An historian at work: Carolyn Spooner used Trove and the other tools of discovery at her disposal to track down the story behind one of the iconic images of Australian football – Roy Cazaly’s one-handed leap.
Essendon v Geelong, 1989: The mud and the glory
June 15, 2025 by 2 Comments
Paul Spinks wrote this piece on the eve of the Round 14, 2025, Geelong-Essendon game. He looks back to the moment in history when the same two teams playing off in the wet of 1989 – a memorable winter. [Timely reminders of a different time and some great memories for Cats and Ablett fans – JTH]
Almanac Lunch: With special guest Greg Brown (May 16)
May 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The next Almanac Lunch (on May 16) features Greg Brown who has done many things in his life including playing in Essendon’s 1965 premiership team. All welcome.
Almanac Footy: Essendon 2025 Season Preview
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger’s preview of the 2025 AFL lists continues with a look at Essendon’s prospects.
Almanac Footy History: Gordon Lane – A cut above the rest.
November 29, 2024 by 3 Comments
Roger Spaull delves deeply into the footy archives to once again come up with another incredibly well researched biography of a former VFL/AFL great. This time it is Essendon champion Gordon ‘Whopper’ Lane, who also later became playing coach of South Melbourne.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Following their loss to Essendon, Cam Hooke’s beloved Collingwood now sits just outside the top eight. However, not all hope is lost as Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s showdown with Geelong in Round 18.
Almanac Footy Life: Billy Duckworth – Dudinin to domination
July 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
Billy Duckworth was one of Essendon’s great players – rough and rugged, an inspiration to his team mates, and a great character of the game. Billy was a part of the Bombers formidable reign as a top team throughout the 80s, including their premiership years in 1984 and 1985. Matt Watson presents an account of Billy’s career.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Life took a bit of a smack when the Suns showed what a good side they are at home. Can the Pies consolidate against the Bombers on Friday night and have the Collingwood faithful become addicted to close finishes?
Round 6 – Adelaide v Essendon: Speed
April 20, 2024 by 4 Comments
In the still of the night, the croaking of the frogs around him, Old Dog is blown away by the pace the match between the Crows v Bombers was played at as he watched the game flopped in his chair after his day of toil. It was a cracking game!
Almanac Memoir: Meeting John Birt and Kooka Epis
September 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
Johno ‘Snowy’ Nugent has sent another email to John Harms, this time to tell the tale of he,as a twelve year old, he got a lift back to Niddrie with a couple of Bombers players.
Round 24 – Essendon v Collingwood: One of the best Friday night walks (Floreat Pica Society)
August 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Linda Ho was at the MCG for (most of) Round 24, as Collingwood looked to finish the home and away season as minor premiers.
Round 10 – Pards’ Preview: Richmond v Essendon – Dreamtime Match, Where Dreams May Come True
May 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
Pards still maintains his confidence in the Bombers but is disappointed by the attitude of some of the supporters of the club.
Round 8 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers make the Wright statement
May 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
It was a great win against the odds for the Bombers in their Round 8 match against the Hawks made even more memorable considering five late withdrawals from the side.
Round 2 – Essendon v Brisbane: Quietly confident
March 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pards retains his confidence in the Bombers and expects them to win their Round 2 match against the Lions by 8 points .
Round 1 – Geelong v Essendon: Agony for Dons’ supporters
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
It was a shocker of a weekend for Bomber supporter Rod Oaten; the Bombers lost, Barnsley FC lost, picked 0/9 in the footy tipping but as they say, there is always next week!
Round 1 – Geelong v Essendon: Cat Power bombs the Dons!
March 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
The Cats absolutely smashed the Bombers in their Round 1 clash against the Bombers.
Round 1 – Essendon v Geelong: Preview
March 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
Michael Pardy is confident of a Bomber win in their Round 1 match against Geelong at the MCG on Saturday. He predicts a 29 point margin!
Round 23 – Essendon v Collingwood: Dare to dream!
August 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A good win to the Bombers over Collingwood in their Round 23 match cements their place in the Final 8, and who knows, dreams may come true for Essendon supporters.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 4, 1953: Geelong v Essendon – cool Cats curtail Coleman
July 14, 2021 by 3 Comments
Geelong’s miserly defence held John Coleman to just four goals in its victory over Essendon in Round Four, 1953. Peter Clark continues his ongoing series on the Cats’ dominant run.
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