Have you got any old VHS recordings of footy games from the 80s and 90s? Steve Davis has a few gaps in his collection.
Why India Struggles to Win Test Matches Overseas
December 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
While Australian cricket fans celebrate, the Small Town Boy provides some analysis from the Indian team’s perspective
Adelaide Almanac function on Dec 11 at the traditional venue
December 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 will definitely go ahead on Dec 11 but is now 7 for 7.30pm. At the traditional venue.
Why Exporters Believe In Santa Claus…
December 8, 2014 by 7 Comments
Friend of the Almanac Tim Harcourt drops by with a slightly new economic take on Christmas.
The Roy Boys: a short history
December 8, 2014 by 9 Comments
John Harms is called down to his local ground by some students from Salesian College to tell a few stories of the club and its magnificent oval.
AFL Broadcast Rights: Place Your Bets
December 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
The argy-bargy that accompanies the AFL’s broadcast rights negotiations is set to get underway once again.
The Footy Almanac Melbourne Launch
December 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
It was a great night, and here are just a few of Yvette Wroby’s photos.
Spectators: A Studio Exhibition.
December 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of The Almanac’s many artistic treasures – Kate Birrell – is set to unveil a new showing. Read more…
Eleven White Clothed Angels
December 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
More reflections on Phil Hughes: A life and a career which ended far too soon. By Mick Alldis (with thanks to Malcolm Ashwood)
Brisbane launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 is on tonight (Wednesday Dec 3)
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 is definitely on at the Pineapple Hotel this Wednesday.
Memorial: a suggestion from writer Jim Young
November 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jim Young, author of Any Old Eleven, and long-time friend of the Almanac, has a suggestion for the First Test in Brisbane.
Sport, Team and Memory
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
In thinking about the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Brutas Mudcake reminds us of the significance of sport, team and memory.
The Footy Almanac 2014 Launch in Melbourne (it was a beauty)
November 23, 2014 by 11 Comments
The Melbourne launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 lived up to expectations. A lively crowd loved hearing Enzo Spangher’s stories as he gave the book his blessing.
Lou: they have no idea (about juniors, about scheduling, about ticket pricing, about anything)
November 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Well, what do you expect, asks Lou? It seems so obvious.
Lou: Cricket and potatoes
November 17, 2014 by 3 Comments
Lou’s limped often enough to know a bad back when he sees one, and has some advice [surprise, surprise] for the Australian selectors on the captaincy.
A media release from the Fans’ Association. Your thoughts?
November 16, 2014 by 12 Comments
The AFL Fans Association is keen to have a voice at the (match day) summit which starts tomorrow. Your thoughts? Should they have an invited representative? What’s your view of the AFLFA?
Lou: 264 off 173?
November 15, 2014 by 1 Comment
Would this bloke Sharma made those runs in such time off DK Lillee or Jeffery Robert Thomson, Gus Gilmour or even Tangles?
Almanac for the Weekend – Sunday Edition
Reviving a tradition established by The People’s Elbow, ‘Weekend Reading’ returns to the pages of the Almanac.