Karin Flodin is part of Yvette Wroby’s extended and drafted family. In her first piece for the Almanac she tells us how she came to be playing footy in Sweden and in the Euro Cup this year. Maybe we can look forward to her representing Sweden in the next International Cup.
Almanac Music: Maubere Timor Music of the Resistance
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Maubere Timor is an ensemble of old school Timor-Leste veterans who spread their love of power in speech through a 12 track album that touches on haunting topics of occupation and songs of their past that will solidify their heroic history and the memory of the resistance movement for future generations.
In collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office for Veterans Affairs Maubere Timor was brought to life in David Bridie’s studio in Melbourne and mixed by Andy Robinson. The sound is passionate and acoustic, with soaring harmonies, laments and songs of inspiration. The idea is not that different from the Buena Vista Socials Club where the veterans have reinvigorated songs of their countries past. But this time it is from the hills behind enemy lines.
The Sports Writers Festival 2017
October 18, 2017 by 7 Comments
The Sports Writers Festival 2017 is coming to Melbourne (28/29th Oct) and Sydney (3rd/4th Nov) with a quality cast of speakers and topics. Further details inside.
Almanac Novels: Jeff Dowsing’s Undercurrents
October 14, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jeff Dowsing has released an e-novel. Read about Undercurrents here.
Beechworth’s Unofficial Ambassador
October 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill caught up with a legend of Beechworth, Kevin Rhodes, who has led a colourful life on the footy oval and in life.
Robert ‘Bones’ McGhie – The Smoking Tiger
October 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Radio National recently revisited the man behind this famous photo from the 1973 Grand Final. Links to the full story and interview are available here.
Odd Friday Lunch – Chris Anstey October 13th
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Basketballer Chris Anstey is the special guest at the North Fitzroy Arms for its October 13th Odd Friday Lunch.
Premiership Tiger Dreams of a 1967 Repeat
October 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
KB Hill looks back at the life and career of John Perry who played in Richmond’s 1967 Grand Final win. A fascinating overview of the player’s career, family connections to footy and some of the legends he played with and against.
Pompey Austin: an Australian sporting hero deserving of recognition
October 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay has written this for The Guardian on Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, who, amongst many claims to fame, “was almost certainly the only Indigenous player to play in a top-level football match in the 19th century”.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: William Shakespeare and why the Tiges won
October 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Michael Cunningham may well have influenced the Grand Final result from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Almanac Grand Final Lunch: Pics, brief report and thank yous.
October 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch has become an institution. Great to see everyone – from around Australia and a few from overseas. Thanks to Lyn Campbell-Anderson for the wonderful photos.
Tip the Top 8 results for Season 2017
October 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here are the results of the Tip the Top 8 competition.
Almanac Radio Interview Today: Jon Faine’s Conversation Hour
September 28, 2017 by 4 Comments
Writer, university researcher and now Guardian contributor and assistant sports editor Kate O’Halloran and John Harms will be Jon Faine’s guests on The Conversation Hour today (Thursday) from 11am. (774 ABC Melbourne) They will be talking about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. But it’s also slightly different Conversation Hour today. The discussion will take place [Read more]
Almanac 2017 Brownlow Tipping Competition – Results
September 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
UPDATE – The results are in. Congratulations Ben Beaudinette aka Piffy (who also took out the Almanac Footy Tipping Comp).
We think that Dusty is over the line. Here’s a way to keep your interest in the Brownlow. Tip 5 club leading votegetters closest to the pin and some Malarkey merch is yours.
UH Grand Final Lunch – Susan Alberti and Women in Leadership (WIL)
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
University House Members and Guests are invited to join our Grand Final Lunch with Special Guest Susan Alberti, tomorrow Thurs 28th September.
AFLFA: Adelaide and Richmond fans face Grand Final ticket heartache
September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fans face AFL Grand Final heartache as more than 95,000 Adelaide and Richmond members – almost enough to fill the MCG – miss out on tickets, the AFL Fans Association says.
Dogs Came Out Snarling For Mighty Mick
September 22, 2017 by 11 Comments
Another fine contribution from KB Hill, covering the footy life and times of Wodonga legend (and ex-Collingwood player) Mick Bone
AFLFA: Dynamic pricing is not good for fans
September 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
The AFLFA have found that dynamic ticket pricing has resulted in an increase in ticket prices rather than a decrease as it was meant to do. Read their findings here.
Your Team’s Race Is Over – What Now?
September 20, 2017 by 18 Comments
If your team is out of it, what do you now do as a neutral?
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