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Mrs Fitzsimons and the Whitefriars’ scribes
December 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
John Harms visited Whitefriars and found some willing young story-tellers.
The All Blacks pay tribute to Jonah Lomu
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
At Jonah Lomu’s funeral, the All Blacks gathered. They paid their respect.
Adelaide Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 26 Nov.
November 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 is on 26 Nov. The launch starts at 8.30pm. But there is a cricket game first from 5-8pm. It’s all explained here.
Melbourne Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 19 Nov.
November 17, 2015 by 13 Comments
The Melbourne launch is on. Details here. All welcome. See you there. Spread the word.
ABC Cricket Podcast: The Final Word
November 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
I really enjoyed sharing the mic with Cate McGregor, Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, chatting about the Gabba Test just gone, and the Gabba generally. [A nice way to lead into Perth this arvo – Ed]
The Merri Marathon
October 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Merri Marathon is one of the highlights of the school year. John Harms reports.
Almanac Horseracing – W.S. Cox Plate: Remembering the day punters finally nailed The Beaver
October 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
The day we beat The Beaver and a sympahetic Maso was paid with a signed IOU.
Magnet (Galleries) – a community which welcomes you
October 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Magnet (Galleries) is a collective of photographers (and other artists) not unlike the Almanac. Check them out here. Michael Silver and Col Abbott will make you welcome.
Footy history: Hawthorn (and Footscray) – Bobbin’ up and down like this
October 12, 2015 by 8 Comments
John Harms stumbled across the old Hawthorn song (which will be of interest to Scrays fans as well).
Dinner (Oct 14) with Gideon Haigh – all welcome
October 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
An evening of conversation with Gideon Haigh. Hear how he selects his T-shirts for TV appearances, how he finally won a grand final at he Yarras, and what Certain Admissions is all about. All welcome on Oct 14. [Looking forward to the chat Gideon – JTH]
Grand Final Entertainment
October 11, 2015 by 46 Comments
John Harms elaborates on his suggestion (on ABCTV’s Offsiders) to include Paul Kelly and Mick Thomas in the Grand Final pre-match – every year. [Who else would you include? Ed]
It’s Steve Baker’s last day as web-editor
October 8, 2015 by 31 Comments
Sorry to say folks, but Stone Cold Steve Baker is leaving the Almanac web-editor’s role – he needs to spend more time with his Bakewood family.
Terrible news
October 8, 2015 by 9 Comments
We are thinking of Josh and Terry Barnstable on this saddest of days.
AFL Grand Final weather
September 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
Our official Almanac meteorologist, BD, has the forecast for the Grand Final next Saturday.
Stevie J: Observing the response
September 24, 2015 by 22 Comments
John Harms has noticed there’s a pattern in how people have responded to Geelong’s sacking of Stevie J. Here are his observations.
Would you like to paint the cover of The Footy Almanac 2015?
September 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Artists are invited to submit a work which may well become the cover of The Footy Almanac 2015. Here’s how to get involved.
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