Young Daniel Saunders is going to write for the Almanac. He has a strong sports writing heritage. [Welcome Daniel – JTH]
Marngrook and its place in Australian Football: historian Jenny Hocking presents new evidence
April 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Professor Jenny Hocking has found some transcripts which will cause much discussion in relation to marngrook and its place in the evolution of Australian Football.
Almanac Soccer: The A-League and the place of meaning in sport
April 4, 2017 by 13 Comments
In the lead up to Friday’s Roy Hay lunch, we reprise John Harms’s piece which was first published last October:
The A-League clubs generate heartfelt support from loyal supporters. But, given the growth agenda of Australian soccer, will the broader community find the A-League meaningful enough to get involved? John Harms considers the state of play.
Round 1 (2012) – Fremantle v Geelong: The greatest of all pests
March 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Head back to Round 1 at Subiaco in 2012. JTH and P. Flynn were in the crowd. It was a memorable opening match.
AFLW Grand Final: Reading the change of venue
March 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Kate O’Halloran has a piece in The Guardian today.
Odd Friday Lunch: Ken Sheldon at the North Fitzroy Arms
March 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The highly entertaining Ken Sheldon is the Odd Friday Lunch guest on March 17. Bookings essential. Read more.
Almanac Sponsors: Welcome to Voila Hair & Beauty
March 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
We welcome Carole Jordan and Voila Hair & Beauty as a sponsor of our women’s footy coverage.
Almanac Boxing (and Gangster Life): The story of Ted Whiting
March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Who was Ted Whiting? And why would John Harms run into his rich story? Read historian Michael Shelford’s piece about Ted Whiting (originally published in The Guardian in 2013).
Almanac Sponsors: We welcome Ethical Investment Services
March 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
The Almanac is pleased to announce that Michelle Brisbane and Ethical Investment Services are sponsoring our women’s footy coverage. Please take a moment to learn more. [Soul Blues fans may recognise Michelle from the haunts of Fitzroy and Northcote venues – Ed]
Calling MCC members who went to the T20 on Friday night
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If you went to the T20 on Friday night and would like to write a short piece for the MCC Members Blog – Balcony Banter – please drop me a line.
Almanac Junior Footy: Looking for three footballers to play with Fitzroy Under 10-S
February 16, 2017 by 5 Comments
Fitzroy Under 9-S (about to become Under 10-S we hope) is one of the great footy teams on the planet. However, to guarantee we remain together, we need three more players. John Harms is helping with the recruiting.
Almanac Cricket: Out-of-the-blue national selections
February 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Recently Siddhartha Vaidyanathan from Cricinfo asked if I would contribute to a piece on out-of-the-blue national selections. I chose Peter ‘Who’ Taylor.
Almanac Footy History: Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin
January 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Who was Albert (Pompey) Austin and why is his story so significant? Historian Roy Hay tells the intriguing tale of this nineteenth century sportsman and entertainer, possibly the only Indigenous man to play top level football during that period . [You may be able to help with information and further research – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: Mister Football reviews The Doggies Almanac at The Roar
January 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Well, we’d have to be happy with this review. Thanks Mister Football.
Almanac Summer: Bombs!
January 11, 2017 by 10 Comments
Ker-splonk!
Send us your summer photo and we’ll post it.
Almanac Summer – Footy History: A Bear is Born
January 10, 2017 by 14 Comments
The Brisbane Bears were constructed in the mid-1980s. Their first season was 1987.
Those Carrara days were classic.
Sit back and enjoy the memories.
Harvesting The Doggies Almanac
December 21, 2016 by 3 Comments
The Doggies Almanac is a book so pure, so organic, so natural, we didn’t publish it, we harvested it.
North Fitzroy Arms: Odd Friday (Christmas) Lunch (Dec 23)
December 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join Perc for lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday (Dec 23).
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