by Steve Healy For many years, Melbournians have lived in a city of two major papers. The question moves from house to house. It is a question that breaks hearts, ruins friendships and causes long term arguments with peers. Which is better, The Age or the Herald Sun?
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Launch: A time to acknowledge our comforting, yet slightly mad, friend
December 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac 2009 Perth launch speech by Dr Ken Spillman, delivered at the Subiaco Football Club, 27 November 2009 What an honour it is to launch The Footy Almanac 2009 in Perth – particularly so because the invitation to do so recognises the place of a book I conceived and co-edited almost 25 years [Read more]
‘A present from grandpa’ by Tony Wilson
June 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Tony’s son Jack went through the Hawthorn banner recently with heroes around him…and grandpa. The journey to get there was as worthy as the event and one we think you should check out. [Is the newsletter’s name from a mint commercial ~20 years back? Ed.]
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 13, 1953: Geelong v Footscray – All aboard the ‘Eaglehawk Express’
September 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
A Peter Pianto masterclass, with help from Noel Rayson, aided Geelong in winning game number 26 on the trot. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s record run continues.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 10, 1953: Carlton v Geelong – Cats coast home
August 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark’s newest entry to his series sees Geelong scrape a win at Princes Park, as a fast-finishing Carlton team waste a golden opportunity. Geelong’s record run continues.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 2, 1953: Footscray v Geelong – a blue and white blizzard.
June 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Geelong dominated an undermanned Footscray to consolidate a flying start to the 1953 season. Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s undefeated run.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 14, 1952: Footscray v Geelong – Menacing Dogs chase Cats
April 28, 2021 by 5 Comments
Geelong’s next challenge was a tricky encounter against Footscray at the Western Oval. Meanwhile, the Helsinki Olympics were in full swing. Peter Clark continues his series on the record-breaking Geelong team of 1952-53.
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: The Game
October 5, 2018 by 13 Comments
After starring at the Almanac Grand Final lunch, Matt Quartermaine scored a ticket to the game. It was his lucky day.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 25: Canterbury v Cronulla – Enjoy every sandwich
September 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sharks fan Paul Macadam watched his side complete the NRL regular season with a consolidating win. He’s enjoying the taste of a fourth place sandwich.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 7, 2017: Penrith v Cronulla – Three Cheers for Gus
April 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Paul takes a look at the lopsided clash between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks.
In the fast lane with the centre half forwards
November 2, 2016 by 14 Comments
Following the post on her preferred full-forwards, Carolyn Spooner provides a list of the standout centre half forwards. Can you add to it?
Almanac Rugby League – Finals Week 3, 2016: A week of underdogs in both codes
September 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch on the incredible simultaneous stories of AFL Dogs and NRL Sharks.
Almanac Rugby League – Move out and play without fear
March 22, 2016 by 5 Comments
Paul Macadam reviews the Sharks round 3 loss to Manly
Citrus Bob Utber’s Axes and Orchids for 2015.
December 25, 2015 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber casts his eye of the 2015 sorting year and uses the old ‘Listener In’ measure to some of the characters who were prominent.
AFL Finals Week 3 – Hawthorn v Geelong: One last blow?
September 26, 2013 by 28 Comments
John Harms takes us through the celebrated preliminary final.
The Pre-Wrap – Round XVII
July 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
THE PRE WRAP – ROUND XVI FOR THE PHILOSOPHICAL MARNGROOK FAN What a week it’s been in Footy Eddie. There sure has been a plague of this Repute going around. Melbourne nightclub proprietor & poky baron, Chris Judd, is unable to play for his Beloved Bluebaggers for four weeks because he’s become ill with it. [Read more]
My favourite drop-kick, part 9
September 8, 2011 by 8 Comments
The Drop-Kick Premiership Team Vin Maskell It is said that a champion team will always beat a team of champions, but what if that team of champions is a team of champion drop-kicks? The selection criteria for this team are to be a premiership player and for there to be a reference to the player’s [Read more]
THE WRAP – ROUND XX
August 8, 2011 by 1 Comment
WHERE LIFE IMITATES SPORT What a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Sainters shrugged off The Fremantle challenge in such an authoritative way that Students of The Game & Punters alike are rushing to reappraising their forward projections and budget sheets. Dwayne Swann had 37 possessions, nine of them contested, in Carringbush’s dismantling of [Read more]
My favourite drop kick, part five
March 23, 2011 by 16 Comments
The latest in Vin Maskell’s occasional, indulgent series The new edition of The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers once again records the careers of thousands of players, listing their vital statistics and describing their skills and style of play. Of all those players, going back to 1897, only 57 are noted for their talent for the [Read more]
Italian Team of the Century- Peter Pianto
July 26, 2010 by 9 Comments
If you wish to see the whole Italian Team of the Century, it’s available at: http://www.italianteamofthecentury.com.au/final-team.php By Tony De Bolfo Peter Pianto The walls of Peter Pianto’s lounge room are cluttered with visible reminders of his glorious youth. There’s the Maskell Cup for best and fairest player in the Hampden Football League, as well as the [Read more]
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