Almanac (Footy) History: Osborne FNC – a reflection

The Osborne FNC is the heart and soul of the local community with a proud and successful heritage as Dan Hoban explains.

Friday the 13th!: A team of number 13’s

A team of number 13’s, what do you think?

“I have a dream…” – of the players parade at the AFL Grand Final

Stephen Alomes had a Grand Final week dream. Imagine if Goodesy was in the retiring players motorcade…

Round 22 – St Kilda v Sydney Swans: Zebras, Sharks and Saints

The pure joy of the postgame kick-to-kick — and the later gathering of the Saints’ faithful in the Victory Room — were likely the biggest positives to come out of a long Sunday at the footy for Yvette Wroby. And that just might be enough.

Round 22 – St Kilda v Sydney: When worlds collide

Ross Treverton might have blown his cover with this story of covertly supporting his Swans. [Keep on eye on the police officer’s socks at the footy – Ed]. [This is a dead set Almanac classic – JTH]

Round 22 – Fearless: Welcome back Daniel Menzel after 1480 days in rehab!

After an eternity holding up the WAFL ladder, Fearless wonders how the people at Peel Thunder would be feeling about Ross Lyon raiding their playing ranks on the eve of their first finals campaign.

Round 22 – St Kilda v Sydney: A first time Swans experience

Swans supporter Craig Dodson takes his toddler sons to the footy for the first time and learns very quickly it takes great skill to win the contest.

Shawry & Schneids: Like Ships Passing in the Night

On the verge of their retirement, Joe Moore shows his respect for two of his favourite Swans premiership players.

There’s a Place in the World for an Angry Young Man….

Tom Greenaway used to be an angry young man at the footy – fist in the air, head in the sand, you know the type. So why has his player abuse dimmed over the years?

Round 5 – St Kilda v Essendon: When the best laid plans come unstuck

He’s back! With a cold and wintery Sapporo behind him, Japan’s number one St Kilda fanatic checks in from Osaka, where first the Mayweather v Pacquiao stoush and then a Rugby League international trumped his local pub from showing the thriller at the Dome. On the plus side, could love be in the air?