Check out the Wilson-Leach clinging-to-youth World Cup Road Trip podcasts.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – The Year of the Magpie
June 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke delivers his upbeat weekly assessment of the Collingwood Universe after a win over their old rival.
Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: I Was There
June 25, 2018 by 5 Comments
Peter Fitzpatrick gives us an absolutely cracking yarn about being drenched and frozen at the MCG, the warmth of optimism, and how he wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v England 5th ODI: At least it was competitive
June 25, 2018 by 5 Comments
England completed a series whitewash while Australia slept. Is this the series loss after the crisis that Australia had to have?
Tom Browne, Twitter and Tasmanian Footy
June 25, 2018 by 4 Comments
Would a Tasmanian footy team attract more fans than the Sorrento Sharks? Channel 7’s Tom Browne clearly doesn’t think so.
The Community Cup 2018 – this Sunday in Melbourne!
June 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Reclink Community Cup 2018 returns to Melbourne this Sunday, 24th June at Victoria Park with other States to follow. Get the details here.
The Cheerful Pocket Dynamo by KB Hill
June 22, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Jack Dillon is renowned for his story-telling. He doesn’t mind coating his yarns with a liberal dab of ‘mayonnaise’, but this one, he assures me, is spot-on.” And so begins another KB Hill country footy classic.
Sunbury Literary Feast
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bruno Lettieri is hosting the first Sunbury Twilight Literary Feast on the 30th June. It features Helen Garner and MIchael Leunig, among many others.
Almanac Art – Last few days of Footy as Art exhibition
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Art of Football exhibition, organised by Citrus Bob Utber, will finish this Sunday at 4pm in Cororooke. Do yourself a favour and check out the great work on show.
Grass roots and green shoots: in praise of Martin Flanagan
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Beaut response to Martin Flanagan’s defence of grass roots footy from self-appointed footy missionary to new Guinea Scott Reid.
Media release – from the AFLFA: Fans relish the chance to have their say on all things AFL
June 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
The AFLFA was formed to give fans a voice – which they are doing next Sunday (June 24). Some Almanac stalwarts (such as Cheryl Critchley and Yvette Wroby) are involved, as this media release from the AFLFA explains.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Bye Bye, it’s on again
June 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Collingwood come off the bye to take on old rivals Carlton. Cam Hooke considers the state of affairs.
Sponsorship and Donation – Yarra Wildbeasts
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The South Sudanese community is using basketball as a means of strengthening families and community. This is a worthy program in search of further support: find out about this great, local initiative and how you can help.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Anthony Koutoufides tomorrow June 15
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
An exceptional and decorated champion of footy, Anthony Koutoufides is lined up as the next Almanac/Odd Friday lunch guest, taking place on the 15th of June. Details inside.
Almanac Cricket: The Langer Era Begins
June 13, 2018 by 12 Comments
The Justin Langer coaching reign begins tonight, with an ODI against England. And it’s on free-to-air TV! What do you make of it all? How do you feel about Tim Paine’s men? How do you rate their chances? Share your thoughts as you watch tonight.
A Wink from the Universe at Willy Lit Fest (June 17)
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our own John Harms will be in conversation with Almanac favourite Martin Flanagan on his captivating volume on the 2016 Premiers, “A Wink from the Universe”
‘When Murmungee made the news…..” By KB Hill
June 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
Another KB Hill classic. This time, he recounts the football odyssey of Ovens and Murray League legend Ron Critchley.
AFLFA Press Release: Fans to discuss the state of the game
June 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Almanac is all about getting you, the sporting community, involved in the game, whatever your game might be, whatever your role might be. Here’s a press release from the AFLFA inviting your participation in the first AFL Fans Association forum later this month.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 – The Year of the Pie
June 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
It’s not hard for the Pies faithful these days – all’s going well and they’re none too shy about letting us know. Is it the Year of the Pie? Cam Hooke tells us about Round 12.
The Father of the Giants
June 9, 2018 by 2 Comments
Former Comms manager at the Giants, Nick Johnston got to see what a great people person Kevin Sheedy is. On the occasion of Sheeds’ elevation to Legend status, Nick remembers those early days at the Giants.
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