As a thankyou gesture, Gigs names a Saints team of Davids in honour of Almanacker David Downer.
Round 23 – Richmond v Bulldogs: 2016 versus 2017
August 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
Gigs is getting bullish about his Bullies, even after a three point loss!
Vale Evelyn — a champion mum
July 2, 2018 by 13 Comments
Gigs pays tribute to his beloved mother who passed away early on Sunday morning. She was a true champion. [Our condolences Gigs – JTH]
May Day – Mayday – M’aider
May 1, 2018 by 9 Comments
Andrew Gigacz posted this piece on his blog and asked us to add it to the Almanac site. It is an account of a tragic death.
A few (twisted) words about the Ashes
December 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
As a wordsmith, Gigs is the great conjuror. It’s like watching a magic show. Here he toys with cricketers’ names, just as he did a few years ago. [How do you think of this stuff Gigs?]
Almanac Teams: I axe/dump side (A mixed up side)
November 11, 2017 by 29 Comments
This is a nice challenge. Gigs has picked an annagrammatic side of footballers since the 50s. I think it’s best that he explains, which he has done in this piece. [Vintage Gigs – JTH]
August 15th – A Day of Reckoning
October 11, 2017 by 9 Comments
Gigs fills us in on the significance of August 15 2017 as he embarks on another Radox-fuelled season with the Clifton Hill CC
Sacked
April 20, 2017 by 96 Comments
Andrew Gigacz posted this piece from five years ago on Facebook today and it is brutally honest account of job loss and the affect it can have on someone’s mental health. Must read.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: In search of lost Clifton Hillers
February 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Gigs Gigacz has become part of the furniture at Clifton Hill CC and is helping track down some lost players in time for the 50th anniversary celebrations at the Fitzroy Town Hall on Feb 18. If you know any of thses cricketers please leave a comment here, or contact Gigs, or the club. And book for the event!
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Belief
October 4, 2016 by 24 Comments
Belief is a strong word, especially when applied to Gigs and fellow Bulldog supporters, it is the belief that their time will come and now they can’t believe it!
Finals Week 3 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: We Shall Overcome
September 26, 2016 by 14 Comments
There is a humanitarian, fraternity-of-all, 1960s element to the Dogs. People keep affirming it to Andrew Gigacz who concludes, “We shall overcome!” [Great heart in this piece – JTH]
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: The Hawks are dead, long live the Dogs
September 17, 2016 by 37 Comments
Gigs is astounded. [Gigs has made his feelings clear. Add your response to the game – Ed]
2016 Footy Almanac Cover: An alternative viewpoint
September 5, 2016 by 17 Comments
The discussion for The Footy Almanac 2016 cover is heating up, Gigs puts his case for Bob Murphy.
Almanac Art: Footy and art? Footy IS art!
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Lots of things happening in the world of footy art. Apart from the forthcoming exhibition in Mildura, “Redball” has opened at the Red Gallery in North Fitzroy. Anddrew Gigacz has been along to have a look.
Almanac Old Buggers’ Indoor Cricket: The Boos of The Fishermen
October 14, 2015 by 7 Comments
Huge controversy, among team-mates.
When ‘The Fishermen’ don’t quite agree: Gigs ‘Garfish’ Gigacz gives an account of a dropped catch in a crucial indoor cricket fixture which denied Damian ‘Plankton’ Callinan a hat-trick while Plankton offers an alternative account.
[Please let us know about your incident of internal strife. And also, we’d love to hear stories of hat-tricks denied.]
Round 23 – Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs: Family and Footscray
September 7, 2015 by 12 Comments
The parallels between the Gigacz family and the travails of the Western Bulldogs over the course of a year. Ups and downs and hope on the horizon…
A tribute to my dad: a Bulldog – not quite through and through – but a Bulldog nonetheless
August 23, 2014 by 24 Comments
Andrew Gigs Gigacz’ father passed away at 5am this morning. Here is Gigs’ tribute. [Gigs has been a dedicated contributor to the Almanac community over many years. Our thoughts are with you Gigs – JTH]
Looking for a win
June 8, 2014 by 6 Comments
Facing crisis, Edvard Munch chose oils and gave us The Scream. When Dante explored the ramifications of the Inferno, he turned to poetry. Both used art in times of crisis. Here Gigs follows Dante’s path for his Dogs.
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