Blues and Roots music: A great read that appeared recently on Almanac partner site Stereo Stories about chaperoning dedicated Aerosmith fans through the group’s $600 per-ticket Velvet Rope Experience. “You know how some people have always wanted to go to Paris? This is their Paris.”
An Almanac A.P.B : The 1978 VFA Grand Final
March 11, 2015 by 7 Comments
Almanacker Chris Bolger is trying to get hold of a copy of the 1978 VFA Grand Final, in which Prahran 21.15.141 defeated Preston 17.17.119. After contacting Channel 10, and both the Preston and Prahan football clubs, his search has come up empty. Chris is hoping the Almanac community can help him access a copy for his Dad to watch.
From Paul Kelly’s Facebook: “Sonnet to a New Sherrin”
March 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
There’s very little that compares for Aussie rules lovers than the smell and the feel of a brand new Sherrin. Paul Kelly, legend of Australian music, posted a beaut entry on his Facebook page; poetry inspired by a new season. [Poem gratefully reproduced here for Footy Almanac readers – Ed.]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Does the NAB Challenge have finals?
March 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cam Hooke takes stock of the Pies after their opening NAB Challenge hit-out against Hawthorn. The focus now turns to Carlton in Bendigo and the Bullies at Etihad.
Who/What is an Almanacker?
March 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
We’re on a mission to know more about Almanackers. Video, audio and words – send ’em through.
Revenge Of The Nerds: The Rise of Cricket’s New Generation Of Critics
March 5, 2015 by 27 Comments
Brutas Mudcake explains the fresh young voice of Australian cricket which is trying to do what, he argues, the older generation of broadcasters and writers have forgotten to do: respect the intelligence of the audience and be less Oi Oi Oi. Except for their spiritual leader, Godfather Gideon Haigh. They are the Geek Pack. Who are they? And what are they trying to do? [This is another important article from a younger writer which, like Geoff Lemon’s piece, shows why dinosaur thinking is actually damaging the game – Ed]
Our crowdfunding campaign: it’s all happening at the Almanac
March 4, 2015 by 1 Comment
We launched our crowd-funding campaign today. Check us out on Pozible.
Big Things are Afoot at The Footy Almanac (With thanks to Bill and Ted)
March 3, 2015 by 11 Comments
We’re gearing up for some exciting developments at the Almanac, and it all kicks off tomorrow (Wednesday).
How the dinosaurs got extinct
March 2, 2015 by 12 Comments
Anna Harms has drawn her first cartoon strip
An AFL Lockout is the Only Answer
March 2, 2015 by 9 Comments
I suspect Rohan Coooper’s debut piece will generate a response. The players have too much power, he argues.
Lou: Under-prepared Australians?
March 1, 2015 by 5 Comments
Lou has been stirred into action by the Australians’ performance at Eden Park.
Almanac Music: Brisbane music doco from 1988 (Part 1)
February 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Here’s a nice find from Mark Young. (There’s actually a few parts to this Youtube find – this is the first of them.
A-League 1,000 – The Shuffle Edition
February 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With the ICC World Cup continuing the AFL’s pre-season challenge getting underway and round 19 of the A-League promising some ripping match-ups, not for the first time this year, too much sport this weekend- to borrow from Roy & H.G – may be barely enough. Hamish Neal previews this weekend’s A-League action in which champion striker Archie Thompson clocks up his 200th appearance for Melbourne Victory.
Cricket Returns to S.A as Weekly Heat Cycle Breaks
February 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Extreme heat has played havoc with competition cricket throughout South Australia in February. Top shelf Almanac supporter Brett Dutschke is a senior meteorologist at climate service Weatherzone and has some outstanding news for cricket-loving Croweaters.
Frankie’s Summer Training Program Revealed
February 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Never one to deny his fans what they want, Frankie – the first dog taken in the 2012 Canine Draft shares his summer routine with the Almanac.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life : NAB Challenge Update
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke checks in from the Nation’s capitol rallying the faithful as the Pies get set to meet Hawthorn in the opening match of the 2015 NAB Challenge
Getting off at Cubbie Station
February 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
Economist Alistair Watson with some thoughts on foreign investment, food production and water. [Al will be at Anson Cameron’s dinner tonight – Thursday]
2015 ICC World Cup : When Greatbatch Went Gonzo
February 24, 2015 by 5 Comments
As Australia and New Zealand get set to clash at Eden Park in the Cricket World Cup pool matches this weekend, ESPN’s Cricinfo takes us on a trip down memory lane and profiles a big hitting Kiwi who gave the Aussies no shortage of headaches in trans-Tasman cricket: Mark Greatbatch.
Richo (yes, THE Richo) is at East Coburg CC Thursday night
February 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Richmond-lovers and lovers of the great man, Richo is live at East Coburg. Will be huge.
All welcome.
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