Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]
Almanac Music: The Fumes
March 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo shares the story of how he travelled to gigs with The Pretty Littles, until the the lead singer and friend, Jack, turtled up when he was confronted with the opportunity of meeting The Fumes in person at the Espie in St Kilda.
Nankervis
March 1, 2022 by 34 Comments
With the appointment of Toby Nankervis as Richmond co-captain, the Footy Almanac reprises Old Dog’s wonderful tribute. The Old Dog knows a thing or two about ruck work. He also knows a few things about Toby Nankervis, who he coached as a youngster. He was very proud on Friday night.
Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy
October 15, 2021 by 18 Comments
Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 – JTH]
Almanac Music: Angel
October 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo begins a regular series of stories about his extensive experiences related to music and its impact on his life and relationships.
Grand Final – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: A ripper!
September 26, 2021 by 7 Comments
It’s been a long day and a longer night for Old Dog who presents his traditional wrap up of what was a ripper Grand FInal. [Thanks for seeing in the dawn to get this done Old Dog. Always a highlight of the coverage. – JTH]
Grand Final Warm-Up
September 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
It’s Christmas Eve for footy lovers writes Old Dog as he recalls the attitude of Gabriela Andersen.
Almanac Footy: Screw the Brownlow
September 20, 2021 by 27 Comments
Old Dog just cannot abide the Brownlow as it is these days. And, while he has the floor, he has a crack at a few other contemporary elements of AFL footy on the way.
Almanac Footy: Grand Finals
September 5, 2021 by 10 Comments
Old Dog is absolutely rapt for one of his old clubs Lilydale FC in Tasmania with their Grand Final victory as he celebrates in spirit with them. He also reflects on another former club defeated in their finals bid and feels their gut wrenching experience of loss.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Mythology
August 29, 2021 by 2 Comments
Old Dog makes an incredible quarter of footy last forever as the Dees demolish the Lions in their Qualifying Finals match.
Footy
August 4, 2021 by 9 Comments
Old Dog on his footy club and football people. [A simple observation – which says it all. JTH]
Round 19 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Aaron Naughton terrifies me
July 25, 2021 by 5 Comments
During a cracking match between two contenders, quite a few footballers caught Old Dog’s eye. Some of them scare him. He explains why.
Round 17 – Essendon v Adelaide: Random Thoughts on Football
July 12, 2021 by 3 Comments
Old Dog is watching Essendon play the Crows and it gets him thinking about footy. He considers many things including a way of describing the ages of football.
Almanac Life: Footy Almanac Vernacular
June 11, 2021 by 11 Comments
Is there such a thing as Footy Almanac vernacular, that is, a particularly Footy Almanac way of talking and writing, especially in relation to how Almanackers respond to posts on the website? KD discusses this question.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Set up running
June 5, 2021 by 13 Comments
Old Dog thaws some bourbons and watches the footy. [More vintage Old Dog – with insight after insight. Ed]
Round 9 – St Kilda v Geelong: Old Dog observes
May 16, 2021 by 8 Comments
Old Dog’s eye is as sharp as ever as he looks over the two teams and their players from Friday night’s game.
Round 8 – Melbourne v Sydney (and lots of other observations): Barry Gibb plays for Sydney
May 9, 2021 by 8 Comments
Pure genius from Old Dog. Who players look like. [So glad you stayed up through the night to write this Old Dog – JTH]
Almanac Footy: Season 39
April 9, 2021 by 12 Comments
It all started Round 4, 1983! Old Dog takes a funny look at the start to his 39th season of adult footy. As well as a love of family and football.
Heroes of Footy
January 18, 2021 by 11 Comments
Old Dog has a New Year’s hope: that the Otway Districts Footy and Netball Club will have an Under 18s again and that the young people of the area will have a chance to feel what it is to be part of this club and community and to get to really know the people at the heart and soul of it all and fully understand what it all means.
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