Almanac Lunches: Premierships, footy and cricket, John Coleman, lunch and stories with Greg Brown

Former Essendon premiership player Greg Brown provided an insightful reflection on his sporting career and life at the recent Footy Almanac lunch at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond.

Almanac Lunch: With special guest Greg Brown (May 16)

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.

SA v WA 1968: Home Ground Advantage

When South Australia and Western Australia met in Adelaide in 1968 the result went as expected. Both sides were sprinkled with names that were legendary in their respective states, some went on to national prominence but for others it was their only shot at State-level footy. Read what the SA Football Budget had to say about these stars of the 1960s. There’s a treat in store for those with a connection to Broken Hill also.

1973 – The VFL Around The Groundsmen

Swish has come across this early 70s tribute to VFL around the grounds radio commentators and asks what it was like on your AM dial?