IN THE NEWS
Gary Ablett snr adds to his goal tally, 23 years after retiring (Ben Collins, www.afl.com.au / 19-3-2019)
Footy history enthusiast Stephen Wade discovers via YouTube footage that Gary Ablett senior kicked three goals, not two, in a 1982 match against Richmond. After review, the AFL updates Ablett's career goals tally to 1031.
Rex's moment forever frozen in time (www.carltonfc.com.au / 14-2-2017)
The story of Carlton's Rex Job, whose sole senior game for the Blues was caught on film by a photographer from The Argus.
Growth of women's football has been a 100-year revolution (The Conversation / 2-2-2017)
An exploration of the rich history of women's football that goes far beyond the AFL's hype surrounding the inaugural AFLW match.
AFL revises the official attendances of 146 games, including twelve Grand Finals (Ashley Browne, www.afl.com.au / 18-12-2015)
Research by Trevor Ruddell and staff at the MCC library leads to a major adjustment of AFL historical records (here is a direct link to the modified attendances).
Melbourne's 1948 premiership flag that was discovered on eBay
The Cat of Two Names (www.geelongcats.com.au / 27-3-2015)
The mysterious tale of early 1900s Geelong footballer, Con Molan - a Cat with
two names.
The Drought Breakers: 1961 Champions (The West Australian / 26-10-2014)
Western Australia's 1961 national carnival-winning team officially recognised
as the state's best.
Melbourne's 1948 VFL Premiership flag recovered after eBay shock
(The Age / 24-7-2014)
A long-lost VFL premiership flag turns up in Moama after being listed on eBay for $80,000.
History of the AFL could be turned on its head (The Age / 20-6-2014)
Caroline Wilson reveals the AFL's plans to officially recognise the history of the game in Victoria before the leading VFA clubs broke away to form the VFL.
John Coleman film find is football gold (The Age / 5-6-2014)
The National Film and Sound Archive uncover footage of legendary Essendon forward John Coleman amongst a handful of unmarked cans of 16mm film.
TV Stations failing to maintain visual archive of football history. (The Age / 15-12-2013)
Rohan Connolly laments the TV networks placing live action ahead of the need to preserve football's history.
Tracing forgotten stars of yesteryear. (The Age / 13-9-2013)
An interview with football historians Rob Pascoe and Mark Pennings who are compiling a database of Victoria's long-forgotten footballers who played in Victoria's top level competitions from 1858-1896; a project Pascoe describes as: "rescuing them from obscurity".
The mysterious tale of early 1900s Geelong footballer, Con Molan - a Cat with
two names.
The Drought Breakers: 1961 Champions (The West Australian / 26-10-2014)
Western Australia's 1961 national carnival-winning team officially recognised
as the state's best.
Melbourne's 1948 VFL Premiership flag recovered after eBay shock
(The Age / 24-7-2014)
A long-lost VFL premiership flag turns up in Moama after being listed on eBay for $80,000.
History of the AFL could be turned on its head (The Age / 20-6-2014)
Caroline Wilson reveals the AFL's plans to officially recognise the history of the game in Victoria before the leading VFA clubs broke away to form the VFL.
John Coleman film find is football gold (The Age / 5-6-2014)
The National Film and Sound Archive uncover footage of legendary Essendon forward John Coleman amongst a handful of unmarked cans of 16mm film.
TV Stations failing to maintain visual archive of football history. (The Age / 15-12-2013)
Rohan Connolly laments the TV networks placing live action ahead of the need to preserve football's history.
Tracing forgotten stars of yesteryear. (The Age / 13-9-2013)
An interview with football historians Rob Pascoe and Mark Pennings who are compiling a database of Victoria's long-forgotten footballers who played in Victoria's top level competitions from 1858-1896; a project Pascoe describes as: "rescuing them from obscurity".
Former VFA champion, Rino Pretto
(photo: Ray Kennedy)
Moorabbin FC - VFA Premiers in 1963, Dead in 1964 (Moorabbin-Kingston Leader / 18-6-2013)
A look at the incredible story of the Moorabbin Kangaroos: premiers of the VFA in 1963 then suspended from the competition the following pre-season. Within months the reigning premiers ceased to exist.
Early Days of Footy on the Record (The Age / 19-7-2012)
A preview of the MCC Library's exhibition celebrating the centenary of the VFL-AFL matchday programme, The Football Record.
Geelong President Colin Carter wants VFA flags counted to premiership tally. (Herald-Sun / 12-6-2011)
Colin Carter draws attention to one of football's greatest myths: that organised football in Victoria started in 1897 when the VFL was formed, completely ignoring the previous 20 seasons of VFA football that were dominated by the same clubs and players.
Silver anniversary of a goal achieved (The Age / 9-8-2003)
VFA goalkicking machine Rino Pretto reflects on his football career in this interview with Greg Baum.
A look at the incredible story of the Moorabbin Kangaroos: premiers of the VFA in 1963 then suspended from the competition the following pre-season. Within months the reigning premiers ceased to exist.
Early Days of Footy on the Record (The Age / 19-7-2012)
A preview of the MCC Library's exhibition celebrating the centenary of the VFL-AFL matchday programme, The Football Record.
Geelong President Colin Carter wants VFA flags counted to premiership tally. (Herald-Sun / 12-6-2011)
Colin Carter draws attention to one of football's greatest myths: that organised football in Victoria started in 1897 when the VFL was formed, completely ignoring the previous 20 seasons of VFA football that were dominated by the same clubs and players.
Silver anniversary of a goal achieved (The Age / 9-8-2003)
VFA goalkicking machine Rino Pretto reflects on his football career in this interview with Greg Baum.
