Land of the rising Sherrin

From a land where tradition and innovation coexist like few others, Jarrod Landells shares the recent movements of Japanese footy – including AFL/AFLW stars, partnerships for social good and student athletes building cultural bridges.

Wantok Almanac: PNG Footy and the Zimmie, Ace & Thyra show

Jarrod Landells and David Bridie’s Wantok Almanac highlight the love of footy in all its codes in found in PNG, with focus on some names of the future.

Almanac (Local) Footy: Thirds in their words

The pandemic may well have caused major disruptions to all of us but it can’t take away from us the things we value and the places where we find connection and purpose. Jarrod Landells and mates explain via the agency of the Fitzroy Thirds.

AFLW Round 1-2 – An Ongoing Health and Safety Protocol Shuffle

We’ve only just begun but already the wheels are a bit wobbly – Jarrod Landells has some thoughts on the health and safety of the AFLW’s biggest assets.

Wantok Almanac: Nancy Patterson

Wantok Almanac returns, heading to Vanuatu and Nancy Patterson, a woman through her relationship with the game and role with AFL Vanuatu has made a significant contribution. Nancy is a champion of inclusion and progression within Australian Football. (An excellent piece – Eds.)

Almanac Footy – Vic Fuller remembered: The moment that made a memory

The general footy community and Geelong in particular was rocked by the unexpected passing of legendary club volunteer Vic Fuller. Jarrod Landells shares a recent poignant memory of the man.

Wantok Almanac: John Frum, Yasur, Toka and Tanna

After a tour of East New Britain in PNG, Wantok Almanac heads a long way south to the amazing island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province. Perhaps you’ve seen the movie, but there’s plenty to stimulate the senses away from the silver screen.

Wantok Almanac: Jesse Utul, Bilas, Gideon Kakabin and East New Britain

We’re delighted to share with you the first “Wantok Almanac” piece, a series from David Bridie and Jarrod Landells on Melanesian stories of history, culture, music and sport. Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province provides the focus today, starting with a flag and its fascinating creation over four decades ago.

Round 2 – Gold Coast v West Coast: Immense

Less a match report than a decision to record the witnessing of something special, Jarrod Landells felt the need to pay due deference to the number 18 in red and gold.

Round 2 – Brisbane v Fremantle: Behind the pub’s velvet rope

What do you do when the footy’s back on but the pub is fully booked? Jarrod Landells and Shirl (“QUEENSLANDER!!”) come up trumps.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Do androids dream of electric crowd noises?

Is this the brave new world of footy in 2020? From a pinch of the ridiculous to the barest amount of sublime, Jarrod Landells found the Tigers’ draw with Collingwood difficult to sink his teeth into for the most part.

Poetry: Cam and Xav

With more than a little inspiration from Damian Balassone, Jarrod Landells has penned this ode to a couple of “controversial” young guns.

Nina, knees and next steps

Jarrod Landells’ thoughts on the plights of a young star Cat and the AFLW due to the scourge of ACL injury.

Round 22 – Richmond v Essendon: Footy and other things

Richmond took on Essendon on Friday night and while Jarrod Landells was happy with the win, it was what happened moments before the game that pleased him most.

Round 20 – Melbourne v Gold Coast: The recession we had to have

It wasn’t the easiest game to watch, but for Jarrod Landells, the result was secondary to the bigger picture.

Round 20 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Experience is the best teacher

All of Lions’ fans’ figurative arms should be around Cam Rayner according to Jarrod Landells, as Brisbane fell agonisingly short of North Melbourne.

Round 19 – Richmond v Collingwood: Form an orderly queue for Snags

It was billed as a heavyweight title fight between two hulking behemoths of the Melbourne sporting culture. For Jarrod Landells and thousands of other Tiger faithful, witnessing the smallest forward on the field brought the biggest joy.

Round 18 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Dawn over a former fortress

The Gold Coast sprung the most audacious of heists in Sydney, snatching four points from the Swans that most had already banked for the Bloods. Jarrod Landells recounts a famous victory.

Almanac Soccer – World Cup Final 2018: Les bleus à deux coupes de monde

Another World Cup has been run and done, Jarrod Landells shares his thoughts on the final and the winners

Round 9 – Brisbane v Hawthorn: Undercard upset

Best laid plans and all that… Jarrod Landells tuned in to watch the Lions of old while the Tigers of old were shown up in Perth and was delighted by the youth at Woolloongabba