The North Melbourne FC recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary in the VFL/AFL. Roger highlights the playing career of one of the Kangas great champions, full-forward Sel Murray in an in-depth and enlightening tribute.
Almanac (Footy) History: Fitzroy’s Last Great Win
July 7, 2024 by 6 Comments
Paul Harman recalls a magnificent win by the mighty Roys on the first weekend in July of 1993. He dedicates the piece to all those wonderful footy commentators who’ve brought us these games. [Great stuff – Ed]
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 2
June 14, 2024 by 6 Comments
Bill Serong, who died a month ago, drank at the North Fitzroy Arms. John Harms had a few beers with him over the years.
Almanac Footy: Bad Law.
May 24, 2023 by 4 Comments
North Melbourne was robbed of victory on Saturday when a mandatory punishment was applied due to an interchange infringement. As a criminal-defence solicitor, Andrew Fraser believes the punishment did not fit the crime, and it’s time for a rule change. He presents his case.
Round 11 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: A day in the life!
May 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Allan Grants heads to Docklands for a garden-variety day at the footy, which ends up having its special moments.
Almanac Footy: First Game
April 6, 2022 by 9 Comments
Taking his boys, Angus and Jim, to their first North Melbourne game, Matt Watson also reflects on the time his dad took him to his first match.
Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig
October 28, 2021 by 54 Comments
David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
Round 21 – Richmond v North Melbourne: In praise of the humble matchday report
August 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
John Green remembers the glory days of the matchday report with this example of the genre.
Switching football loyalties: Transitioning from the Fitzroy Lions to the North Melbourne Kangaroos, 1997
January 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Following Fitzroy’s demise at the end of 1996, Philip Mendes switched allegiances. Here he gives a round-by-round account of his first season supporting the Kangaroos.
Round 13 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Zooming
August 25, 2020 by 7 Comments
Like everyone at the moment, Andrew Fithall caught up with some old uni mates via Zoom to watch his Pies play North. And like all good uni mates, his only have nicknames.
Remembering Mighty Mick Martyn
March 27, 2020 by 7 Comments
Matt Watson presents an in-depth account of former Roo, Mick Martyn’s mighty footy career, a career expanding over 16 seasons and 300 AFL games.
A Tale of Two Freos: A long week in Fremantle football one week at a time by Les Everett
March 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Freo’s AFLW side headed to Princes Park for their Preliminary Final against Carlton while the men;s side started their season at home. Les Everett reports.
Round 17 Double Bill – GWS Giants v Richmond in Sydney & North Melbourne v Sydney at Docklands: Two Jacks, Two Young Giants and a couple of Beanstalks
July 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
Mark O’Sullivan ‘due more to accident than outstanding planning’, saw both Sydney based AFL teams play their Round 17 games in the one weekend and he couldn’t have asked for two more exciting victories to get along to. Check out his dual match report.
Cracking weekend of footy and sport coming up
April 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Almanackers, we’re in for some cracking games of footy, and all things sport this weekend!
The Gang of Five
March 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
George Smith looks at the years (a couple of decades) when a total of five clubs won the VFL flag.
Have a Little Faith
August 18, 2017 by 4 Comments
Although a difficult year for North supporter Marnie, she’s still feeling alright. Her tip to surviving? Belief. Belief in her club and the future it’s promised. A true believer!
Round 18 – Essendon v North Melbourne: The Unlikely Round 18 Victory
July 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
For North fan Marnie Cohen, it is (mostly) all about the long list of young Roo debutants.
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