Almanac Teams – Super 6s: Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant

November 30, 2017 by 30 Comments

The number 6 has special significance to Phil Dimitriadis, thanks to his beloved brother Tim.

Era, era on the wall: 1939 – 1948

October 12, 2015 by 16 Comments

Jeff Dowsing’s look back at VFL Grand Final eras continues. Today: The World War Two years. Bluey Truscott, The Bloodbath of ’45, ‘King’ Dick and Captain Blood.

Born Working. Billy Williams.

February 25, 2013 by 14 Comments

    Let’s get this straight, Billy Williams is a champion. You think so the minute you meet him. Triple South Melbourne best and fairest, Bloods Team of the Century member, Australian Rules Hall of Fame. The only surviving Swan from the Bloodbath Grand Final. A ripper jag of titles, but there’s something more to [Read more]