Deakin journalism student Marnie Cohen had heard her family’s stories about Arden Street. But the last VFL game was played there in 1985. On Sunday she returned with her father to see North put in their second solid performance of the pre-season. It meant a lot. [Nice debut piece – Ed]
The Doggies Almanac and a print of Jim Pavlidis’s brilliant Liam Picken painting.
March 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A copy of the book of the season – The Doggies Almanac – and a quality print of Jim Pavlidis’s wonderful painting of Liam Picken’s Grand Final speccie.
Almanac Rugby League – Redcliffe Dolphins turn 70
February 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
First published in The Guardian, this article by Joe Gorman takes a look at one of the country’s great football clubs, the Redcliffe Dolphins which turns 70 this year.
The Odd Friday Lunch with Peter McKenna
February 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter McKenna joins us this Friday afternoon at the Odd Friday Lunch at North Fitzroy Arms. Join the Hall Of Famer for all things Collingwood, modern footy and Hey, Hey it’s Saturday.
Almanac Sponsorship: The Interchanger App
February 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Interchanger App is a game changer for local footy clubs keen to keep their time management and stats in order. The Interchanger app is the latest sponsor of The Footy Almanac.
Book launch: Reading Australian Rules Football
February 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tim Hogan has a new book about our great game called Reading Australian Rules Football launching in early March.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL, AFLW and Super Netball
February 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest wrap-up of Collingwood’s progress in the AFLW, JLT series and Super Netball from Cam Hooke.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Netball kicks off this week
February 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has the latest news with Collingwood’s AFLW progress and the first game for the Collingwood Netball team.
Almanac Rugby League: People, Meaning and Stories in Rugby League – Tom Brock Lecture
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John Harms presented at the 16th annual Tom Brock Lecture in October 2014. It delves into rugby league, South Sydney Rabbitohs and his own background growing up in Queensland.
The Odd Friday Lunch with Sam Newman (Sorry but it’s booked out)
February 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
John ‘Sam’ Newman will be the guest at the Odd Friday Lunch this Friday afternoon. He will have quite a few stories to tell so don’t miss out.
BOOKED OUT
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Ying, meet Yang
February 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We’ll be re-posting this piece after some minor adjustments are completed.
Almanac Bush Footy: Footy at Lake Cargelligo – Part 2
February 13, 2017 by 10 Comments
This piece from David Ogilvy was first published in 2010 about a little footy club in the northern Riverina.
AFL Women’s Footy: Footy Tipping Comp
February 10, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Almanac AFL Women’s Footy Tipping comp is now open. Join here.
Manning Clark Lecture – Invitation to Almanackers
February 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
An invitation to the 18th Manning Clark Lecture to be delivered by Professor Brian Schmidt
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Season 2017 underway
February 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with all things Collingwood for the faithful: reviews, previews, links, speculation… [Comprehensive. Welcome back for 2017, Cam – Ed].
Nine broken fingers: the story of determined girls and their footy game
February 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
This wonderful piece, about an all-girls footy match in Williamstown, by Lucia Nardo was first published six years ago. It’s timely to bring it to you again.
Almanac Music: You’ve Gotta Love Millennials
February 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Micah Tyler makes some interesting observations. Thoughts?
A few memories of the two footy teams in the 2016 AFL Grand Final
February 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jakarta based Geoffrey Gold penned this personal tribute to the two competing teams before last year’s GF. (How many of the 1984 Swans pictured can you name?)
A Sport For All – CA Community Cricket Awards
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Get some national recognition for the outstanding work your club, association, volunteers and administrators do to nurture cricket and make it welcome, inclusive and fun for everyone.
Odd Friday Lunch – Feb 3: David Rhys-Jones
January 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy the company of David Rhys-Jones (and Perce) this Friday at the North Fitzroy Arms first Odd Friday Lunch for 2017.
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