Whatever happened to Billy, asks Smokie in his weekly CYs preview.
Smokie’s Williamstown CYMS column: Trump
May 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In his regular column for Willy CYs, Smokie Dawson goes looking for the (satirical) best in Donald Trump in ponders an important question related to a possible visit to Australia.
VAFA C Grade: Reviewing “the MRP” (Willy CYs Preview – Rd 4)
May 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Williamstown CYMS are sitting at 1-2 after three rounds. Guru ponders the CYs’ misfortune. It’s a crucial game this week. But Smokie is also interested in a group called the MRP.
VAFA C Grade: The Next Revolution (Williamstown CYs Preview – Round 3)
April 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
For some years now, Darren “Smokie” Dawson and Dene “Guru” Macloed have been exclusively providing the Williamstown CYMS FC faithful with their irreverent pre-game thoughts following Thursday night’s team selections. They are now on the Footy Almanac.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Peninsula: Category 5 El Nino shipwrecks Pirates
April 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Roys are 2-0 and their most observant fan (King) George! III puts it all in historical perspective.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Parkdale: Nice start
April 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill is pleased to announce that, although he and Claire didn’t sell their house, the Royboys won their opening game of the Ammos’ season at Parkdale.
Being a good coach – Luke Beveridge
December 5, 2016 by 4 Comments
Following his astute assessment of Alastair Clarkson, Yoshi has now provided thoughtful insight into Premiership Coach Luke Beveridge.
VAFA Section B – Parkdale v Fitzroy: The Wait
September 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Harms will always remember Parkdale v The Mighty Roys. [With sincere gratitude to the players, coaches, and all those behind the scenes who make it happen – JTH]
VAFA Premier B, Round 16 – Fitzroy v Beaumaris: Turn to the sunlight
August 17, 2016 by 10 Comments
Starting with A.A.Milne and ending with La Marseillaise, David Wilson observes “one of those days” in old Fitzroy. [Fitzroy’s last home game for the season is on Saturday 20 August – Ed].
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 10/7/16
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If there are footy scores worth knowing about, you will find them here.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 26/6/16
June 27, 2016 by 2 Comments
All the sporting results from this weekend that are fit to print
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 19/6/16
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All the weekend sporting results worth knowing and some others as well.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Is the Clydesdale faster than the Ox?
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
King George!III is thinking about the possibilities of the season after the Royboys’ home game v Monash Blues.
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: Put a Sock In It
May 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Phil Hill reports on a resurgent Fitzroy and the security offered by a usefully applied checklist [Not for squeamish readers nor those fearing dental work – Ed].
VAFA – Old Scotch v Fitzroy:
May 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill discusses Wisden, magnifying glasses and the yips in his latest match report.
VAFA B Section – Round 1: Fitzroy v St Bedes
April 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
A reflective Phil Hill laments that not everyone has the good sense to schedule a wedding out of season. He is also concerned that Fitzroy faces a tough season in B Grade Ammos in 2016
Lunch (Sep 18): VAFA Grand Final shindig
September 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Always a cracking affair.
Featuring Leigh Matthews, Barrie Cassidy and Greg Champion.
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy: A Funeral, a Baptism, Ergodic Subsystems and Schadenfreude
August 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
How did the Roys lose that one? Lively and entertaining speculation from King George III in the finest tradition of the columnist who assumes the freedom to weave anything in. [Very entertaining – JTH]
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy
August 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill follows the Roy Boys to Beach Oval as they take on Old Brighton
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