Lou with some thoughts on the depth of the Australian talent pool. [Includes a rare admission from Lou that he got something wrong – Ed]
Lou: A veteran’s perspective?
January 1, 2015 by 5 Comments
Lou, as we know, likes a chat. He has spent years with his customers. He knows them well. Some have been talking to him about keeping things in perspective.
Cyclone Tracy Exhibition in Darwin
January 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
News of a photographic exhibition has reached us thanks to one of our Darwin correspondents, Joc Ledwidge.
Lou: What are they saying about the last day of the MCG Test in the shop?
December 31, 2014 by 6 Comments
Lou is back from counting his Christmas dollars, and tells us what the cricket chat is in the shop this morning. Conclusion: Steve Smith and advisors have forgotten I.M. Chappell.
Another Almanac Milestone Has Arrived
December 29, 2014 by 13 Comments
Today (Monday Dec 29) the Almanac will receive its 3,000,000th visit – around lunch-time.
I have a copy of Sean Gorman’s Legends to go to the person who turns the clock over. It will take a bit of guess work but will go to the comment nearest to the time it ticked over.
Count at 11.04am: 3,000,000
Christmas in Sapporo
December 24, 2014 by 7 Comments
Some images of downtown Sapporo, Japan from Yoshi. Merry Christmas everyone!
Goodfellas Footy Almanac World Game Podcast – Christmas Edition
December 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Steve Baker and Vaughan Menlove preview the Festivus, Christmas and New Year soccer action in the A-Leage and the English Premier League. Get in!
Finals Birth
December 23, 2014 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell captures some Richmond fans celebrating (possibly) the upset of the season in all their visceral glory…
Purchase The Footy Almanac 2014
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Order your Footy Almanacs now. Postage is free inside Australia.
Joe Burns’ debut century: a win for the little guys
December 23, 2014 by 10 Comments
Joe Burns century on debut is a victory for the traditional understanding of club cricket and its link to first class cricket, writes Norths’ team-mate Wally Wright.
‘Gabba Test, Australia v India – Day Four : The Chase is On (live comments)
December 20, 2014 by 9 Comments
The run chase is on at the ‘Gabba with Australia needing 128 for an outright win. Despite some resistance from Dharwan, who made 81 before being caught leg before by Nathan Lyon and Yadav with a cavalier 30, the Indians were all out for 224. Share your thoughts below as the Australian chase down a [Read more]
Almanac Weekend Reading: Twas the [Weekend] Before Christmas
December 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Enjoy a collection of some great writing from around the world of sport with The Footy Almanac’s Weekend Reads
Weekend A-League Preview : Round 11 – The NSW Can’t Win Edition
December 19, 2014 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal from Sydney’s Sky Sports Radio provides a unique and entertaining preview of this weekend’s A-League action.
Old (woollen) footy jumpers: Rare footy photo of international literary star
December 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
We have uncovered a photo of Haiku Bob as a Haiku-ling in Brisbane junior footy.
Lou (is back): Bowlers coming off? Don’t they like taking wickets?
December 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lou can’t believe what happened at the Gabba today.
Gabba Test, Day One ; The Almanac Live Comments ‘Blog’
December 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
The second Test between Australia and India is underway at the ‘Gabba. Join our live comments discussion!
Cover art auction closes today
December 16, 2014 by 25 Comments
The auction for Susan Sutton’s brilliant painting (the original on which this year’s Almanac cover is based) closes today.
Summer Reading – Recommend Your ‘Best Reads’ of 2014
About to set off on your summer break and looking for reading to get your teeth into?