What the might Maroons are fighting for – the Queensland way.
Hansard – House of Representatives: The Member for Wannon’s reference to The Footy Almanac
May 27, 2015 by 7 Comments
Yesterday, Dan Tehan, the Member for Wannon, named The Footy Almanac in Federal Parliament. We are in Hansard!
The Gas, the `62 flag and ‘Marbuck’
May 24, 2015 by 7 Comments
Many stories came out of the Mick Nolan Memorial Day clash between the Mayne Tigers and Maroochydore Roos but none bigger than the 1962 Premiership flag returning to the Tigers after a 50+ year absence.
AFLPA Legends Series: Russell Greene
May 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Recently I caught up with 300 game player (St Kilda and Hawthorn) Russell Greene to talk about footy, family, education, social inclusion, social attitudes and whatever else came up.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Geelong: Roy Blicavs and Skeeter Stanley wind back the clock
May 14, 2015 by 11 Comments
John Harms went to the footy on Friday night out of habit, wondering if the marriage was over. He left feeling a new sparkle in the relationship. Roy Blicavs and Skeeter Stanley and their link with a glorious past, and a manic first half, turned it all around.
Wool and footy in Burra: more noms for the SA team
May 13, 2015 by 21 Comments
John Harms has been to a wool sundowner at Burra in South Australia, where he met the local wool fraternity (nice hands). He gathered some new nominations for the South Australian team.
AFL Players’ Association Legends Series: Interview with Wayne Carey (Part 2)
May 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
In Part 2 of this AFL Players’ Association chat with John Harms, Wayne Carey talks about the player’s life and the player’s post-footy lot.
History: In search of Blundstone footy boots
May 11, 2015 by 10 Comments
Didn’t know Blundstones made them! Well, I’ll be blowed.
Help us do the research; let us know if you’ve ever worn a pair.
AFL Players Association Interviews: Wayne Carey (Part 1)
May 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I caught up with Wayne Carey for the AFL Players’ Association Legends Series.
In Part 1 he talks about Wagga and his days as a junior footballer in Adelaide, and then about life as a young North Melbourne skipper.
Almanac Music: Wedding Music?
May 7, 2015 by 18 Comments
John Harms responds to Clare Boyd-Macrae’s piece on Bach’s ‘Sheep May Safely Graze’. And asks: what music did you have (might you have) at your wedding. (First, second, third wedding comparisons welcome).
Vale Jenny Hawkins
April 21, 2015 by 7 Comments
We are thinking of the Hawkins family at this very sad time, following the death of Jenny last Saturday.
What Centres of List Management Excellence tell me about those who convene them, football discourse, and why I feel sympathy for Mick Malthouse: a response to The People’s Elbow.
April 21, 2015 by 10 Comments
The People’s Elbow has John Harms thinking about how football is run, and how it is reported. In considering things he can see how Mick Malthouse might become an island.
AFLPA Legends Series: JTH chats with Luke Ablett
April 18, 2015 by 5 Comments
You don’t need to sit with Luke Ablett for very long to learn that he is a man with a strong sense of identity: family, place, education, football, club. He has an intellectual curiosity, a sense of conscience and a will to social action.
See what you think of this chat (12 minutes).
Fitzroy FC Lunches for 2015
April 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Fitzroy FC lunches are excellent. Here’s their program.
Wool Team: Nominations from Victoria (includes classic Tom Hawkins farm video)
April 11, 2015 by 17 Comments
The noms for the Victorian Wool Team are out. See who they are, and add your suggestions. Now how do we pick the team?
Does inventing the game (with a little help from his friends) make you a certainty (and skipper?) – Tom Wills
Does being Secretary of the National Wool Committee who coordinated the sale of wool to England during WWII get you a guernsey?
Does being able to class 4500 ewes in a day get you in?
Does winning the first Brownlow get you in?
AFLPA: JTH chats with Brad Boyd
April 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
Fate toyed with Brad Boyd. He was blessed with tremendous footy talent, but he had major problems with chronic injuries which forced a his premature retirement. John Harms caught up with him for a chat.
Fitzroy FC: Round 1 v Old Brighton at Brunswick St this Saturday (and lunch)
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
G’day Folks This Saturday (April 11) the mighty Roys play their first game for the 2015 in the Ammos Premier B section. v Old Brighton at Brunswick Street Oval It’s always a great afternoon at the historic venue. There is a lunch from 11.30am (for midday) before the footy starts at 2pm. If you would [Read more]
Crowdfunding: some thoughts from JTH
April 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
John Harms thanks all those who made a contribution to the crowdfunding campaign. [We’re keeping it open for a few days – via email. Ed] [Why don’t you keep it going until the Demons win a game – Sir Hubert]
And the title of the Almanac E-magazine is…
April 2, 2015 by 11 Comments
The long-awaited cover of the Almanac’s e-magazine. Thanks to Litza for his design. [The People’s Elbow has many skills – JTH]
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