John Harms is looking forward to the Mt Gravatt Vultures FC Luncheon in Brisbane on March 7. He’ll be interviewing a few legends: Harris Andrews, Simon Black and Bre Koenen. All welcome. [Postponed due to Cyclone Alfred]
Footy Lunch: The Mt Gravatt Vultures FC Annual Luncheon with JTH (March 7) [POSTPONED]
February 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
Almanac Rugby League: Prop by the Sea – You Gotta Love Footy, Round 1
February 27, 2025 by 8 Comments
Prop is back for the new NRL season! The rugby league pundit formerly known as ‘Prop in the Canefield’ returns in 2025 as Prop by the Sea as he enjoys his retirement at Main Beach. (Welcome back, Prop – Ed.)
Almanac Cricket: Our new ACS writer remembers his first summer of cricket
February 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes is our new Australian Cricket Society Scholar. His articles will appear in various ACS publications and here at www.footyalmanac.com.au In his debut piece he remembers the first summer he really got interested in cricket. [Welcome Lorenzo – Ed]
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 3 – The Coventrys
February 25, 2025 by 2 Comments
Part 3 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Syd and Gordon ‘Nuts’ Coventry part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920s.
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 2 – The Colliers
February 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Part 2 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Harry and Albert ‘Leeter’ Collier part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.
‘Wangaratta’s cavalcade of cycling stars (Part 2)…’ by KB Hill
February 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill concludes his 2-part series on prominent cyclists from the Wangaratta region.
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 1 – The Murphys
February 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
Part 1 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Len and Frank Murphy part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.
‘Wangaratta’s World on Wheels…Part 1’ by KB Hill
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill gets in the saddle to begin a 2-part series on the best cyclists to come out of Wangaratta.
Almanac Cricket: Australia clinches 3-1 series victory against India
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
ACS journalism scholar Liam McCullagh reviews the recent Australia v India series.
‘From WDCA to VCA…’ by KB Hill
January 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
KB Hill takes us through the lengthy list of WDCAl cricketers who made the grade in the VCA, and beyond in some cases.
Almanac Lunch (Feb 7): With special guests Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin
January 22, 2025 by 1 Comment
Lunch! You are invited to the first Almanac Lunch of the year – with Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin – to be held at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond on Feb 7. All welcome.
Cameron Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: He’s back!
January 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
After a health glitch over the festive season, Cameron Hooke is back to get the Collingwood bandwagon rolling for Season 2025!
‘Excuse me, Fellahs,…’ by Simone Kerwin
January 16, 2025 by 2 Comments
Simone Kerwin is a guest writer on KB Hill’s blog ‘On Reflection’. She offers a poignant tale of a player from the old days who is inspired by a pair of old cricket gloves.
Almanac (Club) Cricket: A match for the ages
January 14, 2025 by 2 Comments
Adelaide Lutheran Cricket Club play in the suburban Adelaide competition. They have just played in a match which will be remembered for a long time. Skipper Parth Gohil reports.
Almanac Music: Vale Peter Yarrow
January 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
Peter Yarrow of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died from bladder cancer at the age of 86.
Almanac Cricket: The beautiful nothingness of Test cricket
December 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
Kate Burke is one of life’s enthusiasts. As a thinker and writer she has many strengths across many disciplines, especially in Agriculture and leadership, analysis and planning. One is to find relatable situations and moments; she’s got a terrific eye for the sporting moment. She sent John Harms this email about Test cricket, an email that applies perfectly to the denouement of this Boxing Day Test today.
‘Enigmatic “Gypsy” – Beechworth’s boyhood genius…’ by KB Hill
December 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the enigmatic career of Terry Bartel, a rare talent who probably didn’t fulfil his potential – but what a character!
Give someone close to you a 2025 Footy Almanac membership for Christmas!
December 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Give someone you love a 2025 Almanac Membership this Christmas and introduce them to the world of the Almanac and its squad of colourful members (or is it a colourful squad of members?)
Earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu – How you can help
December 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
A message from editor Jarrod Landells on the impact of the Vanuatu earthquake and how you can lend a hand.
Almanac Poetry Reviews: High praise for Kevin Densley
December 19, 2024 by 6 Comments
Footy Almanac mainstay, Kevin Densley, who picks up stacks of Brownlow votes each season, has received a super review for his poetry collection ‘Please Feed the Macaws…I’m Feeling too Indolent’.
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