NEW DATE: The Queensland Australian Football Forensics and Brisbane-based footy historian Mark Pennings are pleased to invite you to the Brisbane book launch of the first of four volumes produced by Mark entitled ‘Origins of Australian Football: Victoria’s Early History’ on November 8.
Event: Unexpected Passions at The Wheeler Centre – Friday October 26.
October 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Sam Pang with Jen Cloher and John Harms. Details here.
Bradman Oration: Delivered by G C J D Haigh
October 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh who came to prominence when he launched The Footy Almanac. The boy has kicked on. He finds himself, here, in front of the camera delivering The Bradman Oration. (Well done old son). (Thanks to Youtube and Cricket Australia)
NEAFL action shots
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A selection of photos from Morningside’s thrashing of the Mount Gravatt Vultures in their NEAFL match earlier this year. Photos by Damian Chandler.
Sports journalists as contemporary historians
October 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Greg Baum and Gideon Haigh will discuss the role of sports journalists as contemporary historians.
Australian Cricket Digest
October 18, 2012 by 4 Comments
The latest edition of the Australian Cricket Digest has been sent to the printers.
Armstrong’s fall from grace
October 17, 2012 by 11 Comments
Cade Lucas looks at the complexities of the Lance Armstrong case.
Book review: Classic Cats – Geelong’s Premiership Years 1951-1952
October 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
Geelong local Denis Hart reviews Classic Cats, Michael Rogers and Bruce Kennedy’s book on Geelong’s premiership years of 1951-52.
Pat Howard to speak at Marist College cricket lunch
October 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Former Wallaby and Australian Cricket Performance GM, Pat Howard, will speak at the inaugural Marist College cricket lunch on Friday.
A word from Peter Temple
October 12, 2012 by 11 Comments
A word from Peter Temple – award-winning crime writer and friend of the Almanac.
Short essay: Love, Teaching and the Renewal of the Common World
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dips O’Donnell has stumbled across a little gem, in of all places the St Kevins newsletter.
Caddy settles on choice of clubs
October 11, 2012 by 9 Comments
A highlights package of new Geelong recruit Josh Caddy is available here.
Damian Callinan in The Merger
October 10, 2012 by 5 Comments
Folks, I have seen some of this specifically, and a lot of Damian’s stuff generally. It is ALL BRILLIANT. He was in superb touch at The Roaring Forties Lunch last Friday where he had us (1000+ crowd) laughing our heads off. Very funny and insightful. I strongly recommend this. I hope we can get a few together to go along – especially to the Saturday performance – JTH
Tip the Top 8: Bogue County wins in stunning All Nations count
October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bogue County (Barwon Heads) has taken out the time-honoured Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Competition after another riveting count at the All Nations Hotel on Grand Final Eve. Friendless in betting, the unheralded tipster beat seasoned campaigner A. Fithall (Williamstown) by 5 points, with Smokie Dawson (Williamstown) a further 5 points away in third position.
Almanac Rugby League – Introducing The Rugby League Almanac
October 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
It brings us great delight to announce the inaugural Rugby League Almanac, edited by John Harms and Nick Tedeschi.
Review of Urban Futbol App
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Anastasia Dimitriadis Red Bull sponsors a new application called Urban Futbol. I decided to review the app for the Footy Almanac as many writers and readers of the Junior Almanac may be interested in trying it out. As you know, we are the generation that are addicted to apps. You score points by flicking [Read more]
The solemn Grand Final
October 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Calleja reflects on the solemn events of the week leading into Melbourne’s biggest day.
Local footy: Photos from GVFL grand final
October 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Tatura Bulldogs beat Seymour by 28 points in the Goulburn Valley Football League grand final on Sunday. Peter Argent was there with his camera.
Grass roots and blond tips…footy’s range of play from Akerfeldie to Dermie
September 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Stephen Alomes draws from his new book, Australian Football: The People’s Game 1958-2058, to examine Jason Akermanis and Dermott Brereton’s place in the game – now and then.
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