Almanac Teams: Seventh Heaven (1980- )

March 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment

We forge ahead with Rodney Boyd’s series of teams; this week’s side has the best Number 7s to don the jumper since 1980(ish) and a first time selection of two players from the same team.

Almanac Footy Teams – A salute to the Waning Waynes

February 18, 2019 by 18 Comments

There’s a world of Waynes out there, and Phil Dimitriadis rhapsodises about a team of just Waynes. Has he left anyone out?

Almanac Teams – Most Disliked

June 5, 2018 by 43 Comments

Controversy corner here from Phil Dimitriadis; in a deviation from his recent numerical-based sides here is a team of disliked (to some) players.

The Gang of Five

March 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment

George Smith looks at the years (a couple of decades) when a total of five clubs won the VFL flag.

The Odd Friday Lunch: Friday 23rd February 2018, 1.05pm, at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.

February 20, 2018 by 2 Comments

Friends, Almanackers, and footy lovers; come lend us your ears, Wayne Johnston, The Dominator shall tell of his domination, dominating the realms of his dominion, the footy field, at the next Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, on Friday 23rd February.

September Specialists

September 18, 2017 by 49 Comments

Phil Dimitriadis has selected his team of finals champions. Over to you for your thoughts.

Great players…Great nicknames

December 7, 2016 by 40 Comments

Peter Clark remembers some of the great nicknames of footballers past but wonders why nicknames for current footballers are not as forthcoming. Who can you add to the list?