The ’69 State Schoolboys’ Football Competition – Adidas

November 30, 2017 by 7 Comments

Peter Thomas recently contacted the Footy Almanac in response to a story about Adelaide Sports Stores. We found that he has a wealth of stories gleaned from his days as an Adidas rep.

Here’s his first one, with a Western Australian flavour. Welcome Peter.

Almanac Teams: The Greatest Number 3s

November 8, 2017 by 30 Comments

Phil Dimitriadis returns to proper footy teams. What do you think of his team of 3s?

O what a team! (Or a commentator’s worst nightmare)

October 14, 2016 by 17 Comments

John Mason and mates have picked a team of players whose names end with the letter O. Further suggestions?

Remembering Hafey’s Heroes

August 13, 2015 by 9 Comments

Collingwood under Tom Hafey produced some of the most memorable footy – and players – in the club’s illustrious history. While the ultimate prize eluded Hafey’s Heroes, Jeff Dowsing revisits his childhood and recalls some fond memories of the late 70s when’T-shirt Tommy’ was at the helm of his beloved Woodsmen.