Look out Haiku Bob. Roys’ Under 10-3’s coach Yabby Symons reports on her side’s stirring effort against Richmond Centrals in haiku.
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 is in The Sunday Age
July 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Sunday Age (30 July 2017) has run an excellent feature about our book, after chatting with co-editor Yvette Wroby and women’s footy legend Leesa Catto, and the St Kilda Sharks. Some excellent pics too. Thanks to Matilda Boseley.
Almanac Party: The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch
July 27, 2017 by 10 Comments
Join us to for the launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 – Thursday, July 27, at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. All welcome. Details are in this post. If you can’t make it you can still order books now.
Round 18 – Richmond v GWS: Hawks fan turns yellow and black (for a day)
July 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Chris Vogt hadn’t been to a non-Hawthorn game in years, but taking an old school friend to the MCC for the Tigers v Giants game had him wearing yellow and black.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Standing up when needed
July 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Things have been up and down at Collingwood this season and the past week was no exception. A solid win was a nice plus but the resignation of CEO Gary Pert may be the first of a few changes at the end of the season.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 18
July 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rotary Club “Pick One Winner Competition” competition continues into Round 18 of the AFL season.
Almanac Footy History: The Trobers cop both barrels (another call for commitment from Tony Sheehan)
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With the La Trobe University Football Club fiftieth anniversary celebrations coming up on Aug 4 and Aug 11 we delve into their archives to find another letter (1976?) from coach Tony Sheehan.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A win at last
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood win over Gold Coast brings some happiness for Cam Hooke but they must continue to improve and find consistency in a frustrating season.
Almanac Book Review: Siren’s Call
July 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
“Often delightful, at times surprisingly moving,” writes Stephanie Holt, “Siren’s Call is a welcome addition to the growing literature of footy fandom.” Read Stephanie’s review.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 17
July 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest updates in the Pick One Competition as Round 17 approaches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A truly poor performance
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood are coming off a deflating loss to Essendon and there weren’t many positives for Cam Hooke. Round 17 against Gold Coast will be a telling game.
Almanac Footy History: The Trobers (of 1976) take a long hard look at themselves
July 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s mid-season 1976 and young coach (senior by La Trobe Uni FC standards) writes to his charges. Champion rover Gary Forbes kept this letter and had it on his wall for years.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A week off would be nice
July 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke almost didn’t write this week’s Collingwood Life. But a conversation about the possibility of finals got his blood pumping.
Trobers’ fiftieth anniversary celebrations: Book Launch (Aug 4) and Anniversary Dinner (Aug 11)
July 6, 2017 by 5 Comments
The La Trobe University FC is celebrating its 50th year. They have produced an excellent book – No Ordinary Football Club – which will be launched on Aug 4. All welcome. This will be an informal and entertaining lunch – of reminiscing, and character assassination. They are also having their Anniversary Dinner on Aug 11.
Odd Friday Lunch with Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Join us this Friday for lunch with Collingwood legend Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 16
July 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rotary Club “Pick One Winner Competition” competition continues into Round 16 of the AFL season.
A letter from Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 27 Comments
When Martin Flanagan left The Age, David Wilson wrote a letter of humble thanks to him. This is Martin Flanagan’s reply. [Thanks Flanners. Welcome to the Almanac. We are thrilled to have you. We love that the rhythm of your Saturday contemplation has not missed a beat. JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Hard to watch
June 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Collingwood had a forgettable game against Port Adelaide and now look ahead to Hawthorn; the team that just top ladder leaders Adelaide. Cam Hooke is optimistic for a win to hold onto finals hopes.
Fabulous Phil – A successful lunch with Phil Carman
June 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Phil Carman had everyone eating out of the palm of his hand at the Almanac lunch on Friday afternoon. Fabulous Phil: The Phil Carman Story is out now.
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