We reprise Rulebook’s tribute to Norwood legend Wally Miller who died yesterday. Vale Wally Miller.
Once a Tiger – an interview with Ron Branton
June 6, 2024 by 7 Comments
Vale Ron Branton.
We reprise Matt Zurbo’s interview with him from 2016. It captures the life of a 1950s footballer superbly. Sections of this interview appear in Matt’s book ‘Champions All’.
Almanac Footy: 1968 Victoria v SA – Never in it
June 13, 2021 by 28 Comments
South Australia had reason for hope leading into their 1968 clash with Victoria. Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt relives what happened next in his inimitable style.
Almanac Life: Sporting Heroes 1954
May 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
1954 was certainly a great year for Australian sport as Allan Grant remembers some of his sporting heroes from that year.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: Ted’s legacy
December 22, 2020 by 3 Comments
What price a Ted Whitten footy card from the Scanlens collection? Bill Wootton thinks back to his treasure trove and how they parted ways.
Almanac Footy Stories: Apology Accepted
August 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When Fitzroy FC president Joan Eddy appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne, a Bulldogs supporter called in with an unusual apology. Gabrielle Murphy tells the story.
Almanac History: Moratorium
May 11, 2020 by 14 Comments
The Moratorium March, Royalty at the footy, the VFL’s first ever Sunday match, and VFL Park’s first game; 1970 was certainly a happening year for many things political- and footy-wise. This insightful piece from Glen! was posted a couple of years ago and this past weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the Moratorium March. [Well worth remembering – Ed.]
Round 1 1962 – Footscray v Hawthorn: An angry lady, Teddy Whitten and my first game!
March 29, 2020 by 8 Comments
Some fond childhood memories of angry supporters, Teddy Whitten, his dad, as Col Ritchie remembers his first ever VFL game, Round 1 1962, the Bulldogs and the Hawks.
The Old Footy Record: What do you know about this match?
May 31, 2019 by 8 Comments
This must have been some match! These images of an old footy record have prompted many questions about this game. If you can provide further information about the match to The Footy Almanac it will be greatly appreciated.
Almanac (Thinking) Footy: The Greatest Footballer of All Time
February 17, 2019 by 27 Comments
Matt Zurbo and Elena and Cielo are in Venezuela. Matt is thinking about life and footy. This piece considers the concept of ‘the greatest’ and finishes wih a cracking photo.
The Pooncarie Letter: Mr Wrap Returns
August 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mr Wrap returns off the long run to support the traditions of the great game and flay the jellyfish from Jellymont House.
Memoir: A Life Following the Dogs
February 22, 2017 by 4 Comments
Les Currie has spent his life supporting his beloved Bulldogs. Motivated by a spirit of rejoicing, he tells his story. [Great stuff Les – JTH]
Ted Whitten and the Cult of Personality
September 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Neil Anderson remembers everything that made up the man “remembered as Mr Football because that’s how big a personality he was”.
Round 23 – Fremantle v Western Bulldogs: Code Purple
August 31, 2016 by 11 Comments
It’s all happening for Neil Anderson! Bulldogs, Code Purple, junk food, gallstones and the hospital emergency ward are just another night of footy for Neil.
Era, era on the wall; 1987-1999
November 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Jeff Dowsing continues his series on the eras of VFL/AFL footy with a look a 1987-99.
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