Almanac Teams: A 44-gallon drum of talent; Best of 44 (1980- )

September 19, 2022 by 1 Comment

Just when you thought things were in dire straits for Rodney Boyd, the best of Number 44 shows that some high digit jumpers are bastions of skill and tenacity.

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Almanac Footy Teams – AFLX: The Cyclones

February 19, 2019 by 8 Comments

Joe De Petro has come up with a cyclonic footy team. Whether it’s severe enough to put the wind up other teams the answer is blowing in the wind!

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Almanac Book Review – The Norm Smith Medallists: The Players Who Delivered On Football’s Grandest Stage

September 4, 2018 by 1 Comment

If only a team could be made up of Norm Smith Medallists what a team it would be! Chris Michaels reviews a new book of such players.

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A six year old’s Saturday in August

August 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Fatherhood and the joy of a footy loving, (and cricket loving) six year old son as expressed by Edward Olsen.

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September Specialists

September 18, 2017 by 49 Comments

Phil Dimitriadis has selected his team of finals champions. Over to you for your thoughts.

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