The Game that Never Happened: The Vanishing History of Soccer in Australia by Ian Syson will be launched by Gideon Haigh, John Harms and John Didulica at the MCC Library, Wednesday August 15. RSVP your attendance.
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Ivanhoe: What a day for the Fitzroy faithful!
August 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Footy, flowers, and highflyers, are all part of the day for Phil Hill as he celebrates victories by the Fitzroy FC.
Round 21 – Essendon v St. Kilda: Three Great Moments Despite Saints Being Demolished By Bombers
August 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Braham bemoans the fact St Kilda’s game against Essendon was a somewhat imperfect replica of last week’s match against the Dogs, and at one and the same time a somewhat worse performance by his team.
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: Trifecta, sadly.
August 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Peter Fitzpatrick has written three pieces for the Almanac and Balcony Banter – all three about Geelong-Richmond clashes. Here’s the third. [Stop writing Peter! JTH]
Round 20 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: It’s a long season when you suck
August 10, 2018 by 4 Comments
‘It’s a long season when you suck’ writes Yvette Wroby. Saints fans (and team it seems) are now longing for an end of season lie down with a nice cuppa. The Southern Saints were the highlight of the weekend.
Haiku Bob- Round 20: breaking up
August 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob on losing a close one, and breaking up.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Camberwell: Conspiracy theories?
August 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Smokie is a bit partial to a conspiracy theory as he explains in his report.
Fearless 2018- Round 20: We’ve got the close one…no we’ve got it…nah..over here
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless reports on a monumental Gaffe followed by some excessive commentary as he reviews the Round 20 matches.
Round 20 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Eat, Pray, Spew
August 9, 2018 by 9 Comments
Going to The Gabba to watch Brisbane play made Jamie Simmons sick – but it wasn’t because of the play (both teams performed well on the day), rather some curious culinary choices.
Almanac Match Reports – Round 21 nominations
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Following on from a great response in the last round, The Footy Almanac is again putting out the call for writers to help cover Round 21.
Almanac Books: Sons of Guns – family and football
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
The author of the book “Sons of Guns”, Matt Watson takes us through his relationship with family & footy, shares tidbits from the stars of his manuscript and the long, involved process it took to complete.
Almanac Lunch: Matt Watson, Ray Shaw and Ayce Cordy talk about Sons of Guns (Aug 31)
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Join Matt Watson, Ray Shaw and Ayce Cordy for lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms as we celebrate Matt’s new book Sons of Guns.
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The latest Floreat Pica Society piece on Round 20’s game.
Round 20 – Hawthorn v Essendon: A view from Bali
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You didn’t have to be at the MCG to witness the tight tussle between Hawthorn and Essendon, in fact Tom Harrington wasn’t even in the country – he reports on the classic from Indonesia.
Round 20 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Who Dares Wins…sometimes
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A revival for the Bombers was cut short by their long-standing rivals Hawthorn; Trevor Blainey’s Dons now ponder what might have been.
Round 20 – Carlton v GWS: Welcome to Globetrotters’ AFL
August 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
As he watched the Giants pulverise the Blues, John Butler was left contemplating the wider football universe. Let’s just say, he has his reservations.
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: Long Weekend’s Journey into North Fitzroy’s Arms
August 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
The lucid dream of a knock for the ages makes way for a very real trip to see Ben Fenton-Smith’s Tigers overcome Geelong. The Almanac’s pub de rigueur also gets a guernsey.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Hall gets fame, Thomas wins before PGA defence
August 9, 2018 by 2 Comments
22 year old Georgia Hall winning the Women’s British Open headlines Hamish Neal’s comprehensive wrap of the week in golf.
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