Tim Harcourt looks at the economic impact of the ICC World Cup. [An important academic discipline, from the Airport Economist – JTH]
Almanac Weekend Reading : February 20-22
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another weekend, and another series of readings for your consideration from The Footy Almanac.
A-League Week 18 Preview – The Falling Over Edition
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As the race to the title begins to get serious, Hamish Neal takes a look at this weekend’s action in the A-League.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: What Are You Looking Forward To This Season?
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The excitement builds for Cam Hooke and his dedicated band of Woodspeople. With less than a week before the Pies NAB Challenge debut against Hawthorn, Cam Asks the faithful what they’re looking forward to this season?
Season 2015 – Wanna Volunteer with the Almanac?
February 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Almanac wants you. Read on…
Tremendous review of The Last Pulse
February 18, 2015 by 4 Comments
This book just keeps getting excellent reviews – and this one is entertaining as well.
Roy Hay: Is It Time for More Cooperation?
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Some great analysis from Roy Hay and Tony Ward in Monday’s Guardian on how the numbers are telling us that it’s time Australia’s sporting bodies stopped warring and began cooperating for the greater good of fans.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life; Season 2015 Preview: Defence and Midfield
February 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Cameron Hooke can smell the linament oil from the nation’s capitol. As the NAB Challenge draws ever nearer, Cam continues his look at the Magpies prospects for season 2015. This week; the leadership group, defence and the midfield.
ICC World Cup 2015 – India v Pakistan: Cultural difference (classic!)
February 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
James Lang behind the stands at the Adelaide Oval right now – India v Pakistan. Full house!
2015 ICC World Cup : Call For Writers
February 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
The 2015 ICC World Cup is underway. Calling all writers and cricket lovers and prospective story-tellers, get on board. All welcome.
The Goodfellas Footy Almanac World Game Podcast – February 14th
February 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s St Valentines Day and The Goodfellas get together for some breakfast and their (ahem) unique insights into love and relationships… Oh! And some soccer, AFL and the ICC World Cup.
Almanac Weekend Reading : 13-15 February
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Put your feet up and get into some compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining reads from around the sporting world.
Real Neale
February 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Beaut memoir by Mark Branagan, a graduate of The Football Nursery, Assumption College, paying tribute to Neale Daniher.
Almanac Music : Albums Still Matter
February 12, 2015 by 30 Comments
After Prince reminded the world that albums still exist at this week’s Grammy Awards, Tech and pop-culture website Cult of Mac took the brave step of declaring their ’20 Must-Listen-To’ LPs for the music lover in the download age. How did they go? [Huge call limiting the selection to just 20 albums – Ed]
Almanac couch casting: fans needed for an ad
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is fair dinkum. Do you want to be in an ad?
Theil Grant for Online Writers
February 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Details of a great new initiative that could be of interest to our contributors.
“Where’s That Bearded Illywhacker?” – Don Bradman Lives Next Door : A Cricket musical
February 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
Preparations for the world premiere of Tangled Web Theatre Production’s latest presentation – the cricket show, Don Bradman Lives Next Door continues. Opening night is March 17th at the Doncaster Playhouse, Doncaster (Melbourne), before hitting the road through March and all through April this year. Here’s an exclusive snippet from the English dressing room when [Read more]
Super Bowl XLIX: “It Was the Butler in the Stadium…”
February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal and Alex Malyon break down Super Bowl XLIX (49) and wonder what comes next for Russell Wilson. Why no audible will be the question debated for years to come.
Cam Hookes’ Collingwood Life; Season 2015 Preview
February 4, 2015 by 3 Comments
With the Asian Cup and Australian Open out of the way, Cameron Hooke – our resident ACT Magpie and wrangler of other like-minded Canberrans, is now firmly focused on his Woodsmen and their prospects in season 2015. “Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more…”
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