Almanac Music (Stereo Stories): Neil Young

Damian Balassone nominates his all-time favourite Neil Young song via a yarn about share-houses, possums’ arses, grunge and Dixons second-hand record store in Blackburn.

Galahs DVDs

We have five winners of the Galahs DVDs.

The search for the final six Magarey Medals

The SANFL History Committee, as one of its projects, has been trying to identify the whereabouts of all past Magarey medals.

SANFL – 140 years of football in South Australia Exhibition

The SANFL through its History Committee and in conjunction with the State Library of South Australia is holding a major exhibition to commemorate 140 years of football in South Australia.

Junior Almanac – Soccer: Booroondara in a classic

Carey student Max Borroni reports on a classic junior soccer match from last season, between Booroondara and Ashburton.

4 Kids Future: Sportsman’s Day

A special fundraising event to help fund a trust for four children who lost their parents in tragic circumstances on Anzac Day in Wangaratta.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Tears before bedtime

Cam Hooke has the latest take on the close Round 8 loss to GWS and the Magpies win in the netball.

Junior Footy – Fitzroy Under 10-3 v Ashburton: The moon’s a balloon, again

It was Theo Harms’s turn to produce a match report for the mighty Roys Under 10-3. He considers the lunar conditions and then writes a lively account of the kids’ dominant performance especially during the last quarter when Marlo was palming to Matt like he was Simon Madden, Brad Ottens and Polly Farmer all rolled into one. [Great stuff Theo – Dad]

Yvette Wroby’s Interview on Drive with Raf Epstein

Yvette Wroby’s interview with Raf Epstein is now online. Have a listen to her engaging conversation about Siren’s Call, St Kilda and women’s footy.

Yvette Wroby on ABC Radio this afternoon

Listen in to ABC Radio (774 Melbourne) this afternoon at 4.30 to hear Yvette Wroby talk about her memoir Siren’s Call.

Almanac Lunch: Jerker Jenkin at the North Fitzroy Arms (May 19)

Come to lunch this Friday (May 19) with Graeme Jerker Jenkin. All welcome.

VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Ajax: Roys discover their DonQuix and re-join the quest*

(King) George! III with another magnificent wander through a colourful Saturday at the Brunswick Street Oval – with an account of Bernie Sheehy and lunch, the fine Roys performance and some literary gymnastics which result in inventive terms and a rollicking tone. [Love it – JTH]

Photo Gallery: Camberwell Sharks v Fitzroy Under 10-3

Have a look at some great junior footy action photos by John Harms.

Almanac Lunch (May 12): Is Percy Jones the greatest living Tasmanian?

Tassie Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms to decide once and for all whether Perc is the greatest living Tasmanian.

Derby book launch photo gallery

A great gallery of photos from the Derby book launch in WA. Dennis Cometti and all.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: All over the shop

Cam Hooke brings you everything Pies related for the past week, including AFL, women’s netball and VFL.

The Odd Friday Lunch with Barry ‘Boy’ Michael – Friday 5 May

The next Odd Friday Lunch with special guest Barry ‘Boy’ Michael is this week, on Friday 5th May at 1:05pm. RSVP to [email protected] with names of attendees. Tickets are $35.

Fitzroy Tip One Update: Cats scratch plenty

Those who put their faith in the Pussies are kicking themselves.

Round 6 – Carlton v Sydney: Swans might need a new angle

Jean-Paul Pelosi has some concerns for the Swans.

The Galahs – New Australian Documentary (plus giveaways)

Tony Wilson’s The Galahs is now available on DVD! Don’t miss this legendary documentary about the first Victorian AFL stars who jetted off to Ireland in 1967 to challenge the All-Ireland champions, County Meath, at their own game.

(Read on for details about the Almanac’s special giveaway)