Angela Savage offers a heartfelt remembrance of the Boys from old Fitzroy and her departed Grandfather. (Courtesy of Brian Nankervis).
Almanac Reading – The ugly Australian: evolution of a cricket species (from “The Cricket Monthly”)
April 30, 2019 by 4 Comments
From “The Cricket Monthly” last week; in which Jarrod Kimber explores the traditions and ways of Australian cricket; from the suburbs to the international arena. [Do your experiences support these views? – Ed].
Odd Friday Lunch: May 3 with Warwick Capper
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Warwick Capper is the special guest at the Odd Friday Lunch on May 3. Bookings essential.
Almanac Art: Out came the Sherrin
April 25, 2019 by 4 Comments
Susan Sutton was a finalist in the Gallipoli Prize 2015. Here is her entry, with the artist’s notes.
Almanac archives: Professor Rob Pascoe’s speech, ‘The Anzac legend and Australian football’, to the Almanackery at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond
April 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Back in 2009, Professor Robert Pascoe addressed an Almanac crowd on differing views of the Anzac tradition, as seen through the contrasting attitudes of two VFL clubs of the time.
Balcony Banter Round 5 – Hawthorn v Geelong: An Easter Monday for the Cats believers
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou was moved to verse by events on Easter Monday. You can read her MCC Balcony Banter piece here.
Almanac AFL Footy Tipping – Round 6
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you are still game enough to have a crack at tipping Round 6, we remind you it starts tonight.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – AFL Rounds 5 and 6 wrap
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews the convincing win over Brisbane from a Collingwood perspective, then looks ahead to the big Anzac Day clash with the Bombers.
Football! Tragic! Or Vice Versa
April 20, 2019 by 7 Comments
Some footy observations – past and present – in this lively debut piece from Richard Agars as he remembers what was great about football and what now isn’t.
The All-Rounder, the Import, and the Coach who stayed – KB Hill
April 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill goes back a hundred years and more to bring us stories about the talented, the ‘colourful’ and the committed. The Wangaratta Football Club certainly went through some interesting times back then.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: There was a Game
April 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac presents a further offering from Saskia Schaap as she ponders questions about our great game and their ramifications.
Melbourne Comedy Festival – “The Merger” by Damian Callinan
April 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Comedian Damian Callinan is offering the Almanac Community a special deal of 2 tickets for the price of 1 to his show, “The Merger” at The Melbourne Comedy Festival 2019.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – AFL Rounds 4 and 5 wrap
April 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews the Round 4 match against the Bulldogs with his usual analysis of all the stats and key details from the match for all the True Believers.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: The Rhythm That Never Ends
April 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
Saskia Schaap has written some more words on footy, this time her poem takes on the circular rhythm of footy’s universe from the smallest handball to the biggest scandal: ever the same – as it always was.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract no. 3, Playing above oneself
April 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Exceptionalism, or playing above oneself? Graeme Willingham defines his thoughts on both in this extract from his new book, “Not Bad Thanks”.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: In My Blood
April 11, 2019 by 4 Comments
Football and family go hand in hand as Saskia Schaap shows in this fine poem about her own family. But football is not the most important thing that runs in her family, as you will find out.
‘The wiry, tough and talented Neville Pollard….’ by KB Hill
April 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
‘There’s always conjecture about whether this bloke or that would have played League footy. Sometimes it boils down to being at the right club at the right time. But I think Neville would have given it a really good shot.’ KB Hill favours us with the story of ‘the wiry, tough and talented Neville Pollard.
Alamanac Event: “More of the Kangaroo” book launch is timely
April 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Do we call it the Lachie Neale Effect? If so, how do we account for the Suns? However you attribute it, Queensland footy has enjoyed its most promising start to an AFL season in many years. Which makes this Almanac event most timely.
Round 3 2009 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: The Joy of Betting Against Your Own Team
April 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ten years ago in Round 3, 2009 North Melbourne and Hawthorn clashed as they did Round 3, 2019. This reprised game report by Tim Ivins highlights the crushing defeat the Roos suffered at the hands of the Hawks.
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