These days DJ Williams has taken the leap of faith to try his hand at being a full time artist and writer. He has a special interest in footy history. Here’s some of his recent work.
Looking for someone who did the Nullarbor road trip to get to the Grand Final
October 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
Hi Eagles’ supporters If you know anyone who did the Perth-Melbourne drive for the Grand Final, or you did it yourself, please let me know. [email protected] Would love to hear their story. JTH
A Sportswriter’s Companion: Annie the Wonder Dog
October 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent is an institution of South Australian sport. Recently he lost his faithful companion.
When Travis saved the world
September 8, 2018 by 17 Comments
John Harms has always loved Travis Varcoe. This piece was published in 2011.
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: With Garry Wilson (August 3)
July 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
Champion Fitzroy rover Garry Wilson joins us for lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms on Aug 3. All welcome.
The Reclink Community Cup: Melbourne (June 24) and beyond
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Did anyone make it to the Reclink Community Cup in Melbourne this year? We’d love to hear of your experience – even in a comment at the end of this post. And dates for other Community Cup events around Australia are included in this post.
Revisiting a cricket rant from Feb, 2011 – has anything changed?
June 24, 2018 by 43 Comments
This piece, about the state of cricket and the approach of Cricket Australia, which critiques the hyper-commercialisation of the game, was published in February, 2011.
It’s interesting to read now, given the escalation of T20 cricket, and also what has transpired in recent months, and the public’s response. It would be interesting to read John Harms’s view of cricket now, and also of the AFL (given his concluding comments way back then).
Almanac Cricket – ODI: England v Australia at Trent Bridge
June 20, 2018 by 6 Comments
If you like crazy numbers it’s worth checking out this scorecard from last night’s ODI between England and Australia. [I didn’t even know it was on – JTH]
Where to, Geelong? Other thoughts?
June 4, 2018 by 20 Comments
John Harms is keeping an eye on the footy (of course) but is having trouble making sense of the season. Thoughts?
Remembering J. Neville Turner
May 6, 2018 by 6 Comments
John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
Round 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: Ambitious
March 29, 2018 by 11 Comments
John Harms tells the story of a social afternoon which featured a footy match at the MCG between Geelong and Melbourne.
Commonwealth Games 2018 – Netball: Catching up with Lisa Alexander
March 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
Lisa Alexander is coach of the Diamonds. Martin Flanagan penned this profile piece (first published in The Age).
Almanac Rugby League – Roy Masters and a coach’s attire
March 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
Roy Masters in 1980 – with his boys at Wests. [Classic – thanks to Tim Berry]
Danga’s got the gout: welcoming new sponsor Kate Burke and Think Agri
March 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Kate Burke loves all the good stuff. She is also a highly-credentialed and respected farming consultant.
South Africa v Australia – First Test, Durban: Thoughts and comments?
March 4, 2018 by 31 Comments
The First Test between South Africa and Australia started last night at Kingsmead, Durban. John Harms has a few thoughts. Check out the comments thread.
A response to Earl O’Neill’s fashion tips (from Tom Junod)
February 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill recently offered some fashion advice to Almanac readers – well, blokes really. He paid little attention to skivvies. This piece by Tom Junod, published in GQ, offers some counterbalance. [I am eternally grateful to Jimmy ‘Two Bob’ Weston for a number of things – and this is one of them. JTH]
An Olympic Park Memory
February 19, 2018 by 5 Comments
John Harms remembers Little Athletics and Olympic Park in Melbourne.
Tassie footy in the context of community, people, life
February 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
This beautiful song and clip from David Bridie, set in Tasmania, is a reminder of footy and community. It’s timely.
AFLW: Tipping comp (the season starts this Friday Feb 2)
February 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
AFLW 2018 starts this Friday. Join our AFLW footy tipping comp.
Introducing Kasey Symons
January 17, 2018 by 16 Comments
Meet Kasey Symons, our new women’s footy editor who has just joined the Almanac team.
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