Round 3 of the AFL season 2022 is already upon us with some interesting results to date so far. Check out who, where , and when your team is playing this week.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review, Round 3 Preview
March 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Two from two, but Cam Hooke isn’t interested in talking about lids yet at Collingwood – he looks over the win against the Crows and upcoming game with Geelong.
AFLFA releases a new magazine
March 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The AFLFA introduces its new magazine for fans.
Almanac Book Launch: The All-Rounder by Dan Christian and Gideon Haigh (April 8)
March 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Gideon Haigh invites everyone at the Almanac to the launch of The All-Rounder at Como Park, the home of the Yarras, on April 8.
Balcony Banter: The Only Way is Up
March 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
MCC member and Hawks’ supporter Grant Fraser reports on Hawthorn’s Round 1 clash against North Melbourne. This report first appeared in Balcony Banter.
Balcony Banter: Six months of speculation, two hours of answers
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Six months is a long time to wait for the new footy season, but two hours of footy can be even longer as Richmond supporter and MCC member, Dave Russell reported recently in the Balcony Banter.
Balcony Banter: The Company of Legends
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll shares her delight at the unfurling of Melbourne’s 2021 Premiership flag at the MCG. Her article first appeared in Balcony Banter.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Fifty years on, the Blues do it again.
March 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
Carlton’s tremendous win in their season opener reminded Bluebagger Matt Harvey of games half a century ago. This delightful memoir (which includes mentions of characters then, and now) is a quiet acknowledgement of life and footy.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2022: Who, where, and when?
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who, when, and where your team is playing Round 2.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
A solid win for the Pies over the Saints first up is good news for Cam Hooke – he previews the first hitout and previews the next clash with the Crows.
The Furphy Literary Award 2021 – Finalist: New Chester (by Janet Fuller)
March 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Janet Fuller’s story ‘New Chester’ was a finalist in The Furphy Literary Award in 2021. [Includes information about how to enter the 2022 competition – Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Preview – Go Pies!
March 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is back with his Collingwood Life and presents his preview of the Pies match against St Kilda and predicts a 41 point win for Collingwood.
Round 1 – AFL Footy Fixture 2022: Who, Where, and When?
March 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 season 2022 starts tomorrow night with a rematch of last year’s Grand Final. Check out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Almanac Music: New single Haiamarisa from Charles Maimarosa via Wantok Musik
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We’re always happy to share new songs from Wantok Musik artists – this from the Solomon Island’s Charles Maimarosa is timed with performances by him and his band at WOMADelaide.
Almanac Footy Tipping in 2022
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We have three tipping comps for the 2022 footy season: the standard AFL tipping comp where you pick the winner of each game, and the ever-intriguing, time-honoured AFL Tip the Top 8 competition and the NRL tipping competition. Join now. All welcome. Spread the word. (The AFLW tipping comp is underway of course).
Almanac Footy – AFLFA: Fans look forward to more ‘normal’ 2022
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The AFLFA has released a statement on the upcoming 2022 men’s season around crowds and reduced pricing [Well done to Almanacker Cheryl Critchley on the presidency – Ed.]
Why sports sanctions against Russia will hurt
March 8, 2022 by 5 Comments
Tim Harcourt returns with some insights into how the current Russian sanctions could play out in the country through the lens of sport.
‘The night Ettamogah scooped the pool…’ by KB Hill
March 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
Mark Mulcahy has covered sport in Victoria’s north-east and the Riverina for over four decades. Recently, he reminisced with Wangaratta’s sports historian KB Hill.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Trigger Warning’ – Maria Takolander
March 1, 2022 by 1 Comment
Maria Takolander won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award 2022 for Poetry with her collection ‘Trigger Happy’. ‘Cigarette’ is a poem from the collection.
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