John Harms looks at the past few weeks of media coverage of footy and concludes that often the most important stories disappear too quickly. In this reflection on MND he considers the longer term impact of Neale Daniher and the Queen’s Birthday weekend.
And where would you expect to find a sponsor of Fitzroy JFC?
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It seems the Fitzroy JFC has sponsors located in far-off places.
The Geelong flame re-lit at the Almanac: a survey of the Cats’ past six weeks.
June 24, 2016 by 14 Comments
John Harms has had life balance issues for a while. He has not paid enough attention to writing about the Geelong Football Club – and his life is poorer for it. Finally, he sits up all night to reflect on the last six weeks of a season with a lot of promise.
The young Roys meet Jacko’s real people
June 17, 2016 by 13 Comments
The Fitzroy Under 9-S travelled to Heidelberg and learnt what real life is actually like.
From the Members: Announcing the MCC’s initiative for writers
June 15, 2016 by 7 Comments
So what is From the Members? And how is the Almanac involved?
Fitzroy Rotary Tip One Competition Update
June 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Not one participant dropped out last week. Here’s where the Fitzroy Rotary comp is up to.
Where were you for the Thrilla in Manila, October 1, 1975?
June 6, 2016 by 14 Comments
We would love to hear your memories of this fight, this day (where were you and what were you doing?) and of Muhammad Ali and his time.
A Fitzroy Life
June 3, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Harms loves living in The People’s Republic. Here he describes a thoroughly Fitzroy weekend which featured Geoff Blainey, a win to the Roys and a lightning carnival for the juniors.
Almanac Social Research: We want to know which clubs have taken you into their fold
June 3, 2016 by 10 Comments
Help the Almanac by answering a few simple questions about membership of sporting organisations.
Almanac Rugby League – A bit of Origin history to fire you up
June 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
You might remember some of these moments. Apart from the action, listen to the great commentaries – and the backbeat of the crowd. Memories!
Is the North Fitzroy Arms the centre of the Universe? Three events this week
June 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
The North Fitzroy Arms is a ripper winter pub, with the fireplaces making it very homely. There’s three events on this week.
Almanac Lunch: A Conversation with Geoff Blainey (May 27)
May 25, 2016 by 4 Comments
I look forward to a Conversation with Geoff Blainey at the North Fitzroy Arms on Friday May 27. Lunch will be served at 1pm. All welcome.
We’ll be talking about more than the Geelong Football Club.
Round 9 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Top Billing?
May 25, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Harms considers the unlikelihood, just a couple of years ago, of GWS and the Dogs playing a feature match (which many of us were looking forward to). Here he considers why the Giants can be likable and the (mis)place of Stevie J in the footy cosmos. [Get over it – Ed]
Almanac Music: Desiring and Joy in Lygon Street
May 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
A classic Melbourne moment came from nowhere.
Lethal Leigh’s reform: How twelve ancient Uni of Hobart footballers have influenced the direction of the AFL
May 10, 2016 by 7 Comments
A resolution from a North Fitzroy Arms lunch may have altered the direction of Australian football. [Never under-estimate the touring Tasmanians – JTH]
Round 7 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Decoding Damien
May 7, 2016 by 23 Comments
John Harms is tryng to make sense of something he heard in Damien Hardwick’s press conference last night.
Junior footy: The view from The Red Symons Wing
May 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
The Fitzroy Under 9-S team took on St Mary’s Greensborough at Alfred Crescent. John Harms watched from the Red Symons Wing while coach Yabby was in the think of things.
May 2 Anniversary: The Life and Impact of Tom Wills
May 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Greg de Moore wrote a celebrated biography of the remarkable Australian character Tom Wills. Here Greg gives an overview of the life and impact of one of the most intriguing Australians.
Anzac Day at Fitzroy
April 29, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Harms spent Anzac Day at the Brunswick Street Oval. He tells a story of community and football.
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