In the current desert of live sport, KB Hill brings us the tale of a recent cracking game of cricket in the WDCA where Finals spots were on the line.
Footy names
March 24, 2020 by 17 Comments
What’s in a footy name? Hugh Robertson found plenty. Care to add a suggestion?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – AFL Round 1
March 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke takes a look at Collingwood’s powerful Round 1 performance against the Western Bulldogs.
The Odd Friday Lunch: Glenn James (27 March) Postponed
March 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
The next Odd Friday lunch (March 27) has been postponed.
AFLW – Revised match schedule for the first weekend of Finals
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The final Rounds of the AFLW have been cancelled. A reworked Finals series will commence this weekend. Here’s the draw!
‘Boy from Cheshunt who mastered the punt……’ by KB Hill
March 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill changes focus to bring us a story from turf racing as he traces the career of Eric Connolly.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 2 Draw
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The NRL’s Round 2 draw contains a few changes of venue, so please check out the details here. It may well prove to be the last Round we see for some time.
Almanac Cricket – Sheffield Shield season cancelled: NSW awarded the title
March 19, 2020 by 12 Comments
The remainder of the Sheffield Shield season has been cancelled and NSW has been awarded the title. What are your thoughts on these actions? Check out the official Team of the Year and tell us what you think.
Almanac Rugby League: Getting into the nostalgia thing
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The rugby league faction within The Almanac community is joining in the nostalgia focus emerging on the site this week. We go back to a classic by John Harms to set the scene for what will be a series of pieces over the coming months which will offer insights into the code.
AFL 2020: We have a decision (for now)
March 18, 2020 by 9 Comments
The AFL Commission has finally reached a decision on Round 1 for the men, and the future of the AFLW season. (Now with AFLW update! – you really need to be paying attention – Ed).
Coronavirus and professional sport: The financial effects on major codes
March 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
An ABC analysis of the potential financial effects to professional sport of an extended shutdown.
When Coranderrk won the premiership: A story by Roy Hay
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
From his recently released book, Roy Hay relates the story of how a group of Aboriginal footballers playing for Coranderrk in 1911 helped to win a premiership for the team.
Almanac Footy History – Peter McLaren: The Champion of Glen Alvie
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Roger Spaull has written a fascinating and absorbing history about Peter McLaren, champion footballer of Glen Alvie.
Corona Virus: Event cancellations
March 13, 2020 by 23 Comments
The Corona virus situation is now having major impacts on sporting events. Some events are already cancelled. Others will be played behind shut gates. We will endeavor to keep you up to date on developments.
Almanac Rugby League – Join The Footy Almanac NRL tipping comp 2020
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is running its first ever NRL tipping comp for the 2020 season. Get signed up before tonight’s Round 1 kick-off!
AFLW Round 6 – Footy Fixture
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As the end of the AFLW nears and some crucial matches coming up, find out who your team is playing, and where and when.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – March 13: Tony Wilson with Darren Flanigan and Dean Anderson
March 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
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.
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’.
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