Christmas is always a time for remembering loved ones. Murray Walding’s cousin Ron ‘Potsy’ Watson dies earlier this year. His wake was memorable. Over 90,000 people attended it.
Purchase The Tigers Almanac 2017 (Details here)
December 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Here’s how to purchase The Tigers Almanac 2017.
Almanac Art: The Tigers’ Almanac cover original painting by Kate Birrell
December 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The original of Kate Birrell’s brilliant art work for the cover of The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 is for sale. You can also purchase prints. Details here.
#almanac280 – Tigers: A season, memories, moments
December 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Our latest #almanac280 competition is run and won. Check out the winning three entries.
Tiger in the classroom
December 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Primary school teacher Madeline Russo has spent all of her years wishing for a Tigers’ flag. It’s been a natural part of her family life. This season she was able to wear her yellow and black scarf to school on many a Monday and she may even have won a few of her Grade 1-2s over. [This story is published in The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 – JTH]
The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 Extract: Richo the Hound and the after glow of the Grand Final
December 11, 2017 by 5 Comments
The minutes, hours and days which followed the Grand Final win were quite dreamy for Tiges’ fans. Writer James Weston recalls the feeling in his piece published in The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 (details are at the end of this article) in a section called ‘After Glow’.
#almanac280 Writing Competition – Tigers’ 2017
December 10, 2017 by 30 Comments
Calling all Tigers, all Tiger-watchers. Entries are NOW OPEN for #almanac280 – Tigers’ 2017 edition. Send us your 280-character creations of Richmond’s premiership year.
The Odd Friday Lunch – Doug Hawkins (Dec 15)
December 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Doug Hawkins is guest at the Odd Friday Lunch on Dec 15 at the North Fitzroy Arms .Get in quickly.
#almanac280 – Adelaide: place, language and bubblers
December 6, 2017 by 10 Comments
#almanac280 Adelaide. Thanks for your contributions. Here’s the winner and some honourable mentions.
Almanac Writing Competition – #almanac280: Adelaide
December 5, 2017 by 92 Comments
Let’s have another go. In this week’s #almanac280 competition, we’re seeking your best story inspired by “Adelaide” – our city for the Second Test. In 280 characters or less. It’s about Adelaide the city, not about cricket (although it can be about cricket as long as it’s Adelaide and cricket). Enter here.
Celia Tran, Western Chances and How the West was One
December 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
Celia Tran is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. She was recently appointed to the board of Western Chances. She spoke at the recent Western Chances Awards ceremony. This is her speech.
Book Launch: An Eye on Cricket by Gideon Haigh (Dec 12)
December 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We’re calling it The Week of Book Launches. All welcome at Gideon’s launch on Dec 12 at the Yarras (Como Park clubhouse), and then the next night is The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 launch at the North Fitzroy Arms
Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain Exhibition
November 29, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Caulfield is very active in the local community arts arena. They are taking submissions for next year’s footy themed exhibition, further details can be found here.
Vote for a great sports story – the commentator (Jarryd) and his blind friend (Mark).
November 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This is a terrific sports story – and one worth voting for.
On reflection – Peter Harvey… and that imaginary white line – by KB Hill
November 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill has seen a lot of north-east Victorian sport. Enjoy this tale of Peter Harvey – regional cricketer, footballer and international traveller. [We would love to hear from anyone who knows P Harvey – Ed].
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: By Lucia Nardo
November 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Lucia Nardo, who grew up in the West, presents another overview of the terrific new book How the West was One – which is available now.
#almanac280: “All played well”
November 24, 2017 by 19 Comments
Well, that took off! After a busy week of entries galore E. Regnans highlights a few rippers (you can still read all of them in the original post) and picks a winner. Thanks to everyone who had a go. They’re terrific. Let’s do this again. Suggestions for the next #almanac280 topic welcome. [Huge thanks ER – JTH]
The Odd Friday Lunch – Sam Kekovich (Dec 1)
November 23, 2017 by 3 Comments
Sam Kekovich is guest at the Odd Friday Lunch on Dec 1.Get in quickly.
Almanac Art Auction: ‘Girls, First Season’ by Kate Birrell
November 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s artwork commissioned to be the cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 is up for auction. It’s a terrific piece – and represents a significant moment. Find out more – and make a bid.
Almanac Writing Competition – Sport. Write from the heart: #almanac280
November 23, 2017 by 169 Comments
Step right up, writers, thinkers. And enter the #almanac280 competition. Write your best story inspired by our tagline “Sport. Write from the heart.” In 280 characters or less. Enter here.
We have a winner. [Check out our other post]
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