Another beaut story from our new sister site Stereo Stories. Almanacker Lucia Nardo recounts the tale of taking her father to record this all time classic on a worn Paolo Soprano piano accordian.
AFL Preliminary Final – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: In a tense finish, the mighty Hawks win the day
September 25, 2014 by 30 Comments
Our very talented eight year old reporter Kaisha Thompson (our youngest so far) was at the MCG for the preliminary final. Here is her report. [And we love the photo too Kaisha]
Almanac Rugby League – Tigers fans have ’89
September 24, 2014 by 9 Comments
Guy Ragen reflects on the (now defunct) Balmain Tigers agonising loss in the 1989 NRL Grand Final. Why does that game matter so much, and what did it tell us about our changing times? [Terrific example of trying to understand sport in its broader social context – Ed]
Season Review: Geelong
September 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
An extensive, thorough review of the Cats players from David Fordyce. Interested to hear Cats fans’ thoughts.
Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – overflow spots available
September 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just letting you know that we have seen the overflow room at The Royal Melbourne Hotel and it works OK. You can still book, enjoy your lunch in the room (with closed circuit TV) or pop into the main room (literally metres away) for the interviews and other frivolities. Details here.
AFL Semifinal Reports
September 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All the reports from the second week of the 2014 finals.
The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch and Tip the Top 8 Count
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Details for the Grand Final Eve lunch are out. (Please NOTE THE VENUE)
AFL Semi Final – Fremantle v Port Adelaide: The Unvarnished Truth
September 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
Docker Sean Gorman mans up and tells it like it was. How did the Dockers lose the unlosable election? How did Port roll back the stone and create a Second Coming? Sean reveals all.
New (woollen) footy jumpers: Coleraine leading the world again
September 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Old Mate Bill Bailey bobs up as Coleraine lead the world again.
East Coburg CC Sports Night (Sep 16) with Matthew Lloyd
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
East Coburg CC always do a top function. Come and hear Matthew Lloyd on Sep 16.
Almanac on ABC Brisbane last Friday (full audio)
September 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Almanac writers Geoff Woolcock and Lee McGowan featured on a panel at the Brisbane Writers’ Festival. Here’s the audio.
Adelaide University Football Club-C1 1st Semi Final v Ugley: Happy Hunting Ground
September 7, 2014 by 3 Comments
Another entertaining Adelaide Uni Blacks report as their C1 team, the Chardonnays, continue their finals run.
First Elimination Final: Reflections of a Tiger Tragic
September 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Tiger nut Paul McEvey sets the scene, channelling the collective sensibility of the Tiger faithful, and wonders what is going to happen on Sunday.
Old (woollen ) footy jumpers – the lost letters of Charlie Moore
September 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In its heyday Charlie Moore’s Preston Rovers jumper would have sported proud white lettering. Alas, the fabric and the fibre have fallen by the wayside.
The State of the Origins (of Australian Football)
September 3, 2014 by 4 Comments
Charlie Wells chronicles the origins of the names and places of all the clubs that grace our great game. And despite all the pommy toffs and shonks that lent many a club name, Ron thinks the indigenous possum skin game ‘Marn Grook’ gave it much of its style. (Lovers of our history will be richly rewarded by Charlie’s research – Ed.)
SA Country Footy – North East FL: RSMU Hawks v Southern Saints (nice pics)
September 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
More excellent footy pics from Peter Argent who watched the Southern Saints play RSMU Hawks in the NEFL in the mid-north of South Australia. [nice little cricket story too – JTH]
AFL footy commentary: any gems?
Sportsfans, No doubt many sport-hours were watched over the last three days. Mainly footy we suspect, but there was other sport on – NRL, rugby test, US Open tennis, racing, FedEx Cup et al. Many sports, many contests, many stations, many commentators. Any commentary gems?