Starting this weekend, a Melbourne district Aussie Rules football club will provide development facilities for two outstanding members of Indonesia’s indigenous national team, the AFL Indonesia Garudas.
AFL Indonesia records another important Australian-Indonesian sports diplomacy link.
July 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
How to make a financial contribution to the Almanac.
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a reader who loves the Almanac, and you want to ensure it keeps going, here’s three ways you can help. One suggestion is to donate $5 on the 5th of the month. And today is July 5.
Oh Cyril: A collection of Cyril joy
July 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Here’s a list (with links) of some of the pieces we’ve published about Cyril Rioli over the years.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2018 Round 16: The Year of the Pie
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke gives his thoughts on Round 16 for the Magpies.
Almanac Soccer: Cambridge University Press kicks off global study on the World Cup
July 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
An interesting interactive activity for followers of the World Cup – and there’s a few of us here at The Footy Almanac.
A star from the VFA’s halcyon days by KB Hill
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This week’s KB Hill features Rod Cobain, who played in the VFL & VFA before heading up to Yarrawonga
Oldest Surviving Footballers – Keith Rae
July 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
We kick off our Oldest Surviving Footballers series with a profile on Keith Rae. The former Carlton and Richmond player turns 101 at the end of July. Get involved by sharing any insights or tales you have about Keith.
Almanac Literary – Melbourne Rare Book Week at the MCC (Wednesday July 4)
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Almanac favourite Gideon Haigh will be part of the MCC’s event for Rare Book Week this Wednesday
Oldest surviving footballers (and can you help?)
July 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
Thanks to some wonderful work from AFL statistician Col Hutchinson and several others, we’d like to present a list of the oldest surviving footballers and invite you to get involved by sharing any insights or tales you have about them.
Oldest surviving footballers – Full list
July 1, 2018 by 7 Comments
A companion piece for the oldest surviving footballers, this is the list of all the players provided for the Almanac, including some who may or may not be still with us. Get in touch if you have any knowledge about them or others we might have missed.
Martin Flanagan: In defence of grass roots footy
June 29, 2018 by 10 Comments
If you missed Martin Flanagan’s Norm Smith Oration toast, or would just like to revisit it, we now have vision to go with the words. Martin reminds those charged with looking after the administration (and commerce) of the game that they ignore grass roots football at their peril.
Art Exhibition – Kate Birrell’s “This Footy Life” (opens June 30)
June 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
One of our favourites (particularly amongst our Tiger fans), Kate Birrell, will be exhibiting works inspired by footy at her gallery next month. All are welcome to attend, starting from this weekend.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: With Jumping Jack Hawkins (June 29)
June 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
All welcome at lunch with Geelong high flyer Jumping Jack Hawkins, down from the bush, on June 29. Details in this post.
Almanac Art: Eyes on the Ball – Review from 1996
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The late Robert Rooney, artist and critic for The Australian, reviews a footy-art exhibition from the Ross Oakley era, in his characteristic sharp style.
Will zones improve the Game?
June 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Max Hatzoglou ponders the virtues of zones and starting positions and their implications on the style of the game.
Socceroos – After the Exit
June 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
The Socceroos are out at the first stage of the World Cup. Again. What does this mean for state of the World Game in Australia?
Almanac Obituary – Last of the Place Kickers
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Gerard Coutts’ grandfather played in a few premierships for Horsham and South Ballarat, as well as being a serviceman in WW1. He is remembered for being the ‘last of the place kickers’ in this obituary.
“Be Home Before Dark……” by KB Hill
June 27, 2018 by 9 Comments
KB Hill recounts the long football history of the Gayfer clan, and the fortunes of the Rutherglen footy club. Two stories which reflect the ebbs and flows of a country footy fortunes.
Cyril Rioli retires
Today the Hawthorn Football Club have announced that Cyril Rioli has played his last game for the Hawks.