Almanac Poetry: ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn

November 4, 2020 by 9 Comments

A poem about the legendary Fitzroy champ, Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn, by Stephen Whiteside.

Almanac Footy History – Wilfred Smallhorn: The Remarkable Chicken

May 16, 2020 by 15 Comments

Adam Muyt recounts the wonderful story of Fitzroy FC legend, Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn.

Almanac Teams: 100 Games – No Finals: A Team of Star-crossed stars

August 17, 2019 by 12 Comments

As finals time approaches, Phil Dimitriadis spares a thought for those players who never experienced finals action.

Almanac Footy Literature: Ten Memorable Passages

February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments

Edward P. Olsen presents a fantastic selection of passages from some of the most memorable written works about Australian football he has read.

A Team of Charmers

May 6, 2018 by 31 Comments

Come on Knackers! Phil asks, which footballers turned you on and why?

VAFA – Fitzroy v Caulfield Old Grammarians: Coming Home

July 20, 2015 by 4 Comments

Lifelong RoyBoy Jamie Simmons makes the trip from Brisbane to Brunswick Street Oval to see the local team take on Old Caulfield Grammarians. Back in the city of his youth, he is reminded of times past.