The Furphy Anthology 2023 was launched at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. It was a cracking night, with a good number of the short-listed writers and their friends and family enjoying the celebration along with a few of the Footy Almanac crew.
Almanac Literature: The release and launch of The Furphy Anthology 2023.
December 11, 2023 by 3 Comments
‘The local boxer who reached the top…’ by KB Hill
December 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
For a change of pace, KB Hill recounts the feats of 1930s boxer Cliff Bowen.
Almanac Music: Vale Denny Laine
December 6, 2023 by 5 Comments
Denny Laine, co-founder of The Moody Blues and co-writer of ‘Mull of Kintyre’ has passed away at the age of 79. Here are a couple of classic tracks.
Almanac Cricket: BBL13 ready to roll from tomorrow night
December 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
BBL13 blasts off tomorrow night to begin a 7-week frenzy of T20 cricket culminating in the Final on January 24.
Almanac Footy (History) – Jack Mueller: The Power of One
December 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
In this comprehensive essay, historian Roger Spaull revisits the career of Jack Mueller, a Team of the Century player for the Melbourne Football Club. (A meticulously researched and compiled biography of a Demon icon – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – AFLW 2023 Grand Final: Lions roar!
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Lions have stormed home to defeat the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Here’s the story!
Almanac Cricket – WBBL: Adelaide Strike(r)s again!
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Adelaide Strikers have clinched back-to-back WBBL titles after a pulsating win over Brisbane Heat in front of a big Adelaide crowd.
Almanac Music: In memory of Shane MacGowan – ‘Fairytale of New York’ – The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl)
December 1, 2023 by 7 Comments
One of the great contemporary Christmas songs is ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl). It is sure to get your feet tapping and put you in the Christmas spirit. [With the passing of Shane MacGowan on Thursday, what better way to remember him by as we lead into the festive season than to replay this great Christmas song by The Pogues. Vale Shane MacGowan – ED]
Almanac Literature: Peter Fitzpatrick’s ‘Mayo Street’
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Peter Fitzpatrick has had a wonderful career in the arts – especially writing and directing – and also as an academic. His third novel, ‘Mayo Street’, has just been released. Read more about Peter and his novel here.
Almanac Event (Dec 1): Drinks to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023. All welcome.
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’re invited to the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023 – Dec 1. All welcome.
Almanac Cricket – WBBL Grand Final: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Adelaide Scorchers will host the Brisbane Heat in this weekend’s Grand Final of the 2023 WBBL. Here’s the how, when and where.
AFLW 2023 Grand Final: North Melbourne Kangaroos v Brisbane Lions
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Kangaroos take on the Lions in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final this weekend. Here’s what we can look forward to.
Almanac Book (Launch): ‘Celestial Footy: the story of Chinese heritage Aussie Rules’ by Patrick Skene
November 30, 2023 by 3 Comments
Patrick Skene has been at it again, this time authoring ‘Celestial Footy: the story of Chinese heritage Aussie Rules’. Read on for details of its release and associated events across Victoria. [Those who attended the Footy Almanac Grand Final Lunch will remember Patrick’s fascinating segment – Ed]
‘A life-long affair with racing…’ by KB Hill
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recently caught up with Pat Heffernan, a prominent identity in Wangaratta sporting circles. And he was a dab hand at car sales too!
Almanac Poetry: ‘You Wove Your Web For Me – Karl Dubravs
November 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Karl Dubravs presents a poem of desire, and submission, ‘You Wove Your Web For Me’.
Almanac Cricket: A letter to ICC Hall of Fame inductee Aravinda De Silva
November 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
Aravinda de Silva is the 110th inductee to the ICC Hall of Fame. Mahela Jayawardena welcomes De Silva as the fourth Sri Lankan inductee to this exclusive club.
Almanac Cricket: What do you call six wickets in one six ball over?
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
If three wickets with consecutive balls is called a hat-trick, what do you call six wickets in one six-ball over? It’s a rum tale!
‘Speedster Darcy within sight of AFL dream…’ by KB Hill
November 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s AFL Draft time. KB Hill runs his eye over one of the hopes from Wangaratta, Darcy Wilson.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’ – Vivienne McCredie
November 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
To put you in the mood for the big race today, have a read of Vivienne McCredie’s terrific poem about the Melbourne Cup, ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’.
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