Winning in Wyche – Part 3: Pressure unearths diamonds

It’s 1969. Despite some injury woes, Wycheproof-Narraport have put together a handy Under 16 footy team. However, the League seems to have a wealth of talented young players across some very good junior sides. Sean Mortell gives us the next installment of a memorable season up the bush.

Winning in Wyche – Part 2: Combining to survive

Sean Mortell continues his series on footy in Wycheproof way back when. In Part 2 he explains the origins of The Combine and introduces some charcters who go on to make a name for themselves in Wyche and in footy.

Almanac (and Odd Friday) Lunch: The Blessing of the Season

After a long Covid-enforced absence the Footy Almanac Friday lunch returns to the fabulous North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, on the 19th of March. The special guest will be a treat for Tiger fans. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Introducing Hayden Kelly (and the Hayden Kelly Scholarship)

John Harms was up late one night when an email lobbed. It was from Hayden Kelly. Things have moved along since then, as this welcome explains. [Great to have you involved Hayden – JTH]

SANFL Blow-ins 1960-1990 Part 1: Introduction and Coaches

Swish brings us the first instalment of his trawl through three decades of the SANFL’s interstate interlopers.

AFL Round 12 – North Melbourne v Richmond: I’ve been to the mountain top and there is nothing to see

John Green is at a low ebb. (The lowest?) His kids have abandoned him. He’s doubting the notion of The Promised Land.