Phil Dimitriadis analyses the Stevens-Carey issue by looking at the way it was represented in the media and the way it was considered and understood by the public. [This piece was first published in 2012 but has become popular over the last few days in the light of the forthcoming Open Mike with Anthony Stevens.]
Book Review: Joffa: Isn’t That Life?
August 19, 2015 by 10 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis reflects on the trauma, passion and generosity of Jeff ‘Joffa’ Corfe.
August 1985: Three footy heads walk into a disco
August 13, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is reminded of his first experience at a disco when his daughter and her friends take a ‘Fancy’ to some of the music from 1985.
Flogs, Wogs and Blogs
August 5, 2015 by 19 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is miffed by some of the language used by ‘Middle Australia’ in the recent race debates. When did ‘Flog’ become part of the vernacular and why?
Round 18 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Mothballs for Collingwood
August 3, 2015 by 21 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis ponders the Magpies’ steep decline in the latter part of 2015.
Mick Malthouse: A Good Ordinary Coach
May 26, 2015 by 24 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis ponders on the legacy of a great self-believer. It ain’t pretty. (Phil’s assessment of a month ago looks prescient in the light of Mick’s Carlton demise – Ed.)
BRAINBUSTER !!!
March 3, 2015 by 27 Comments
Who was your favourite professional wrestler and what were some of the more memorable holds? Wrestling is a language, can’t you read?
1983: Fitzroy a Threat for the Flag!
February 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis shows his Fitzroy badge of honour in a victory for the ages.
The Hammer
February 9, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis introduces you to Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis, a Fitzroy fan with vivid memories.
Farting Through a Silk Kaftan
January 27, 2015 by 27 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis tries to interpret the signs that made Australia Day 2015 more significant than usual.
Damir Dokic: Food Critic? 20 Tennis questions that baffle Lord Bogan
January 22, 2015 by 19 Comments
The easy melancholy that comes with watching the Australian Open raises a number of baffling questions for Lord Bogan aka Phil Dimitriadis.
Vic Park 1979: An Initiation of Filth and Fury.
June 23, 2014 by 38 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis remembers some of his early ‘role models’ from a time when going to the footy was an earthy and parochial ritual. (STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING – Ed).
Sam Stosur: Is she not pretty enough?
October 22, 2013 by 27 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is perplexed. Why doesn’t Sam Stosur get the recognition she deserves?
AFL Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: For the love of ‘Billy’.
August 12, 2013 by 8 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis may be watching his future son-in-law starring for the Pies.
Mel Triulcio: A passion for softball and community
June 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Phil Dimitriadis interviews the president of the West Coburg Redbacks Softball club.
US podcast shines spotlight on The Footy Almanac
June 18, 2013 by 3 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis and Hannah Kuhar featured recently on the US podcast, New Books in Sports, as part of the popular program’s summer series. The pair gave a US audience an insight into the evolving Junior Almanac and its importance as an outlet for budding writers.
Almanac Kick-to-Kick this Friday and Sunday
June 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Almanac-approved Kick-to-Kick sessions will be held at Brunswick St Oval, Fitzroy, this Friday at 4.30pm and Fearon Reserve, Williamstown, this Sunday at 9.30am. All welcome.
AFL Round 7 – Fremantle v Collingwood: FIGJAM Footy
May 13, 2013 by 29 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis faces some uncomfortable truths about the Pies in 2013.
Student/Junior Almanac: Encouraging our rising reporters
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Phil Dimitriadis is calling on young writers to share their stories about the sports they love to play and watch in 2013.
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