Continuing his series of recollections from his time at the Melbourne Football Club, Richard Griffiths tells the story of the talented Allen Jakovich
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 5)
June 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Round 12 – Melbourne v GWS: Here Come the Giants!
June 3, 2026 by 3 Comments
Richard Griffiths reports on the Giants’ successful visit to Alice Springs, where they thrashed a disappointing Demons outfit
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 3)
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Richard Griffiths continues recalling his time working for the Melbourne FC. In part 3 he tells of his venture to Prospect Oval where he checked out two SANFL stars – Darren Jarman and Garry McIntosh.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 2)
May 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths continues recalling his time working for the Melbourne FC. In Part 2 he reflects on Sean Charles and Allen Jakovich both of whom not only made a huge impression on Richard but also the footy world.
Almanac Footy: The Dashing Demon From South Bendigo
December 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian McLean of the Melbourne FC was a champion wingman, courageous, a quick and reflexive player, and with his fluent ball handling skills, became a multiple premiership player for the club during the 1950s. Roger Spaull presents a wonderful account of the life and times of the footy career of Ian McLean.
Finals Week 2 – Melbourne v Carlton: Tradition
September 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber delighted being an unbiased spectator at the nail biting Semi Final match between Melbourne and Carlton.
Round 15 – Geelong v Melbourne: From the study in Nhill
June 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
It was (literally) a school night for teacher Marcus Holt so he couldn’t make the trip to Kardinia Park. Instead, he watched from his study in Nhill ‘with’ a couple of mates. [Spot on – Ed]
Vale Philip Charlwood
March 8, 2023 by 4 Comments
Frank Taylor shares his fond memories of Philip Charwood, a fine man of character, a man who loved his Dees and was fantastic to be around.
Almanac Finals Predictions: The Muse is musing on the form
September 1, 2022 by 3 Comments
The Muse has turned the footy teams into nags and assesses their form.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
August 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Michael Labiris takes a turn for the Floreat Pica Society, as the Pies win number 11-in-a-row.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Uninvited Escapee
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The ANZAC eve match always start with a moving ceremony. Tigers supporter John Green was there for the showdown between Richmond and Melbourne.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: Wall-paper cracks become Grand Canyon chasms
April 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Port coach Ken HInkley may still be optimistic but he’s not convincing Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Footy: The one day in December!
December 10, 2021 by 5 Comments
Like many Melbourne supporters, a premiership after fifty-seven years was a monkey off the back, and what better way to celebrate it than joining in the Premiership Celebration held at the MCG last weekend. Joseph Ryan relives the glory!
Grand Final – Melbourne v Bulldogs: A Grand Final victory
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Michael ‘Rats’ Rattenbury shares with us his joy and relief at a Melbourne premiership, and his memories of the grim times before.
Grand Final – A New Verse
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
What if a new verse for 2021 was added to the Melbourne theme song? Tim Guys is here to assist.
David Bridie prepares for the Grand Final with a chat and a rendition of ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’
September 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
David Bridie is a lifelong Dees’ fan. He has lived a Dees’ life. In case you missed the Footy Almanac’s Grand Final lunch on Zoom on Saturday, check out John Harms’s interview with him, including a couple of great renditions of the Melbourne theme song on a unique instrument.
Melbourne: A City Surviving, a Team Arriving.
September 26, 2021 by 10 Comments
Beaut piece from Melbourne dad and footy lover Andrew Else with a look into family life in Grand Final week with its Lockdown, its riots, its earthquake and the arrival of a great footy team. [Love it -JTH]
Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: Dees in a tight one
September 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli reckons the Grand Final is a 50-50 proposition but is leaning ever so slightly towards Melbourne. He’s also hitting his straps with the nags. He has a thorough look at the big Melbourne and Sydney races. And he has something to say about John Elliott.
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.
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