This week’s KB Hill features Rod Cobain, who played in the VFL & VFA before heading up to Yarrawonga
Oldest Surviving Footballers – Keith Rae
July 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
We kick off our Oldest Surviving Footballers series with a profile on Keith Rae. The former Carlton and Richmond player turns 101 at the end of July. Get involved by sharing any insights or tales you have about Keith.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – The Year of the Magpie
June 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke delivers his upbeat weekly assessment of the Collingwood Universe after a win over their old rival.
They’re a weird mob: a South Australian attends the 1950 VFL Grand Final
April 13, 2018 by 8 Comments
What was it like for a South Australian spectator to experience Victorian footy for the first time in 1950? L.T.A. Good with a proto-Footy Almanac report
A Team Of Bruisers
October 20, 2017 by 37 Comments
Earl O’Neill has put together a team of the toughest and hardest players in VFL/AFL history. This is a team not to mess with.
Four teams of VFL/AFL 300-gamers
October 17, 2017 by 5 Comments
Eighty-three players have now played 300 or more games in the VFL/AFL. A nice number to select four sides (from Firsts to Fourths).
A Team of Tongue Twisters
October 12, 2017 by 19 Comments
The latest quirky team assembly is a real tongue twister. Warren Tapner has found the hardest names to pronounce in AFL/VFL history.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Exiles on the Western Shore
October 2, 2017 by 5 Comments
John Green couldn’t imagine Richmond making the Grand Final in 2017, so much so he booked a holiday to WA. He watched the game with his wife at the Walpole Hotel bar and enjoyed every second of the unforgettable victory.
VFL Grand Final – Port Melbourne v Richmond: The Borough win the VFL Grand Final
September 26, 2017 by 15 Comments
Port Melbourne once again proved how successful stand alone clubs can be with a spectacular 4 point victory over Richmond in the VFL Grand Final.
Ode to Ross Oakley – and Sheeds
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Peter Crossing has written a thank you to Ross Oakley and Kevin Sheedy for helping expand the VFL/AFL.
Joe Slater – An Update
August 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou brings this poignant update to her earlier story about Geelong’s Joe Henry Slater – a Geelong champion killed in WWI
Vale Harry Beitzel
August 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
We have lost another footy broadcasting great in Harry Beitzel. Share your memories of Harry from his umpiring and broadcasting days.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: That tackle
August 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was a pretty good week for Collingwood supporters with wins in both the AFL and VFL. Grundy’s tackle was the main talking point from the game against North Melbourne.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Standing up when needed
July 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Things have been up and down at Collingwood this season and the past week was no exception. A solid win was a nice plus but the resignation of CEO Gary Pert may be the first of a few changes at the end of the season.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A win at last
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood win over Gold Coast brings some happiness for Cam Hooke but they must continue to improve and find consistency in a frustrating season.
At Prospect Oval
July 12, 2017 by 5 Comments
SANFL footy at its finest as Andy Fuller captures the spirit at Prospect Oval. North Adelaide got the big win in the end over South Adelaide.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A truly poor performance
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood are coming off a deflating loss to Essendon and there weren’t many positives for Cam Hooke. Round 17 against Gold Coast will be a telling game.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A week off would be nice
July 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke almost didn’t write this week’s Collingwood Life. But a conversation about the possibility of finals got his blood pumping.
Odd Friday Lunch with Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Join us this Friday for lunch with Collingwood legend Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham.
A Forgotten Isle – The State of Football in a ‘Football State’
Jack Banister spoke to some key players in Tasmanian footy on the current situation and the future for the code.