Jackson Kane (Geelong fan) went to see Luke Hodge, with his Dad Rick (Hawthorn fan) and they were mightily impressed. Here’s Jackson’s story.
For those who have joined I Tipped This comp, or would still like to
March 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Some info for those who have signed up to I Tipped This, or would like to.
Book Review: A Mouthful of Flies
March 18, 2014 by 15 Comments
Anne Myers offers a perceptive and heart wrenching review of Almanacker Sue Currie’s memoir of her time as the sole community nurse in a remote aboriginal settlement. (Compulsory reading – Ed.)
Meet Luke Hodge at East Coburg CC Sports Night (TONIGHT)
March 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
Luke Hodge, up close and personal, at the George Georgiou East Coburg CC extravaganza on March 20. Get your copy of The Footy Almanac signed by the bloke on the cover. (Open the post for details) Please [email protected]
Movie: The Day of the Broken
March 16, 2014 by 2 Comments
Simon Dutton and Ange Pippos have launched their feature film, The Day of the Broken.
Book Review: The Best American Sports Writing 2013
March 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Where do I buy this book? Comprehensive review of what sounds like a must-read from Braham Dabscheck. He writes “in the words of Series Editor Glenn Stout, ‘[Sport]is more about people and what concerns us – love, death, labor and loss – than about the simple results of a game or competition. Wins and losses are the least important part of the equation.” [Looks like we’re following in a fine tradition, from afar, and from first principles. Ed]
For better or verse – Uni Blacks sign Nick Gill
March 13, 2014 by 36 Comments
Tom Martin tells the tale of how Uni Blacks used poetry to help snag ex Crows player Nick Gill. Could a couple of sonnets have saved the Swans a few mill on Buddy?
Is fantasy footy taking over the football universe as we know it?
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems fantasy footy is getting bigger. Check out this site – one of many to be ticking along.
Canberra Cats program for Season 2014
March 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Cats fans (and others) in Canberra may like to join this fanatical bunch. [Always a good day with these Catters – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 4
March 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Almanac Rugby League writers capture all the action in Round 4, 2013.
The Footy Almanac (AFL) Tip the Top 8 Competition (a season highlight)
March 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Perhaps the greatest intellectual challenge of the footy season: both entering, and understanding how it is calculated. (It’s actually pretty simple – Ed) Pick your Top 8 in order and win the cash prize.
The Footy Almanac (AFL) Tipping Competition 2014
March 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Build your family’s fortune.
Represent your footy club.
Enjoy a better standard of banality in your footy-tipping banter.
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 3
March 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our intrepid writers report on Round 3 of the 2013 season. From the stadia to the suburbs, they chronicle a selection of matches which included the Friday night re-match of the 2012 Grand Final.
JTH with Bruno Lettieri at Rupertswood
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
John Harms in conversation with Bruno Lettieri as part of The Twilight School at Salesian College. (March 11)
Almanac Rugby League – The 2013 Rugby League Almanac on-line: Round 2
March 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Round 2 reports from our merry band.
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 online: Round 1
March 2, 2014 by 3 Comments
Re-live the opening games of the 2013 NRL season with these yarns from our rugby league writers.
Poetry: Sulphur Creek
March 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Ian Bland brings tears to grown men’s eyes with this epic poem about the Grand Final at Sulphur Creek.
Cricketing Milestone on Saturday
February 28, 2014 by 24 Comments
Where is the biggest cricket match this week? You get the Alan Davies fool’s buzzer if you said Capetown. Its Terang where Almanac stalwart Luke Reynolds lines up for his 300th go round with Pomborneit CC.
The Calvary Open-Hearted Rehabilitation Stakes
February 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
John Kingsmill, writer, designer, graphic artist and a tower of strength (often behind the scenes) to the whole Almanac thingo had some (major) running repairs on his heart last week. I am happy to say that this typical JK email has been penned to convey the message that things are on the improve.
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