Percy Jones!! Percy will run this Lunch on his own, but ably assisted by our popular new (& old!) Manager Terry Freeman. This is one of those awkward Fridays – 2 odd Fridays in successive weeks. Come along for a good Lunch and bring a...
Read moreJohn Harms & The Footy Almanac
John Harms is taking charge of the next Odd Friday Lunch. John, as well as running the Almanac, is a well known local writer, broadcaster, publisher, historian, speaker, MC and lunch host. He appears on the ABC’s Offsiders and has recently...
Read moreRodney Hogg
Rodney Hogg, Australian fast bowler – debuted in the 78/79 Ashes series of 6 Tests with 41 wickets at an average of 12.85. He came into the team when Lillee and Thompson moved to World Series Cricket. He was an aggressive and sometimes...
Read morePeter Hudson and Mike Sheahan!!
Peter Hudson, a proud Tasmanian, is arguably the game’s all time best Full Forward. He is the most prolific goalkicker who won the Coleman Medal four times while at Hawthorn, and holds numerous goalkicking records. He made his VFL debut...
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Read moreTHE BLESSING OF THE SEASON
Malarkey Publications and The Footy Almanac invite all Drop-kicks, Misfits and Ratbags to huddle at the North Fitzroy Arms this coming Thursday (March 17) to be blessed by bon vivant (second) ruckman and pub philosopher, Percy Jones. You can see...
Read moreTHE ODD FRIDAY LUNCH Friday 11th March
Friday 11 th March 1:05pm As Regular as the Calendar, although odd, and with a ‘Mystery’ Guest Speaker! We must first apologies for the late notice of next Fridays lunch. However, Percy has been waiting on a yes from a couple of possible guest...
Read moreVALENTINE’S DINNER
The North Fitzroy Arms is hosting a delicious dinner this Valentine’s Day. Our Chef has created a delicious 3 course set menu for diners to enjoy. If you are interested in wining and dining with us this February 14th, make sure you contact us to...
Read moreDean Jones says danger for cricket crowds has never been higher
DEAN Jones knows more than most how dangerous cricket can be – but it’s not just players who are sometimes at grave risk, he says. The former Australian Test and one-day star believes the safety of spectators is becoming an issue. “There...
Read moreTHE ODD FRIDAY LUNCH
Dean Jones (AM) – Vic. Cricket Legend Dean Jones “wrote the book” on one day cricket (Dean Jones: One-Day Magic). A showman, brilliant fieldsman and runner between wickets he was regarded as one of the best one day cricketers in the world – ahead...
Read morePub of the Week: Tony Leonard reviews the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, Rae Street
Five years has passed since last review of the North Fitzroy Arms, (NFA) aka Haskins and save for one major change to the inside of the pub, it remains very much intact and very much a wonderful reminder of its inner north past. The bar is...
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