Almanac Memoir: A Mallee Christmas

Hayden Kelly remembers classic Mallee Christmases and the freedom of summer holidays.

Almanac Pugilism: The Muse is musing on boxing and boxing tents

The Muse has just read a book about Jimmy Sharman’s boxing tents and is reminded of great days of boxing at the Wycheproof Show and in the Police Boys Clubs.

Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 2 – Breaking the drought

After a run of Grand Final losses Nullawil FC were determined to win the 1964 flag as Paddy Grindlay found out when he caught up with a couple of the old-timers.

Finals Week 2 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: Observations

Hayden Kelly watches some quality footy in the semi-final between his beloved Dogs and the Lions and makes these astute observations.

Winning in Wyche – Part 4: Shaking up the finals

Sean Mortell continues his series on the Wycheproof Under 16s of 1969 with this account of the Grand Final.

Winning in Wyche – Part 1: Growing up in the shadows of a mini landmark

Sean Mortell begins his search for the story of one of Wycheproof’s finest moments: the Under 16 premiership of 1969. [This series is going to be a cracker – JTH]

Introducing Hayden Kelly (and the Hayden Kelly Scholarship)

John Harms was up late one night when an email lobbed. It was from Hayden Kelly. Things have moved along since then, as this welcome explains. [Great to have you involved Hayden – JTH]