Brett Weaver has been kind enough to share this from his father’s recently released book, “As the Twig is Bent” on childhood and adolescence in post-war country Victoria. This is an absolute cracker, Almanackers – do yourself a favour
Book Extract – “As the Twig is Bent” by Norman Weaver. Part 1: Footy and Nine Ounce Gloves
April 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Almanac Hurling (and Travel): An Australian on Tour (in search of kulcha)
April 11, 2018 by 4 Comments
Matt O’Hanlon and G-Squared are on tour in Ireland. Matt is having trouble with the language but he’s loving the kulcha. [Classic O’Hanlon and a great travel yarn – JTH]
You can go your own way, but you better be home soon…
April 11, 2018 by 6 Comments
A bombshell in music as a famous band gets a little more famous/infamous. Are there similar stories in footy that got you fired up?
Artist Susan Sutton – South Coast Exhibition: March 31 until April 21
April 10, 2018 by 1 Comment
Artist Susan Sutton will be exhibiting at the South Coast Exhibition at Qdos Arts, March 31 until April 21 in Lorne.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Carlton down, Adelaide next
April 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke files from Canberra, with his typically thorough overview of all things Collingwood. It’s a good week. [That VFL final score is not a typo – Ed].
Gold! Gold! Gold! Aussies lead medal count after first day of competition at the Commonwealth Games
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Five gold medals, two World Records, and one Commonwealth Games Record give the Aussies a flying start in the pool and at the Velodrome.
Cracking weekend of footy and sport coming up
April 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Almanackers, we’re in for some cracking games of footy, and all things sport this weekend!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Panic? Not yet.
April 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
Another Collingwood loss sends them into Round 3 against the also win-less Blues, but Cam Hooke’s not panicking about the Pies’ season… yet.
Gideon Haigh book launch: “A Scandal in Bohemia” – Booking not required
April 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
April 11 – join Gideon Haigh to launch his new book on the life and death of writer Mollie Bain at the Victorian Archives Centre in North Melbourne.
PLEASE NOTE: Booking is not necessary for this event. Just turn up on the night.
Yellow & Black – Leave nothing to chance: an extract form Konrad Marshall’s book on the Tigers’ premiership
April 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from Konrad Marshall’s celebrated book Yellow & Black the Tigers are in the City of Churches. Here’s an insight into what happens both on and off the field as the Tigers prepare for a big clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval – historically not a happy hunting ground for interstate visitors.
“A funny thing happened on the way back to the rotunda” by Brent ‘Tiger’ Crosswell
April 4, 2018 by 3 Comments
They don’t make ’em like Brent ‘Tiger’ Crosswell anymore…in fact they never did. Here’s a piece from the three-club champion, teacher, son of a butcher, and writer; first published in The Australian.
Don’t argue with Violet!
April 3, 2018 by 12 Comments
Read about Violet Dunn’s footy journey from going along to watch the boys, to playing the game herself and developing into a key forward for the Caulfield Bears. We are looking forward to seeing her run around in the AFLW one day!
Got any tips? Picking winners in Round 2
April 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It happens every year, but it’s always surprising nonetheless: Round 2 has been a nightmare for tipping. Let us know if you’re scratching your head or you’ve bucked the trend
Darren Lehmann quits
March 31, 2018 by 7 Comments
Who should lead Australia out of the ball tampering scandal?
Finding the Extraordinary in Women’s Football
March 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
Kellie Mountney may not think that being a forty-six year old football playing grandmother is that extraordinary – but we sure do! Here she shares her story of taking up footy in Strathpine, Brisbane.
Play On: The Art of Sport exhibition
March 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Play On: The art of sport, celebrating 10 years of the Basil Sellers Art Prize, will open at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery on 2 March and run until 29 April 2018.
Almanac Cricket – Resistance to culture change: Junior coach’s letter ignored in 2013
March 28, 2018 by 4 Comments
This letter was written five years ago following the death of Phil Hughes, by a coach of Under 14 inner suburban cricket in Melbourne, to the junior committee. It was ignored. is there a problem with Australian cricket culture? What is the answer?
Almanac AFL Fan Issues: Round 1 ticket pricing analysis from the AFLFA
March 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
The AFLFA has sent this press release regarding what they claim is excessive ticket pricing and profiteering in Round 1.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: One game does not a season make
March 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is keeping a stiff upper lip after the Pies struggled in Round 1.
Jarrod Landells chats with Amanda Farrugia of GWS for The Women’s Game
March 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Amanda Farrugia was good enough to share her thoughts on GWS’ season with Almanacker Jarrod Landells for The Women’s Game
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