Tribute to Lleyton Hewitt, as Ross Green recalls his own personal intersection with so many gritty Hewitt moments.[Ripper piece – Ed]
Almanac Running: St Albans Gift results
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A belated addition on the weekend wrap – Pro running at St Albans
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 18, 2016 by 9 Comments
Missed the weekend scores? Catch up with our weekend wrap.
Almanac Island Rugby: Manus
January 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
An uncommon sports photo from David Bridie.
Death of a Gentleman: a film about cricket
January 15, 2016 by 8 Comments
You have probably heard of Jarrod Kimber and Sam Collins’ film Death of a Gentleman. It is an important work – a must see. Here’s a few words from Jarrod, and some suggestions as to how you might see it. The Adelaide screening is Tuesday Jan 19.
The Don Bradman letter: a response for book donations
January 14, 2016 by 6 Comments
Don Bradman replies by letter to one of no doubt many book requests. A gem.
Essendon Saga: Statement from AFL Fans’ Association
January 12, 2016 by 22 Comments
AFLFA feels for Essendon fans.
Not Just Sport: The latest Magnet newsletter
January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Lots happening at Magnet. Here’s their latest newsletter.
Steve Earl on Tour: All things sugar and spice
January 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
I think we might have found another one here. Wonderful observational sports travel piece from North Fitzroy Arms native Steve Earl as he finds himself in the Deep South of the US, at a football match, in a sports bar, and at a ramshackle corner pub. [Between Steve Earl and The People’s Elbow I think I’m becoming an Ole Miss fan – JTH]
The Almanac Manning Clark Cricket Dinner featuring writer Dan Brettig (January 28)
January 9, 2016 by 5 Comments
Come and enjoy the first Almanac event (in Melbourne) of 2016: the Manning Clark Cricket Dinner. This year writer Dan Brettig will be our guest. He will add to the insights he produced in his fine 2015 book Whitewash to Whitewash. Please rsvp asap.
Almanac Film Review: Death of a Gentleman
December 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Shannon Gill saw Sam Collins and Jarrod Kimber’s ‘Death of a Gentleman’ in Melbourne last night. This is his entertaining and insightful observation of the evening and film.
Brilliant Sportswriting: A Body of Athletics
December 19, 2015 by 9 Comments
Almanac writer and supporter Stephanie Holt mentioned this piece to me – for good reason. It is a superb piece of sports writing. So many themes are developed through the narrative. [The PEN and Prairie Schooner aspects of this post are also interesting – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dad’
December 13, 2015 by 3 Comments
You will love this. Ripper poem from Northern Territorian (and former Sydney Swans player) Gerard Zochling about his Dad.
Martin Flanagan profiles Long Bombs to Snake in The Age
December 12, 2015 by 12 Comments
Martin Flanagan has had a significant influence on sports writers and sports writing in Australia. He has profiled Long Bombs to Snake (our sports writing journal) in The Age.
The Footy Almanac 2015 – what’s inside?
December 11, 2015 by 18 Comments
The Footy Almanac 2015 is out now.
Almanac Road Trips: The Great Open Road Trip Blues
Matt Hanlon’s road trip carries an impressive batting order.