Fitzroy Football Club unfurl two premiership flags this Saturday at the Brunswick Oval. Join them for lunch, celebrate the flags then watch the Roy Boys take on Uni Blacks for the first time in their modern history.
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: Too close to home
April 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
The night of April 6th was full of trepidation for Collingwood supporters as they entered the MCG, took their seats at the local pub or parked themselves on the couch at home, waiting for the match to begin against the West Coast Eagles. This was their chance for redemption.
VAFA Premier B, Round 1 – Old Scotch v Fitzroy: The pain begins
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill on the Golden Orb spider, old girlfriends and newly-promoted Fitzroy’s Round 1 meeting with Premier B heavyweight Old Scotch. [And a call to get down the Brunswick Street Oval on Saturday – Ed].
“Not Bad Thanks” by Graeme Willingham: So, who is Graeme Willingham?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac has featured extracts from Graeme Willingham’s new book, “Not Bad Thanks” over the past week or so, but little have we heard about the author himself and his background. All is revealed above.
Round 4 – Who will win?: Heads or tails?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Round 4 of the AFL season has some cracking games this week. Tipsters will require a coin for selections this week!
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: Too many similarities (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society correspondent Dave Nadel knows the difference between a “replay” and a “rematch.” But events on Saturday night blurred that difference somewhat.
Almanac Rugby League – ‘Interesting season unfolding’
April 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘Interesting season unfolding’ says Harms with respect to the AFL season. The same can be said about the NRL after four rounds. Here’s why.
VFL Round 1: Williamstown v Port Melbourne – Rekindling old rivalries in the sunset
April 8, 2019 by 11 Comments
It’s been a few years since Glen! has seen Port Melbourne in the VFA/VFL; he made a return to watch on as Williamstown played picturesque host to a contest between two doyens of the Victorian game in Round 1.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney: Favourite Sons
April 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore has been lucky enough to have not one but two “favourite sons” with the recent arrival of George to his family. Prodigal performances from his Swans have been lacking in recent weeks, but with a victory over Carlton getting 2019 back on track, he is reminded of past favourite sons of the Bloods.
AFLW Trade Period 2019
April 8, 2019 by 11 Comments
Before the enormous off-season starts and state level footy kicks off, the AFLW still has the not-so-small matter of trades to deal with…who will turn out for a new club in 2020?
Sounding the siren for junior footy.
April 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Anna Sublet has a household of footballers. Her daughter has taken to the game, winning a premiership at St Kilda City and her lad is making his way back from injury (and can’t wait to get back into it all. She remembers the experience of her own youth.
Round 3 – GWS v Richmond: Still feeling it
April 8, 2019 by 3 Comments
John Green’s fandom will be forever coloured by the 2017 flag delivered to the Punt Rd faithful – no matter the trials that await, he’ll never forget that Richmond could again do the improbable and climb the mountain. He’s still feeling it! [Club might have been happier with a riff on “Don’t hold back” – Ed.]
AFLW is over for 2019 – The ever-shifting universe and footy trajectories within it.
April 8, 2019 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby ponders a little about AFLW 2019 and is excited about the Saints entrance into the competition in 2020. Ready for the Southern Saints to resume in the VFLW, she is keeping an eye on her beloved boys in red, white and black too.
Round 3 – Adelaide v Geelong: Cats show their class
April 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
Footy is important – but the shocking drought in South Australia is more important, observes our elder statesman Citrus Bob Utber. Things are grim. A Crows win may have added some temporary cheer. Alas, the Cats were too good on the night with Rhys Stanley continuing his good form, and Danger and Tim Kelly in even better form.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney Swans: A footy win is a tonic
April 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
Reflecting upon her road travelled to the Harbour City, Jan Courtin prepares for her return to Melbourne, but not before watching her Swans score a desparately needed win against an improving Carlton.
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: The Grand Final Rematch (a screenplay in three parts)
April 7, 2019 by 7 Comments
West Coast Dave Bruce and son West Coast Aidan travel from Canberra for a footy weekend. They are happy with the experience, the result and the quality of footy as Dave’s report explains. Some very astute observations too.
Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Friday night home
April 6, 2019 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo has a TV! [Hard to believe – Ed] He watches Essendon and Melbourne – these are his observations. [All the best today too Old Dog as you start your own umpteenth season – Ed]
Fitzroy Football Club Women in Footy Lunch – Saturday 6 April
April 5, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Almanac’s own Kasey Symons will be hosting this lunch tomorrow at the Brunswick Street Oval.
AFL Round 3: Sal’s Previewish! – Beaten by Thursday Night Footy!
April 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
Thursday night footy can catch out even the best. Here’s Sal’s preview-ish of Round 3. Plus Friar Time, And a look at the big weekend at Royal Randwick.
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