In this review of William Westerman’s ‘Merger’, Jonathan Pilbrow shares how affecting and emotional he found the book’s subjects and their portrayals while offering lessons for the future and hope through community. [Couldn’t agree more – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’ by William Westerman
May 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
A Red-and-White Homecoming: How the Bullants Fought Their Way Back to Preston City Oval
June 3, 2026 by 3 Comments
Louie Cina looks at the journey, challenges, and significance of the red and white returning to its historic home at Preston City Oval for the first time since the Northern Bullants’ expulsion from the VFL.
Almanac Footy: Catholic College Footy
May 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
On a visit to his old school St Vincent’s College (now known as Catherine McAuley College), Peter Sweeney enjoyed watching a Herald Sun Shield footy match played noting the magnificence of the main sporting oval and its huge improvement from his time there as a boarder (1967-1971).
Almanac Footy – Surf Coast Suns: The birth of a footy club
May 11, 2026 by 1 Comment
A new day dawns in the story of footy on the Surf Coast with the Suns playing in the BFL. Sean Hunt has more on a club bucking the trend of grassroots clubs folding.
Almanac Local Footy – Hay v Ultima: 150 years and one point
May 11, 2026 by 3 Comments
The oldest football club in NSW, the Hay Lions, celebrated 150 years of football on Saturday. Peter Clark describes their nail-biting one point win over fierce rivals Ultima.
Almanac Footy: The golden years of the West Coburg Football Club
May 6, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Davis reflects on his time with the West Coburg Football Club during the 1960s, and how it became such an important part of his life.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Gold Coast beat latest version of Baby Bombers as local footy settles in
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Multitasking radio commentator Dan Lonergan takes us around the grounds as he describes the footy action in both the AFL (Round 6) on the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (Round 2) at Red Hill.
Almanac Footy: Heaps of fun at FIDA launch
April 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Footy’s back all over the place, and Vin Maskell has highlighted one of the standout organisations, FIDA, as they launched 2026 with a game between legends and pollies.
Almanac Footy: Gus and The Not So Death of Football
March 24, 2026 by 9 Comments
Old Dog’s love of footy is undoubted, especially his passion for country footy and community. At his footy club Gus is fulfilling a role that brings an extra smile to Old Dog’s face.
Almanac Memoir: The Three Quarter Time Huddle
February 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark takes us to a country football ritual where spectators are welcome, the three quarter time huddle.
Almanac Memoir: Summer, Autumn, FOOTBALL and Spring
February 25, 2026 by 4 Comments
With the footy season fast approaching, Peter Clark shares reminiscences of football and life written by his father, former country football reporter Jim Clark.
Almanac Footy History: Purnim FC – premiers 1930. Can anyone help?
February 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Purnim won the flag in 1930. Can anyone help identify these team members? Please pass this on to someone who may have some insights about these blokes and about footy in the Purnim area generally.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025
January 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck provides an overview of the NSW Australian Football Heritage Society, and reviews their latest publication, ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025’.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy Football Club’s season stars in the modern era – Best and Fairest votes, Brownlow Medal votes and leading goalkickers 1970-1996
January 9, 2026 by 6 Comments
Philip Mendes presents another fascinating historical look at the Fitzroy FC looking at the stars of the club from the modern era.
Almanac Footy: Ovals Old Dog played (and trained) at that no longer exist
December 23, 2025 by 7 Comments
The Old Dog takes a nostalgic trip recalling many of the footy grounds he played on during his 43 year footy career, unfortunately some of the grounds no longer exist but the memories remain.
Almanac Footy: Peter Malinauskas on why you should play for The Blacks
November 29, 2025 by 1 Comment
This is a classic. When the premier of your state narrates a short Uni Blacks FC promotional video, why wouldn’t you play for them!
Almanac Local Footy: The Kat Trick
November 12, 2025 by 2 Comments
It was a thrilling day of grand final football in the North Pilbara Football League. John Gordon recounts what was an historic day for the Karratha Kats
Almanac Life: Templeton and Cordy
November 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Neil Cordy has known Kelvin Templeton, who is three years his senior, since he was a lad. Their paths have crossed many, many times and in some interesting ways, including on the footy field. In his Almanac debut, Neil writes about the respect he has for his dear friend and explains that it’s no surprise that he has written a terrific novel. [Welcome Neil – Eds]
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