Old Dog’s photos express so admirably the feelings of what there is to love about footy, especially country footy. [Cracking photos Old Dog, someone should make a book out of them! -Ed]
Almanac Footy History: Don Heath’s Ararat wool jumper and ‘Delicate’ Des Dickson
June 10, 2025 by 8 Comments
Following a recent comment from Albert Bandy, we reprise this piece :
Rob Heath has some ripper pix of his Dad’s Ararat wool jumper from the 60s and stories of clashes with former Hawthorn hard man ‘Delicate’ Des Dickson. It served Rob well through his sporting career in a most unlikely way.
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 4 and Round 3
May 5, 2025 by 6 Comments
More updates from Victoria’s west by Dandy Andy sees the return of a former Docker and Sun as well as a shock loss to a reigning premier.
The Long and Winding Ride: Prologue
April 30, 2025 by 18 Comments
Following on from his previous journeys through the Riverina and along the Murray, Peter Clark prepares to take us on an another epic journey: this time, through the Ovens and King valleys
Almanac Footy – Loddon Valley: Where the river meets the footy
February 12, 2025 by 1 Comment
Scott Hunt needed some rest and relaxation from work, and where better than his ‘old stomping ground’ as he explains.
Almanac Footy: The Bump
August 28, 2024 by 9 Comments
The coach cancels Tuesday night training for Old Dog and his team mates so it’s down to the pub for a meal and a chat about a bump. [Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Footy: A Day at Country Footy
August 25, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson has a day out enjoying a game of country footy featuring Dunstown v Carngham-Linton in a Central Highlands League Elimination Final.
Almanac Footy: Stawell Football Club circa 1940?
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber needs your help to identify the footy club in a team photo from circa 1940.
Almanac Podcasts: Matt Zurbo interview on CDFNL Insiders Podcast
August 10, 2024 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo was recently interviewed on the ‘CDFNL Insiders’ podcast reflecting on his life in country footy.
Almanac Footy: Sassabeet Clowns Football & Netball Club
June 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Callinan, a long-time friend and supporter of the Footy Almanac, offers a tribute to the best nicknames in Australian rules country football leagues.
Almanac (Local) Footy: The One Percenters
May 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Old Dog gives thanks to volunteer Jacquie Langley – and to all the behind-the-scenes workers at local footy clubs
Almanac Country Footy: A Day Out At Gilbert Gordon Oval – Woodend-Hesket v Wallan
June 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
Allan Barden’s ground-hopping in the Victorian countryside continues as he reports on an amazing contest between the Wooden-Hesket Hawks and the Wallan Magpies.
Almanac Country Footy: The GOAT of Gippsland
February 24, 2023 by 10 Comments
The Gippsland region of Victoria has produced many fine footballers who played VFL/AFL football. Shane Reid has selected a team he considers the greatest of all time from Gippsland.
Almanac Country Footy: Calling all ruckmen
February 18, 2023 by 10 Comments
The ads you see in the Barossa classifieds. Any ruckmen out there?
Almanac Book Extract: Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’
May 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this excerpt from Michael Fiddian’s novel ‘The End of the Game’, it’s the last training before the Grand Final, and something is going on…
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 3 – Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969
February 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Hayden Kelly scholar Paddy Grindlay continues his excellent series researching the history of the Nullawil Football Club. Part 3 looks at Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969.
Almanac Footy: Around the grounds of the Ovens and Murray League
January 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
As a kid, Peter Clark was often dragged around to the big contests of the Ovens and Murray League. From memories of Murray Weideman to three quarter time speeches at Wodonga’s Martin Park, Peter brings back the highlights of a terrific competition in his own eyes.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 2 – Breaking the drought
December 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
After a run of Grand Final losses Nullawil FC were determined to win the 1964 flag as Paddy Grindlay found out when he caught up with a couple of the old-timers.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 1 – Mallee dominance
December 8, 2021 by 6 Comments
As the Hayden Kelly Scholar, Paddy Grindlay has been researching Nullawil and its footy club. This is the first in a series of articles which profile Nullawil and its success.
Almanac Footy: Colac Youth Club Under 16 Premiers 1965 and 1966
September 6, 2021 by 17 Comments
Col Ritchie remembers a couple of footy premierships he played in with the Colac Youth Club Under 16s in 1965 and 1966, featuring some team photos of the lads who won.
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