Darts is going to take over the world. It makes T20 look like a bridge school. If you have access to Foxtel now, check out the final of the world championships between Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor and young Dutch gun, Michael van Gerwen. Already there have been a number of brilliant finishes. MVG has just [Read more]
Is it possible that the sporting highlight of 2013 will occur on the first day of the year (English time) which is right now
January 2, 2013 by 11 Comments
Happy New Year
January 1, 2013 by 2 Comments
Just a short note to wish everyone the very best for 2013 (and to let you know that in the few hours since midnight, despite extensive searching, I have been unable to find a single reason why Geelong won’t win the 2013 flag). I trust the Christmas-New Year week has been an enjoyable one for [Read more]
Cricket preview: Hobart and a little BBL
December 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
A few thoughts on the Test match and the BBL.
The Big Bash: Just a slight change in the direction of the summer
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
John Harms looks at how the BBL is very AFL and 21st century.
Third Test – Preview: Too tough to pick
November 30, 2012 by 10 Comments
Some thoughts on Perth. Watto’s back so the Most Run Outs: Australia market is looking very attractive.
Second Test: preview
November 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
John Harms thinks Australia cannot win this Test match.
First Test – Day 1: South Africa takes the advantage
November 13, 2012 by 8 Comments
John Harms looks at the first day from the Gabba, and calls for the Australians to find their inner-Hoggy.
“It’s like the extremeties of the Bell curve of emotion have been lopped off – a little more each season in the interest of process and control. I want madmen playing this game. Crazies like Rodney Hogg and D.K. Lillee.”
Observation: life in Australia
November 8, 2012 by 7 Comments
This is an email from a Brisbane mate of mine who is in his 60s. No names are necessary. I think it says something about life, life in Australia, and sport.
Mug Punter: Austy Coffey heads to town
November 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Mug will be barracking for the story – as per usual. And he will be re-investing his Ocean Park $$$. Please add any racing comments to Crio’s preview. And don’t forget the Punting Comp below.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Lunch 2012
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
G’day Folks Sat with Craig Down on Saturday in suburban Melbourne and watched Ocean Park fill the coffers. Hopefully Derby Day will top things up and we’ll be ready for a big lunch on Monday. The Almanac Cup Eve Lunch is on again All Nations Hotel, Richmond 12.30 for 1pm $40 Andy Gemmell (Blind Andy [Read more]
Greeting: a short note to Josh Barnstable in this time of sadness
October 27, 2012 by 13 Comments
Josh Barnstable is a great friend of The Footy Almanac. He has been with us from very early on and has been a wonderful contributor as a writer and a commenter. We have watched him develop as a young man and as a writer, and we have always warmed to his enthusiasm, and enjoyed his [Read more]
The Mug Punter: Hard to line up
October 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
John Harms finds this a particularly difficult W S Cox Plate and spots one coming to Melbourne from the bush. (Please add any comments on racing to Crio’s preview piece)
The possible Almanac Team of 2012 (debate welcome)
October 25, 2012 by 38 Comments
A team has been picked on the basis of the nominations received. No doubt there are serious omissions. Happy to have the side straightened out.
Photographs: classic local footy photos
October 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac will be bringing out a local footy book soon. We are looking to publish classic images of country, ammos and suburban footy. If you have any ripper photos which you would like to see published in this book please contact [email protected] We are especially looking for shots that capture players in context [Read more]
The Mug Punter: Big upset looms in brilliant Caulfield Cup
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Mug returns with his value quinella in the Caulfield Cup. Please continue the racing conversation where it is currently happening: at Crio’s preview.
G’day Marcellin
October 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Looking forward to publishing some yarns from the Year 10s.
Guineas Day: Boom Boom
October 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Harms returns to the races, after a long winter of footy. Read more. [This piece was published earlier in the week – ignore the Cabernet reference!] Please add your racing thoughts to the excellent conversation following Crio’s preview.
The Footy Almanac (book): an urgent message to contributors
October 12, 2012 by 5 Comments
Book contributors – please read this post.
St Andrews
October 7, 2012 by 5 Comments
This is not really a post. I just felt an overwhelming need to tell the world that I love watching golf played at St Andrews.
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