Jason Dunstall and Tony Lockett feature in a poem from Damian Balassone
Almanac Footy: With Genius Can Come Flaws
January 27, 2024 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson looks at some of footy’s great footballers who are more often remembered for their publicity received for adverse deeds perpetrated within or outside footy during their career.
Almanac Teams: From Push Ups to Lay Ups; Obscure 46s (1980- )
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The follow up to the best of Number 46 side from Rodney Boyd contains some (literal) high flyers, sons of guns and a cricket/media icon.
Almanac Teams: Lappin up the Tranquilli-ty; Obscure 37s (1980- )
June 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
The second of Rodney Boyd’s Number 37 sides features Mark of the Year winners, Australian Football Hall of Fame Legends and infamous Number 1 draftees.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 2
July 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Roger Spaull continues his history of the Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club as he examines the formation of both. Roger also looks at the ‘golden era’ of the club, and presents his observations of one of the legends of bush footy, Howard ‘Plugger’ Lockett.
Almanac Teams: Fab Fours (1980- )
January 18, 2021 by 10 Comments
It’s an unlucky number in some cultures, but Rodney Boyd’s team of the best Number 4s is so packed with talent, you’d think it more than lucky to be given the jumper.
The 2019 ‘Spud’ Frawley Cup – Semi Finals
September 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill, from his incomparable perspective, presents his thoughts surrounding Week 2 of the finals.
Richmond – 18 Months in Review: A Fruitful Journey
September 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Dr Cruel relives the past 18 months as a Tiger supporter. He looks forward to 2019.
Almanac Football: 1993 Revisited
August 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Stainless takes a fascinating trip down memory lane as he recalls the 1993 AFL season. [With a nod to the Brettig-Collins-Gill podcast – Ed]
Facts about St Kilda and Melbourne
December 17, 2017 by 7 Comments
After a visit to the Sports Museum at the MCG Yoshi presents some historical facts and figures of matches played between St Kilda and Melbourne.
Almanac Teams: Great Number 4s
November 16, 2017 by 18 Comments
A cracking, attacking team of #4s from Phil Dimitriadis.
A Team of Champions without a Premiership
October 4, 2017 by 34 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis has come up with another clever composite team, this time it’s his team of premiership-less players. Who can you add to this?
The 2017 Whitney Mercilus Cup
February 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Getting a band back together, the songs are flowing; some commentary about sport, mainly footy in all its forms, are some of the things on Earl’s mind as he takes refuge from the heat.
Australia v Pakistan – Day 5: The SCG, its car park, a Giant, and a blond.
January 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin and Marshall break from their walking tradition and drive to the SCG. Their retirement fund takes a hit with the parking ransom. But they’re in for a Happy Jan experience. [Vintage Courtin! Ed]
Round 2 – St. Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Dogs Reign On St. Nick’s Parade
April 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Saints hosted the Dogs for Nick Riewoldt his 300th game. Where does he stand when compared to other St Kilda greats?
The Retirements Appeals Tribunal (RAT’s applicants required)
March 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
da McDonnell on the perils of the sporting comeback. The Retirements Appeals Tribunal is after new members. Applications taken here.
Pearce off Jack
January 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
An animal reference has once again graced our sporting pages, Aussiegus provides perspective.
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