As Chris Weaver saw his Demons home, thoughts of the past, and those not attending, came readily to mind.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Out of the Swamps of Sadness
September 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Jack Gunston’s poster was a true Sliding Doors moment for Jonathan Rivett, one that led him out of the Swamps of Sadness.
SANFL Preliminary Final Tribunal Ruling
September 18, 2018 by 12 Comments
A decision was made last night by the independent SANFL Tribunal which has upheld the result of Sunday’s SANFL Preliminary Final. Here’s the transcript of former Supreme Court Judge the Hon. Michael David QC. What are your thoughts Almanackers?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie
September 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
Cam provides us with all the usual stats and links before looking ahead to this weekend’s 80s-revisited blockbuster with the Tigers. Remember, you read it here first!
AFLFA press release: Demons dominate 2018 AFLFA Fan of the Year Awards
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The AFLFA has released details of its ‘Fan of the Year’ awards and the Demons are the big winners. We present their official press release here verbatim.
The Womens Footy Almanac 2018: Fine writing
September 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Follow the links for a sample of some of media items about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 since its recent release.
The Odd Friday Lunch – Friday 21 September: Silvio Foschini
September 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The next Odd Friday Lunch features Silvio Foschini enlightening all with stories of his footy career especially how he forced rules changes with his case of Restraint of Trade against the then VFL.
Collingwood v GWS – Preview: A footy love triangle
September 13, 2018 by 7 Comments
Nick Johnston grew up barracking for Collingwood and then went to work as media manager for the Giants. He loves both clubs. The dreaded day is upon him: they play each other in a final. What to do? [Terrific piece which shows the depth of feeling people working in professional sport retain – JTH]
Art Exhibition – Jim Pavlidis: Footy
September 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
Renowned football artist, Jim Pavlidis is holding an exhibition of his art from September 13 until September 27 in Fitzroy. The exhibition opens tonight at Printmaker Gallery, 227 Brunswick St, Fitzroy from 6pm. All welcome.
Darebin Falcons FREE Girls Footy Clinic – Mon 24 Sep
September 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Junior girls aged 12-18 of all levels of footy experience are welcome to come to the Falcons’ FREE footy clinic on September 24 at Preston City Oval.
Yvette Wroby on The Marngrook Footy Show!
September 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
For those who missed it, Yvette Wroby was on The Marngrook Footy Show last night talking about the recently released Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 and the Passion and Pain exhibition which opens today at Glen Eira City Council Town Hall.
The Fitzroy FC Player Wrap
September 12, 2018 by 3 Comments
It’s been a great season for Fitzroy so far writes King George! III Let’s cap it off with a couple of Grand Final victories this Saturday at Trevor Barker Oval. In the lead-up, here’s his tribute to the players in 2018. [With much affection and celebration – JTH]
Almanac Sports Science: Acquisition and application of sporting skills
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Read former NFL All Star, David Stiff’s articulate and thought provoking comments about the acquisition of skills and their application in game situations.
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 in The Guardian.
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
Kasey Symons has written a piece for The Guardian that tells the story behind The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 and the community of writers, editors, artists, comedians, poets and fans it has brought together.
AFLFA press release: Some AFL Clubs increase ticket prices for low drawing games
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
The AFLFA has issued a press release headed ‘Some AFL clubs increase ticket prices for low drawing games’. It is presented here verbatim.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Cam reviews the Magpie’s close loss to the Eagles with all his usual attention to detail and looks forward to this week’s clash with GWS.
Round 23 – Carlton v Adelaide: At least we beat the traffic!
September 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘Some games still have to be covered despite them being what Bob Davis once referred to as a fair dinkum monument to disinterest.’ Paul Thomson’s highlight of the night was an early exit ahead of the rush – it was that underwhelming!
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 in MOJO News
September 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
The launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 was covered by MOJO News Tuesday night by Nathan John.
Listen to the Women’s Australian Rules Football Radio Podcast: Recorded live from The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 launch
September 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
Women’s Australian Rules Football Radio was in the house at The North Fitzroy Arms on Tuesday night when we launched The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 to record interviews with some key players from the book.
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