1954 was certainly a great year for Australian sport as Allan Grant remembers some of his sporting heroes from that year.
Fred Goldsmith in Retrospect
Fred Goldsmith is the only specialist full-back to ever win the Brownlow Medal. Richard Davis offers this retrospective profile.
Almanac Teams – Super 6s: Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant
The number 6 has special significance to Phil Dimitriadis, thanks to his beloved brother Tim.
Everyday Obituaries: A tribute to a great Braybrook Doggie
George Cranwell, one of Braybrook’s finest, has passed away at the age of 93. His grandson Matt Curwood spoke at his funeral. [This is a wonderful tribute – JTH]
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Son of the ‘scray
“Until last Saturday I had no idea what it meant, what it really meant, to be a son or daughter of the ‘scray. But I was soon to find out.” Lovely story from Tess Pryor [featuring 93 y-o George, and grandson Matt – whose Doggy dash from San Francisco even brought him to the Almanac GF Eve lunch – Ed].
Was John Coleman the greatest forward ever to ever play for Heatherton FC?
Trevor Easey’s research into the Heatherton Football Club’s origins revealed some surprising past players, including legendary Essendon forward John Coleman.
The Patriarch of Footscray
I love Friday’s at the moment. I know, everyone loves Friday, but for me they’ve just become Daddy and Richie days, with mum starting a new job. Last week we went to have a look at Williamstown’s refurbished Point Gellibrand Oval, the day before it was reintroduced to football. I love the Willy footy ground. [Read more]
Vale Charlie Sutton (1924-2012)…Bulldog through and through
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