The AFLW has outlined the expansion of the competition to include all 18 clubs for the 2022/23 season. The Footy Almanac is a keen supporter of the women’s game and aims to keep you up to date as details emerge. Here are several recent announcements.
Round 22 – Who is your team playing this week?
August 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Round 22 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information in the event of re-scheduling.
Almanac Footy: Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ben Robbins and Dermott Brereton
August 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Former AFL player, Dr Ben Robbins discusses mental health and wellbeing issues in sport with Dermott Brereton on SEN Radio.
‘Mr Ovens and Murray…’ by KB Hill
August 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rambling through his extensive library during Covid Lockdown, KB Hill stumbled across a slim volume which traces the life and times of Cleaver Bunton, a major figure in the Albury region and also regarded as ‘Mr Ovens and Murray’.
Almanac Music: Keef’s obit (just on the odd chance he might predecease me) – Anson Cameron
August 11, 2021 by 12 Comments
Keith Richards’ death has always been with us, says Anson Cameron. Yet, “immortally moribund,” he’s still kicking. Best, then, to pay your respects.
Almanac Music and Photography: A remarkable photo after the Rolling Stones press conference, Sydney, 1973.
August 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
Col Abbott took this photo when the Rolling Stones were on their 1973 tour of Australia.
Round 21 – AFL Fixture: Who is your team playing this round?
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Round 21 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information in the event of re-scheduling.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 20 Review, Round 21 Preview
August 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s a happy Cam Hooke this week after Collingwood’s terrific win against the the Eagles. He is hoping the Pies can repeat the dose again in their Round 21 match against the Hawks.
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: ‘Half a chicken & chips’ with Covey and the Coodabeens (postponed)
July 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
The next Almanac Odd Friday Lunch is on Aug 13. Enjoy an afternoon of merriment with Ian Cover and (maybe) some of the other Coodabeens as we celebrate their new book.
Almanac Books: ‘Half a Chicken & Chips’ – a new book from the Coodabeen Champions
July 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Coodabeen Champions have a new book coming out, ‘Half a Chicken & Chips’. Fifty yarns ‘tumble out of the pages as a cavalcade of characters share their 15 minutes of fame with the wireless wags’. A book not to be missed! Ian Cover introduces the collection of footy yarns.
Balcony Banter – Seasonal Superstition
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll’s family have a number of superstitions when its comes to assessing the Demons’ prospects. She explained them in a recent post on the MCC Members’ blog, ‘Balcony Banter’.
Round 20 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Round 20 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information about re-scheduling.
‘Wangaratta’s anonymous Olympian……’ by KB Hill
July 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill caught up with ‘Wangaratta’s anonymous Olympian’, Marion Gray, who represented Australia in Fencing at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review, Round 20 Preview
July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke presents his review of Collingwood’s loss against Port Adelaide, and previews the Round 20 match against West Coast.
Maximising the benefits – the economics of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
July 24, 2021 by 5 Comments
With Brisbane recently announced as the host city of the 2032 Olympic Games, Tim Harcourt from the University of Technology Sydney looks at the economic risks and benefits on offer when hosting the Olympics.
Gravel & Mud: Geoffrey Blainey
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Historian Geoffrey Blainey has had rich experiences with Australian mining, society and football. This story is from the anthology ‘Gravel & Mud’, a wonderful look into how western Tasmania approached its footy, from conditions to crowds to players.
Balcony Banter: The luck of the draw
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
How do you feel after a drawn game? Should there be a method to determine a winner – extra time? a penalty shoot-out? Lynda Carroll addressed these questions this week on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Life: Vale John ‘Strop’ Cornell
July 23, 2021 by 6 Comments
John ‘Strop’ Cornell has died at the age of 80. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an iconic figure in Australian television and sport.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when your favourite team is playing
July 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s crunch time for a number of teams this round. Check out all the details of who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 19. [These details are subject to change – Ed]
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