David Parkin talks to John Harms about sport, education and his footy life.
Announcing a partnership between the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy branch of the Bendigo Bank and The Footy Almanac
April 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
We are thrilled to announce a special partnership between the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy branch of the Bendigo Bank and the Almanac. This will also involve the Fitzroy Football Club for whom the Almanac will be writing match reports. See how it all works.
Wool Team: Nominations from Western Australia
April 1, 2015 by 16 Comments
WA nominations for the greatest ever wool team so far. I think the South Australians may have more depth. Unless, of course, some more WA noms come in.
AFLPA interviews: JTH with David Parkin
March 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
THE AFLPA has invited John Harms to have yarn with a former footballer each week throughout the year. Here’s a couple of snippets from his chat with David Parkin. [Full interview will be available on Thursday – Ed]
Write for the Almanac this footy season: nominate an AFL game or two (or 25 games)
March 31, 2015 by 17 Comments
Time to nominate some preferred games. [Includes special news for GWS writers and Fitzroy writers – JTH] [With an attempt by JTH to explain the intricate system of commissioning and picking from the website – Ed!]
Australia’s Finest Lunch (Enjoy this lunch and help the Almanac)
March 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
This is one of Australia’s finest lunches. You will remember this afternoon to the end of your days.
This lunch is available to individuals or groups. It is $500 per person. More than half the fee will go to the Almanac’s crowdfunding campaign. To sign on email John Harms:
The origins of one-day cricket? (and World Cup blog)
March 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Robert Allen found this article speculating about the possibility of one day cricket in a 1938 Sporting Globe.
Chinese Goldfields football (first published in the Guardian)
March 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Patrick Skene tells the story of Chinese footy in the goldfields. [Excellent topic – Ed]
The Almanackers: N is for Nadel
March 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
N is for Nadel, radical, Almanacker and Pie man. Among others.
Opening lines of Loose Men Everywhere
March 25, 2015 by 4 Comments
People always say I have a deep prejudice against Hawthorn – even a deep hatred. That always makes me laugh. I have the deepest respect for the mighty Hawks, so much so that they are the very first club to be mentioned in Loose Men Everywhere (soon to be re-published). You can order your copy through our crowdfunding campaign.
The Almanackers: M is for Mosig
March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Our M writers are prolific. See who they are and enjoy some of their words.
Wool Team: Riverina nominations
March 23, 2015 by 5 Comments
Here’s some noms for footballers who come from a wool background in New South Wales and especially the Riverina. We haven’t got a team yet. Please add local champions as well.
The Almanackers: L is for Latham
March 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ian Latham has been writing for us for quite a few years now. A Sydney barrister, his words first started popping onto the site a few years ago, as each week he found a way of applying a Greek myth to a footy situation from the weekend’s matches. These pieces were very popular. He [Read more]
Harmes and Harms: a story of industrial relations, bacon and egg burgers and VFL premierships
March 21, 2015 by 3 Comments
John Harms remembers how an E Harmes and an E-less Harms spent the 1979 Grand Final. [Memorable – Ed]
The Almanackers: K is for Kane
March 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Here’s a look at Rick Kane and his K-colleague contributors who write for the Almanac.
The Bob Neil Almanac
March 18, 2015 by 7 Comments
We are seeking stories of Bob Neil, evidence of homage to him (via signs and other hagiographic material), photographs of Bob Neil iconography, and photos of sightings of the man himself.
We believe it is time for a Bob Neil Almanac.
The Almanackers: I is for Ivins and J is for Jeffrey
March 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tim Ivins is our London correspondent and Mick Jeffrey writes from central Queensland. Check out some of our Is and Js.
The Almanackers: H is for Holt
March 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
H is for Holt (all four of them) and for quite a few other Almanac writers. Read about the Hs and think about supporting our campaign.
The Almanackers: G is for Gedling
March 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
G is for the prolific Dennis Gedling and other enthusiasts.
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