The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is on 29 July. It features two special guests: author, historian and academic William Westerman, and from Texas, musician, author and actor Jesse Dayton. All welcome.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: William Westerman and Jesse Dayton on July 29
July 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
Almanac Footy: The unknown history of country zoning – Part 1
July 19, 2022 by 10 Comments
Journalist and writer Ian Munro examines the effects of the introduction of country zoning to VFL footy in 1967 in the first of his two part series on the topic.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 review, Round 19 preview
July 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Those final two minutes continue to be no good, but Cam Hooke’s Pies got it done again, this time over the Crows. Check out his review of the game and preview of the big clash with rampaging rivals Essendon.
Almanac Books: ‘Between The Flags: Making Sense of 57 Years of Heartache’.
July 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
Ian Munro has released a new book, ‘Between The Flags: Making Sense of 57 Years of Heartache’ that examines the wilderness years for the Melbourne Football Club between premierships. The book emanated from his research into the effects of VFL country zoning.
Balcony Banter: The ‘Audit-orium’
July 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Clare Cannon took in the last weekend’s Geelong v Melbourne game and provided this report for the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
‘The Katamatite farmer…a country sporting legend’ by KB Hill
July 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pat O’Kane was a Katamatite boy through and through for all of his life. KB Hill profiles the country sporting legend who passed away recently.
Round 18 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
July 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 18.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
July 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke thinks the wild come-from-behind win for Collingwood says plenty about both his side and North Melbourne. He reviews the game and projects the coming clash with Adelaide as the Pies have one eye on September.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: Emma Carney, July 15 (This Lunch has been postponed)
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
You are invited to lunch with Emma Carney on July 15. All welcome. (This lunch has been postponed)
Balcony Banter: Thursday Special
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll gave her evaluation of the recent Melbourne v Brisbane clash for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members. The number 64 loomed large.
Round 17 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
July 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The AFL Round 17 Footy Fixture is available to check out who, where, and when your team is playing this weekend.
Almanac Awards: Roy Hay winner – Australian Society for Sport History Book Award 2022
July 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac community congratulates esteemed member Roy Hay for his well deserved win of the ‘Australian Society for Sport History Book Award 2022’.
Almanac Books: ‘Hard Wired’ – Emma Carney Media Release
July 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A new book about the life and sporting career of former champion triathlete Emma Carney has been published. This media release provides background details and information about Emma and her book. Emma Carney will be the special guest speaker at the forthcoming Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on July 15. All welcome.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 – Review / Round 17 – Preview
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Pies close win against the Suns in their Round 16 match, and he previews Collingwood’s forthcoming match against North Melbourne.
‘The life and times of a football journeyman…’ by KB Hill
June 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Norm Hamill wasn’t the greatest kick in footy but he sure made a good life out of the game anyway. KB Hill profiles the ex-Rovers player.
Round 16 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
June 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Check out the Round 16 AFL Footy Fixture to find who, where, and when your team is playing this week.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Review / Round 16 – Preview
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s Round 15 win against GWS, and previews their upcoming match against Gold Coast.
Balcony Banter: Queen’s Birthday Quest
June 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll provided a Demons perspective of the Queen’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members.
‘Hawks and Tigers produce a classic…’ by KB Hill
June 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the recent nail-biter between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers in the OMNFL. (Classic KB tension! – ED.)
Round 15 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture
June 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 15 is upon us so check out where, when, and who your team will be playing this week.
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