball play too. Go figure.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Fremantle v Port Adelaide
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From the Footy Almanac 2007, WA correspondent Les Everett, reported on the match between Fremantle and Port Adelaide. A 10 goal third quarter by the Power set up their victory.
A Footy Learning – What Footy Photos Taught Me About The Way I View The Game
April 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
A black and white image of former Richmond champion Ray Stokes, gave rise to many thoughts for Liahm O’Brien to consider about the time and place the photo represented.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season- March Review
April 1, 2020 by 15 Comments
Luke Reynolds wraps up another highly successful cricket season for his Pomborneit Bulls.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – North Melbourne v Collingwood
March 31, 2020 by 4 Comments
Opening into the wind for the 2007 season, Chris Riordan reported on North v Collingwood.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 1 – Melbourne v St Kilda
March 31, 2020 by 2 Comments
This is the very first match report from the very first edition of The Footy Almanac, on the internet for the very first time. John Harms opening the bowling, reporting on Melbourne v St Kilda.
A Mea Culpa for Chris
March 31, 2020 by 2 Comments
Based on Chris Scott’s actions in the past week, Paul Spinks is moved to offer a mea culpa.
Almanac Footy History: An afternoon of footy with Fred Goldsmith
March 31, 2020 by 1 Comment
Richard Davis’s piece about Fred Goldsmith reminded John Harms of the time in 2008 when he visited Fred at home in Spotswood and they watched the Swans take on Melbourne.
Five Reasons To Watch Richmond In 2020
The absence of the footy season sends some minds off in ‘interesting’ directions. Sam provides this take on why we should keep an eye on Richmond.