Come to lunch on Friday March 13 to hear about Tony Wilson’s new book 1989: The Great Grand Final and enjoy fine food and good company while hearing from the author, Hawthorn premiership player Dean Anderson, and one of footy’s good blokes Darren Flanigan.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – March 13: Tony Wilson with Darren Flanigan and Dean Anderson
March 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2020 Round 1 Preview
March 12, 2020 by 2 Comments
Collingwood’s first match may still be a week away but Cam Hooke is all over it in this detailed preview.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1 Draw
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 of the 2020 NRL season kicks off tonight. Here’s the draw for Round 1, and don’t forget to enter our NRL tipping comp titled ‘NRL for Mexico’.
Almanackers, what about a theme song?
March 10, 2020 by 40 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber suggests the Footy Almanac needs a theme song: a special, rip-roaring, rousing song that celebrates all things our community reflects. Ok Almanackers, over to you!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Sebastian Rush: The 2020 NBA All-Star game
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
The 2020 NBA All-Star game came down to the wire, as Parade College Grade 9 student Sebastian Rush details the exciting match-up between the NBA’s best players.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Benjamin Wolczko: St Mary’s v Banyule, 2019
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Grade 9 student at Parade College Benjamin Wolczko got to watch his brothers square off in the St Mary’s v Banyule seniors game in 2019. Following a tight contest, Benjamin details the tense final moments.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zac Heczey: The Regional Tennis Championships
March 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Zac Heczey was playing in the Regional Tennis Championships. Coming up against arch-rivals Waverley in the Grand Final, Zac strode out onto the court to play the deciding set of singles tennis.[Well played Zac – JTH]
A Punters delight: A dead certainty!
March 6, 2020 by 4 Comments
Got a dead certainty for you! How often have punters heard this call only to be let down. Not in this case!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Hadi Ehtsham: The BBL Melbourne Derby
March 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
Parade College Grade 9 student Hadi Ehtsham tells the tale of going to watch the Melbourne Stars play the Renegades in a derby over the 2019/20 season. Watching Glenn Maxwell blast his team to victory, Hadi’s joy is difficult to contain.
“….’Woosha’ Fights Back…” by KB Hill
March 5, 2020 by 3 Comments
Shane Welch had a promising cricket career ahead of him but opted for the country life, his family, a career and footy with the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill tells the story.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Jonah Fisher: Anzac Day 2019
March 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Collingwood and Essendon played out an infamous blockbuster on Anzac Day 2019. Parade College Grade 9 student Jonah Fisher recounts his day spent at the MCG watching his Bombers give their all.
AFLW Round 5 – Footy Fixture
March 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This week it’s Round 5 of the AFLW 2020 season, and it is sure to be another cracker!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zyon Iosefo: The underdogs
March 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Zyon Iosefo remembers his experience of being in a giant-killing relay team from a tiny little primary school.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Declan Taaffe Wyles: 2019 AFL Grand Final
March 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Declan Taaffe Wyles puts in a late bid to be in the Tigers’Almanac 2019 with his report on the 2019 AFL Grand Final. {Perhaps you can find a spot in the 2020 Almanac Declan – Ed]
Local cricket: F Grade injustice!
February 28, 2020 by 15 Comments
You be the judge. Was David Bridie robbed on the weekend?
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Dhir Choksi: 2017 Australian Open Final
February 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Dhir Choksi details the remarkable return to form that saw Roger Federer, In a crazy turnaround at such an old age, clinch the 2017 Australian Open.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2020 Opening remarks
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Having looked back to 2019 in an earlier post today, Cam Hooke offers his usual comprehensive analysis of issues confronting the Collingwood team in Season 2020.
The Wantok Musik Foundation
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Almanacker, staunch Melbourne man, and musician, David Bridie is Artistic Director of the Wantok Musik Foundation, which seeks to promote the music of our region.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Harshana Kiriwendala: Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers, 2019 NBA Playoff game
February 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Toronto Raptors faced a nervous match against Philadelphia in order to progress to their first ever NBA Finals series in 2019. Parade College Grade 9 student Harshana Kiriwendala details his memories of watching the game, especially the final seconds.
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