KB Hill charts the career of Matt ‘Bater’ Kelly who is inching towards 250 games for the Wangaratta Magpies.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Jack Gibson’s Fur Coat: Rugby League Oddities and Artefacts’ by Glen Humphries
August 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rugby league raconteur Matt O’Hanlon reviews Glen Humphries’ latest book, ‘Jack Gibson’s Fur Coat: Rugby League Oddities and Artefacts’. (Here’s a conundrum: Is MOH an oddity or an artefact? – Ed.)
Round 21 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The race for the finals has intensified, check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 21.
The Furphy Literary Award 2023: And the winner is…
August 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
The winner of the Furphy Literary Award was announced on Saturday night at an event in Shepparton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 20 Review / Round 21 Preview
July 31, 2023 by 2 Comments
Not quite the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life were hoping for against Carlton in their Round 20 match. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 21 game against Hawthorn.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Fitzroy Thirds Fan Day – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
July 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Some of the boys from old (new?) Fitzroy will be putting on a show for the fans at Ramsden Street Oval in Clifton Hill and would love to see you there!
Almanac Cricket Dinner with Rick Darling (July 27) – at The Clubhouse, Tanunda
July 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rick Darling is our guest at dinner at The Clubhouse in Tanunda tonight, Thursday July 27. We’ll enjoy dinner with Rick and then adjourn to the bar for a feast of TV sport – in particular the first day of the Fifth Test and The Matildas second match.
‘Roos hop to dual premiership glory…’ by KB Hill
July 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
In the engaging style which KB Hill has perfected, share the remarkable story of the dual premiership era of the Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos under the coaching of Peter Tossol.
Dunkeld Writers Festival
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
An exciting four-day writers festival is being organised in Dunkeld, Victoria. Friends of The Footy Almanac Bernard Whimpress and Gideon Haigh will be in attendance as Panellists and Chair for various sessions discussing media in sport, testing your cricket knowledge and also joining other thought-provoking and engaging speakers in a variety of topics. Tours, catering and drinks are all on offer, visit here for more information on how to book.
Round 20 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 20 this week.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 25, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life analyses the Pies’ win over the Power, and previews their upcoming Round 20 match against old foes Carlton.
Almanac (Cricket) Poetry: ‘These Baggy Greens’ by Patrik Klika Dempsey
July 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
The reputation of the Baggy Green has taken a battering during the current Ashes series. Prague-based journalist, philosopher and poet Patrik Klika Dempsey offers this reflection.
Almanac (Sport) Economics: The Economics of Major Events
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
Tim Harcourt considers the variables that decide whether or not a major sports event is commercially viable.
‘Boyhood memories linger for old champ…’ by KB Hill
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
Mark Browning is the only player to play 100+ games for both South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans. KB Hill caught up with him recently.
St Kilda’s 1966 Premiership Exclusive Screening
July 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Lighthouse Foundation for Youth have organised an exclusive screening of St Kilda’s historic 1966 premiership triumph and celebrate their 150 years as the Saints! Found out more for details here as the event will be held late in August at the Palais Theatre.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview.
July 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke was in transit during the Pies match against Freo and had to rely on a bloke wearing Richmond shorts to fill him in on the score. He’s pretty happy about the second quarter and is looking at the rounds to come. [The man’s enthusiasm has no bounds – JTH]
Round 19 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, or when your team is playing this week in Round 19 of the AFL season.
‘Titanic battle inspires country footy rivalry…’ by KB Hill
July 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Representative footy in the country leagues has a long history. KB Hill shares an insight into one particular rivalry that goes back almost a century.
“Allie…adding the motherly touch…” by KB Hill
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns with a tribute to the multi-talented Allie Murray who gives her all to support both her heavily sports involved youngsters and her local club, the Wangaratta Rovers.
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