Cameron J. Hooke [now there’s a writer’s name – Ed] sends an email to a few footy types each week. Cam, a Magpie through and through, was at Manning Clark House to take part in the Geoff Pryor event. These are some of his observations of the night and of the footy weekend, as sent in his weekly missive.
AFL Round 20 Blog: Good for Football
August 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Round 20 is up and running with a spirited win to the Tiger Army, and an Essendon loss that offers more justice than a Full Bench of the Federal Court. Too much footy is never enough. What’s your Final 8, and the all-important 9th?
International Cup: UQAFC Red Lions players’ to represent their countries
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A few UQAFC Red Lions players will run out for their respective countries in the International Cup which starts in a week’s time.
Story thanks to UQAFC Red Lions, Mike Swann, and Troy Thompson at World Footy News.
When Harry met Jacquie: Talking footy while purchasing a bull at the sales in Glen Innes
July 30, 2014 by 6 Comments
Nank, in the market for a decent bull, heads to the tablelands of New England where he talks footy and settles on the possibility of a Swans-Cats Grand Final. [The bulls are well-named up there – Ed]
Almanac-Greys Lunch in Sydney
July 25, 2014 by 10 Comments
The recent lunch at the Royal Exhibition Hotel in Sydney was a cracker thanks to the Almanackers and friends, and the whole crew from The Greys (Adelaide Uni FC’s past players).
Melbourne Lunch on Friday with Simon Marshall and Mark Pennings
July 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy an informal lunch with Simon Marshall and Mark Pennings.
Ned Wilson wins the David Zampatti Rio Tipping Competition
July 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
After receiving the all clear on his B Sample, Our Almanac Man in Hawthorn, Ned Wilson, has been declared the winner of The Footy Almanac David Zampatti Rio. He wins a 3-pack of Murrindindi Wines.
Jim Pavlidis Exhibition in Geelong
July 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jim Pavlidis’s exhibition /Accounts of my Dancing Evenings – Season 1914′ is on at the Geelong Gallery.
Invitation: MCC Conversazione (July 23) on cricket books and rare sports book
July 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
MCC Library presents as part of Rare Book Week (Free Event) Gideon Haigh, Russell Jackson and John Harms In Conversazione (Talking about the importance of cricket books and the ones which got them started) Wednesday 23 July, midday-130pm MCC Library, Third Floor, MCC, at the MCG Also a display of rare books from the [Read more]
Footy Almanac Art
July 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
Grab a glass of cheap champagne – it’s the grand opening of Footy Almanac Art!
Barry Clarke: dairy career prolongs football passion
July 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rick Bayne tells the story of Barry Clarke, who in his 50’s is still kicking goals, both on the field and off it with his dairy company.
Martin Tighe in the running for Archibald Prize
July 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
Congratulations to artist Martin Tighe, on being short-listed for this year’s Archibald Prize.
C Down promises to get off the couch for an important cause (SUDC research)
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
C Down, who values the sedentary life, has promised to down brandy balloon and Golf Monthly for a good cause. Close friends of his lost their daughter to SUDC/SIDS, and he is taking part in a fundraiser for research.
The beauty and function of wool (in footy jumpers, blankets and beards)
July 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Clint Rule still wears his old footy jumper as a barrier against the Adelaide cold, to differentiate himself from Gen Y, and because he’s a tight-arse.
World Cup Final Blog
July 13, 2014 by 18 Comments
Where are you? Who are you watching the game with? Who are you supporting between Germany and Argentina? Have you got up early or stayed up late to watch other games in this World Cup? Is world football a passion or a passing interest for you?
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