Capturing images across the length and breadth of South Australian football at numerous levels, Peter Argent has produced an e-book of over 500 of his finest football images in 2016.
Man and Beast: Snake Dog
November 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from the recently released anthology Man and Beast, edited by Andrew Rule, Anson Cameron tells the boyhood tale of his brave dog.
Jobe Watson to hand back the Brownlow Medal
November 11, 2016 by 15 Comments
Jobe Watson today announced that he will hand back the Brownlow Medal awarded to him in 2012. How does this sit in your ledger?
Dion Fanning – Farewell the GAA summer and all the things I learned
November 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dion Fanning returns to Dublin after 20 years, to find comfort in the Gaelic games of his youth. [Great piece on the place of sport in lives – Ed].
Joe Posnanski – Chicago Cubs and the Wonder of Game 7: “Oh my God”
November 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
“Some day, after the tears have dried and the hangover has lifted, after disbelief has transformed into nostalgia and the books have all been written, this might go down as the greatest baseball game ever played. It is much too soon for that now…” Check out acclaimed NBC sportswriter Joe Posnanski on an historic, emotional event.
Almanac Cycling – Self-confessed ratbag Jim Coyle
November 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
Jim Coyle, amateur cyclist, was a prolific winner – racing for 50 years between 1940 and 1990. His jersey and trophies are part of a collection now showing at Scienceworks. Jim’s story is a beauty.
Almanac Baseball: 2016 World Series – Recommended reading
November 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This piece from ESPN’s Wright Thompson beautifully captures the joy and sorrow that can accompany long awaited success. We highly recommend it.
Confirming VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, trainer Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell will join us at the Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch
October 27, 2016 by 2 Comments
Magnificent news for lunch fans. VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell have confirmed they will join us for lunch on Cup Eve at the North Fitzroy Arms. RSVP now.
Almanac Classic Cricket Writing: Arthur Mailey’s Opposing my Hero from 10 for 66 and all that
October 26, 2016 by 6 Comments
A.A. Mailey on bowling to Victor Trumper. This is a deadset classic.
Almanac Cricket: What do you make of the Brett Geeves article?
October 25, 2016 by 12 Comments
Brett Geeves has had a bit to say about the culture of the Australian cricket side. Your thoughts?
World Footy: John Newton, footballer and footy writer
October 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Newton discovered footy after dislocating his elbow playing soccer. He now plays for the Boston Demons while studying journalism. Here’s his story from the Berkeley Beacon.
Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch – Book Now!
October 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch has become a real standout in the calendar. This year will be no exception. RSVP now!
Almanac Books: Champions All extract – Players on Players
October 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
What do players say about other players? Continuing our highlights from Old Dog’s book, Champions All, an excerpt from the Chapter: Players on Players 2010s.
Almanac Reading – Pakistan’s national baseball team arrives, improbably, in Brooklyn
October 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
As Martin Flanagan contends: Sport has the power to illuminate aspects of our society and our social past that otherwise remain hidden. That is probably the case in this piece from “The New Yorker” last month on the Pakistan national baseball team.
Grand Final – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Tension and excitement
October 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
Joey Barnard [aged 9] relives the tension of the AFL Grand Final.
Sports Writers Festival Almanac Ticket Offer
October 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
As you might have seen the Almanac has given a few little plugs to the upcoming Sports Writers Festival. As a way of saying thanks, the organisers, led by Francis Leach, are offering Almanackers $10 tickets to a number of session sessions. Click through for full details.
Nail paint and crotchless knickers or ‘Leaps and Bounds’: a wander through footy, music and the contemporary world.
October 15, 2016 by 16 Comments
Brilliant from Ron Wells. This piece is composed to comment on the musos booked for the Grand Final – but it does so much more. Ron takes us through footy, music and life – with many sharp observations beautifully expressed. Molly even gets a mention and as he’d say: “Do yourself a favour.”
O what a team! (Or a commentator’s worst nightmare)
October 14, 2016 by 17 Comments
John Mason and mates have picked a team of players whose names end with the letter O. Further suggestions?
Watching the footy from overseas
October 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Chris Tinning was an overseas reader before he recently returned to Australia. Here is Chris’s story on watching the footy overseas. [Add your experiences – Ed].
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