Murray Bird is a fine story-teller. His work combines the rigour of his academic training with the creativity of his writing. His colleagues, Greg Parker and the crew at Queensland Australian Football Forensics, bring an array of talents, skills and experience to their cause. And the cause is a very good one. They are writing a history of footy in Queensland to be published for the 150th anniversary in 2016. You can help in a number of ways. Please see how.
Footy History: 150th anniversary of footy in Queensland (and how you can really help)
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Sweetest Plum – The tale of G Ayres, Dipper and the end of season trip (plus note on upcoming live show Dec 13 at Bella Union)
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Declan Fey and Nick Maxwell have a regular podcast that is well worht a listen… The Sweetest Plum. In this excerpt the boys discuss the tale (urban legend?) of a discussion between Gary Ayres and Dipper on the merits of Gary bringing his wife on an end of season trip. For those of you in Melbourne the Sweetest Plum have a live show on Sun 13th at the Bella Union – come along!
Era, era on the wall: the 9-part series
December 8, 2015 by 6 Comments
Here we’ve linked all nine of Jeff Dowsing’s terrific “Era, era” pieces in one post. This is a great spot to dip into VFL/AFL history.
Almanac Art: Naomi Le Get’s ‘Cyril’ is up for auction
December 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Have Cyril in your home. ‘Cyril’ is up for auction! Bidding on Naomi Le Get’s striking cover art is now open. You have until Friday Dec 18 to bid. It is a very impressive piece.
Almanac Art: ‘Four of the Best’ by Susan Sutton
December 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
‘Four of the Best’ is artist Susan Sutton’s painting depicting the 2015 AFL finals series. It is available for purchase.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s ‘Cyril’
December 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Check out Kate Birrell’s lively, fun painting ‘Cyril’ (which is up for sale).
Almanac Snooker: Oh dear!
December 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
There are many kinds of disappointment in life. Here’s another one.
Almanac (Junior) Footy: Local footy at its best
December 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
Grade 8 Whitefriars’ student Zac Kornitschuk played in a cracker of a match for Blackburn against Vermont on a bleak winter’s day.
Almanac (Backyard) Cricket: Family Tradition
December 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
The great cricket tradition of the Clarks, Cowells and Wests continues as Jayden West of Whitefriars’ College reports.
Almanac (backyard) cricket: Tense struggle settled by memorable super-over.
December 3, 2015 by 1 Comment
A monumental cricket match is played at the Rennison Dome as Bluey Rennison reports from the Whitefriars’ studio.
Rocky, Deeks and Liminality
December 3, 2015 by 10 Comments
As Whitefriars’ Learning Leader in English, Jill Fitzsimons, nears the end of a very full year, she contemplates two athletes – Rocky and Deeks – who have helped her find strength, direction and perspective.
Almanac Soccer: Comeback
December 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
Bulleen were asleep in the first half and trailed South Melbourne 3-0. But an old-fashioned half-time spray from the coach got the boys back on track. Grade 8 Whitefriars’ student Angelo Amato explains what happened.
Almanac Soccer: Bottom Corner
December 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Blue Blitzers trail the Infernos at a Box Hill indoor soccer tournament – but it’s not over yet. Grade 8 Whitefriars’ student Conor O’Farrell tells the story of a memorable final 90 seconds of a fast and furious contest.
Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers – Sat 29th Nov at the Memo Music Hall
November 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Almanackers – Sunday 29th of November at The Memo Music Hall promises to be a grand event. After a decade apart, local legends Tim Rogers and Tex Perkins (author of a foreword in this year’s Footy Almanac) come together on the same stage for a cause close to their hearts… Legendary local footy club St Kilda [Read more]
Tegan’s great catch – Photos by Peter Argent
November 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Any keeper will tell you the hardest thing to do is snaffle a catch standing up to the stumps to the medium pacers.
What about the degree of difficulty for a photographer? Peter Argent captured these shots of Scorpions keeper Tegan McPharlin.
Sports Writers Festival – Invitation to Almanackers
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Sports Writers Festival is on tomorrow evening at Fed Square in Melbourne. We’ve got a few passes to give away to Almanackers. Click through for details.
Almanac Cricket: Sean O’Dwyer’s debut
November 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sean O’Dwyer, the son of former Melbourne, Woodville and Eagles footballer Des, makes his Adelaide district cricket debut for West Torrens. Pics and words from Peter Argent.
WACA thoughts (it’s the economy, stupid: crowds, stadiums and why cricket must play (foot)ball)
November 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
Shannon Gill looks towards the imminent loss of the WACA, seeing it as further evidence of the AFL propping up cricket grounds in Australia.
Retirement of Mitchell Johnson
November 17, 2015 by 11 Comments
Share your thoughts and impressions of Mitchell Johnson, who has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
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