This Sunday get down to the aptly named Piranha Park in Coburg to watch the Grand Finals of the VWFL, women’s footy at its best.
Who will be the 2016 AFL Fan of the Year?
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Surely there is an Almanacker deserving of the 2016 AFL Fan of the Year, or maybe the entire team? Vote for your 2016 AFL Fan of the Year.
Australian Society for Sports History (SA) – 20th Anniversary Dinner (October 11)
September 14, 2016 by 1 Comment
Speaker: John Harms, ‘The Almanac: a lens into life, sport and the Universe?’ – details inside.
Jaeger O’Meara nominates Hawthorn
September 13, 2016 by 16 Comments
Jaeger O’Meara wants to play for Hawthorn in 2017. What does that mean?
Almanac Local Footy: Minyip-Murtoa Grand Finals Weekend
September 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Albatross reports on Minyip-Murtoa’s two Football and Netball Grand Finals, Go Burras!
Does weather play a role in finals?
September 13, 2016 by 11 Comments
With the rain tumbling down in Melbourne Town, we wonder about the influence of weather on footy finals. (What is “finals weather”?)
Manning Clark House panel discussion: Advance Australia Where? (This Thursday in Canberra)
September 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
What will or should Australia look like in 3, 10, 50 years? Get along to Manning Clark House for this panel discussion on Thursday.
Finals Week 1 – Hawks Cop Karma whack from Cats and other Final Results!
September 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
Gary Caulfield enjoyed watching Hawthorn cop their whack and sees a few other Final moments go unnoticed.
Almanac People: Rubbing shoulders with Ange in Greece
September 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Colin Abbott in his Greek journeys bumped into a well known Carlton football identity.
Almanac Soccer: At Home with Jack and Jimmy
September 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Green visited Nottingham’s Meadow Lane last weekend for the fourth tier match between Notts County and Grimsby Town. He discovered County’s rich history and learnt about two ‘Legends of the Lane’.
Almanac Finals Preview – Cats’ home ground DISadvantage
September 6, 2016 by 14 Comments
Daylight robbery. Ahead of Geelong’s “home” final, see Gary Caulfield’s unbiased analysis into home ground scheduling.
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A game we should have won
September 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has the last words on Collingwood’s final game for 2016 against Hawthorn, one the supporters were waiting for; application and commitment, skills, teamwork and the promise for the future.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Comp 2 Update R23
September 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
43 entrants remain in Competition 2 – get your money in, get your tips in ahead of Thursday night’s bounce.
Almanac Authors featured on Sunday’s ABC Grandstand
September 5, 2016 by 8 Comments
Listen to a replay of Matt Zurbo and Jan Courtin on ABC Grandstand.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The case for Pav
September 5, 2016 by 11 Comments
Les Everett presents an alternative for Almanac Book Cover 2016, Fremantle’s Matthew Pavlich.
Almanac Season Review: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood 2016 Season Review
September 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke and his Collingwood brethren have provided excellent discussion for season 2016, here is his review of Collingwood’s 2016 Season.
Almanac Lunch: Sept 9th – Gareth Andrews and Ray Wilson before Hawks v Cats
September 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There is a Hawks and Cats theme for our lunch before the big final on September 9th. Full details here.
Women’s footy – A league of their own (Australian Story catch-up)
September 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
A wonderful story of two incredible women; one of whom has been recruited as a marquee player for next year. Truly remarkable 30 minute viewing. [Catch-up available on iView until 13-Sep].
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words Part 2
September 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Part 2: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words by Matt Zurbo. In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Hawthorn to Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Art: Citrus Bob Utber’s The Art of Footy Exhibition in Mildura
September 2, 2016 by 6 Comments
Find out about The Art of Football exhibition currently showing at The Art Vault in Mildura. Bob Utber has done a fantastic job bringing together a variety of brilliant artists, including a squad of Almanac cover artists.
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