Geelong Football Club committeeman, historian and memorabilia collector Bob Gartland relates his story of how he came to correctly identify a mis-named player from the famous exhibition match at The Oval in London during World War I.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: A memorable match
April 22, 2020 by 3 Comments
Although Geelong lost, for John Harms it was a match to remember, his first at York Park in Launceston, Round 4 2007, Hawthorn v Geelong. This is John’s report from The Footy Almanac 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Adelaide v Sydney: A difficult game for tipsters!
April 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 2007 between Adelaide and Sydney was a difficult game for tipsters as John Kingsmill reported in ‘The Footy Almanac 2007’.
Country Footy: You wouldn’t like a game would you?
April 21, 2020 by 8 Comments
Inspired by the opening chapter of Footy Town, and a case of the lock down blues, Neil Anderson remembers his Panmure career that might have been.
Why I Hate Victorians
April 21, 2020 by 54 Comments
Peter Baulderstone takes aim at all things Victorian from his mineshaft in Western Australia. Is he serious? Is he right? He’s certainly hostile. (This 2018 effort has had revived interest among the non-Victorian audience. Can’t think why. PB in pre-flag warrior mode – Ed)
Memories from an Old Wooden Box
April 21, 2020 by 9 Comments
Objects can provide a gateway to memory. While sorting through his study, Allan Barden rediscovered an old wooden box. Its contents took him on quite a journey.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Kangaroos v Brisbane
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The Kangaroos began a contractual stint of home games on the Gold Coast in 2007 by hosting Brisbane. Andrew Stafford watched a tight contest.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – St Kilda v Essendon
April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With the early 2007 form all over the place, Chris Riordan ventured to the Docklands as an impartial observer to watch the Saints tussle the Bombers.
Almanac Surfing: Surfing and the middle-aged accountant
April 20, 2020 by 6 Comments
Following Dips O’Donnell’s excellent Queen’s Birthday weekend surfing piece, we thought we’d let you know where it all started. Here’s Dips’ first crack at the caper, a piece which was published in Long Bombs to Snake I.
Just a single act threw me
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
A snapshot of the different but connected loves in the time of coronavirus from Les Currie.
1981 Revisited – Round 4: ‘Don’t stand so close to me’
April 20, 2020 by 6 Comments
Sam Steele takes us to Round 4 1981 where some big crowds were in attendance at the old suburban grounds. Carlton and Collingwood were the only undefeated teams at the end of the round.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Pies were bested by the Power in a match played in tough conditions; Gerard Whateley was on board as the heavens opened to the delight of many under the duress of drought.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 4 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Adam McNicol took in the sounds of Richmond’s fourth loss on the trot from a car radio headed towards the magnificent Grampians – surely these ancient mountains sit in stark contrast to the baying hordes of Tiger faithful impatient for payoff on the Wallace Era.
Three icons
April 20, 2020 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob shares the stories of three individuals who played big roles in sport and society around Mildura and beyond. In memory of Tony Osler, Brian Weightman and Michael Bowden.
Rising from the cellar: Fitzroy’s outstanding 1979 season
April 20, 2020 by 18 Comments
A teenage Philip Mendes watched his beloved Lions break a 19 year-old finals drought in 1979. He recounts every game of that breakthrough season. [Sit back and enjoy – Ed].
Yoshi published on St Kilda’s website: ‘From the Faithful’
April 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Recently Yoshi wrote a heartfelt piece for his beloved Saints, it has been published on the club’s website for all of us to read.
An Australian Cricket Team for the Pandemic
April 19, 2020 by 27 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has thrown down a cricket challenge to Almanackers. Can you identify the players from the clues?
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