All the weekend’s football scores and a few other tantalising tidbits.
Almanac Country Footy: The Rupanyup FC song
June 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
The Rupanyup FC theme song is one of the few on the planet to celebrate the saveloy. Given the coincidence of DaveP’s excellent piece and Steve earl’s urging for us to sing this song at the recent Geoffrey Blainey lunch we bring you these classic words.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Parkdale: Two A Graders do not a B Grade Side Make.
June 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Has Phil Hill made an early call, Roy Boys on their way to A Grade? Will the Tramconductor’s settle the BOG debate in Fitzroy’s win over Parkdale?
Almanac Country Football: I read it through the Grapevine
June 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Glen breathes in the country air at Kinglake and remembers how footy used to be played, a winter sport in wintry conditions.
Muhammad Ali
June 4, 2016 by 16 Comments
Neil Drysdale pens a wonderful tribute to the late, great Muhammad Ali. Add your Ali tributes and memories.
Almanac Country Football: The Footballer – Rupanyup Rumour 1954
June 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
David Parker has recently discovered a 1954 copy of The Footballer, the Official Organ of the Wimmera League. Enjoy this cracking read of Rupanyup Rumours.
It’s all a bit of fun … isn’t it
June 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Trucker Slim asked whether the game is the aim or just another means to an end. The end being selling your soul for a dollar
Round 10 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Geez boys, make me nervous much?
June 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Freo made Saints supporter Yvette Wroby’s heart palpitate and in the end it was two wins on the trot for St Kilda, first time since early 2014.
A Fitzroy Life
June 3, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Harms loves living in The People’s Republic. Here he describes a thoroughly Fitzroy weekend which featured Geoff Blainey, a win to the Roys and a lightning carnival for the juniors.
Let’s Look Back at the Euros – Euro ’92 (Sweden)
June 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling continues his series on the European soccer championships, this time he takes us to Sweden in 1992, where unlikely winners Denmark took out the title.
Almanac Social Research: We want to know which clubs have taken you into their fold
June 3, 2016 by 10 Comments
Help the Almanac by answering a few simple questions about membership of sporting organisations.
Round 11 Preview – A Game Played above the Shoulders
June 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal previews Round 11 and his take on the ‘head high’ free kick issue.
Haiku Bob – Round 10 – Same old moon
June 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob unique take on the Pies loss to the Bulldogs.
Almanac Racing – a lettuce leaf for lunch and a durry for dessert
June 2, 2016 by 12 Comments
Crio’s tackling hearty pot roasts and pondering the lot of the jockey who survives on a lettuce leaf for lunch and a durry for dessert. He’s taking the R.Higgins retirement option but is happy to cheer for those who’ve weighed up their options.
AFL Rule 35 – The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy, aside from being beautifully written, is a work of serious research and importance. I encourage you to read this extract and purchase a copy.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Is the Clydesdale faster than the Ox?
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
King George!III is thinking about the possibilities of the season after the Royboys’ home game v Monash Blues.
Chris Scott the Diplomat
June 2, 2016 by 5 Comments
Paul Spinks is impressed with Geelong coach Chris Scott and his communication skills.
Almanac Soccer: Gazza’s Tears, The Lions of Cameroon and Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma: The 1990 World Cup Revisited
June 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
Was the World Cup Italy 1990 England’s last hurrah on the International stage? chrism76 suggests England proved to be the big winners of the tournament.
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