Following our introduction to Glen Dwyer’s book on the Newtown RLFC last week, we present this review by experienced rugby league writer and commentator Dave Hadfield.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Taking it to the Streets – the Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’ by Glen Dwyer
November 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
Almanac Golf: New Book Release – ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ by Toby Cumming
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Toby Cumming has published a new golf book ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.
Almanac Book Release: ‘Death In A Matchbox’ by Steve Rogers
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The next book in Steve Roger’s red dirt crime series has been released. Details here.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Test squad to take on India named
November 12, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Australian Test cricket squad to face India this summer has been announced. Thoughts?
Almanac Rugby League: Three books to commemorate 40 years of State of Origin
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
At least three books have been released this year to commemorate 40 years of rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin competition. The Footy Almanac offers a bird’s eye view of them all.
Almanac Rugby League Books: ‘Taking it to the Streets – The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’ by Glen Dwyer
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is happy to introduce Glen Dwyer’s 2019 publication ‘Taking It To The Streets – The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’. Glen’s work reinforces our Almanac notion that sport is important, no matter the level at which it is played!
Almanac Fans Research: How’s your heart rate?
November 12, 2020 by 2 Comments
Taking our cue from an EPL survey of differing fans’ heart rates, we wonder how Australian fans might measure up. What do you think? [Some ‘research’ conducted by a betting company!]
Almanac Cricket: ‘The Comeback Summer’ by Geoff Lemon
November 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Geoff Lemon has a new cricket book coming out soon. Here are some advance details.
Balcony Banter: When footy came to The Gabba
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
For a sense of what it was like to attend the AFL Grand Final at the ‘Gabba, Queensland-based MCC member Fiona gives an account of her experience.
Almanac (Footy) Song: ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Simon Minahan has penned ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’ to the tune of Jimmy Webb’s ‘By the time I get to Phoenix’.
Almanac (New) Books: Gideon Haigh’s ‘Shelf Life’
November 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
It’s not a cricket book, but it is a Gideon Haigh book, which we’re always enthusiastic about here at The Footy Almanac. ‘Shelf Life’ is a collection of Gideon’s journalistic writing over the past 20 years; Gideon explains more within.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – Scavenger hunts in Beverly Hills and Malibu.
November 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More adventures from Dave Kimber and his mates on scavenger hunts around Beverly Hills and Malibu.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Practice Nets’ – Philip Hodgins
November 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Footy is over, cricket is here and it’s time to hone up those cricketing skills! Philip Hodgins (1959 – 1995), in his poem ‘The Practice Nets’, reflects upon the role the nets play in the life of cricketers.
Balcony Banter: Ready to return
November 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a very different year for the MCG. MCC Library sleuth Lynda Carroll writes about previous occasions when the ‘G’ coped with unusual circumstances resulting from a variety of causes.
The Footy Almanac Melbourne Cup Soiree Trifecta and Sweep (assigned horses and results)
November 3, 2020 by 2 Comments
Following an afternoon of discussion and debate, here’s the Almanac trifecta for the 2020 Melbourne Cup. And the draw for the four Cup sweeps. Results now notified.
Podcast: Don Watson on Keating’s Redfern Speech, 1992
November 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
It’s considered one of the finest ever examples of Australian oratory. Tony Wilson shares with us speechwriter Don Watson’s take on then Prime Minister Paul Keating’s incredible Redfern Speech
Almanac Horseracing: Melbourne Cup lead-up races in one place
November 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the form you need to sort out the 2020 Melbourne Cup. The seven important races – gathered from YouTube
Almanac (Footy) Songs: Dangerfield
October 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Simon Minahan breaks his Almanac duck with a song. Shortly before the Grand Final, he penned these lyrics about Patrick Dangerfield, to be sung to Jimmy Webb’s tune ‘Galveston’. [Good to have your words on the Almanac site Simon – JTH]
Balcony Banter: No reign on the parade
October 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
MCC Member Grant Fraser looks back over the recent fortunes of the Hawthorn Football Club for ‘Balcony Banter’.
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