Almanackers will feature prominently at this Sunday’s performance of Stereo Stories Live at the Newport Bowls Club. Rick Kane is making his Stereo Stories debut and Vin Maskell is MCing.
FIDA Grand Final finishes in a flourish
September 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The finish of Sunday’s Division 1 FIDA Grand Final between Williamstown and Kananook was a heart-stopping corker. Vin Maskell survived to tell the tale.
FIDA Seagulls take minor flag
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The FIDA finals kick-off on Sunday 24 August: Division 1 in Wyndham, Division 2 in Alphinton, Division 3 in Springvale. Pop along if you wish.
FIDA Bulls charge into flag contention
July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The business end of the FIDA season is fast approaching and the Bulls are charging.
Tour de Moggs
July 16, 2014 by 3 Comments
When the Tour de France rolls around Vin Maskell hops on his Dad’s bikes and pedals down memory lane.
FIDA Seagulls win for Daniel
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Williamstown beat North Ballarat in a match which was dedicated to the memory of Daniel Oakley who died unexpectedly on Sunday July 6.
Almanackers at Newport Folk Festival
July 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nick Gadd and Vin Maskell will be part of the Stereo Stories Live session at the Newport Folk Festival this Sunday afternoon. (That’s Newport, Melbourne, not Newport, United States!)
Almanac Kick-to-Kick: Wednesday 2 July
July 1, 2014 by 5 Comments
There’s an Almanac Kick to Kick session on Wednesday 2 July at 2pm. Brunswick St Oval. Phil Dimitriadis and Vin Maskell look forward to seeing you there. BYO boots, shorts, footy jumpers (woollen preferably), sliced oranges and bravado. Skills optional.
Big win for Vic Country
June 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Victorian Country team won the National Inclusion Carnival in emphatic style when it defeated Vic Metro by 50 points at Ransford Oval Parkville on Sunday 22 June.
Carnival highlights inclusiveness
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
All roads (and public transport) lead to Preston City Oval this Thursday afternoon for the start of the the 2014 National Inclusion Carnival.
Vale Dan Knott, one of a rare breed
June 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ouyen resident Dan Knott, who died this week aged 95, and Collingwood champion Alby Pannam were members of a very exclusive club.
A brother’s jumper
June 10, 2014 by 11 Comments
Vin Maskell clings to the memory of a football jumper he will never see or touch again.
Another heart-stopper for FIDA Tigers
June 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Is a draw a dream that don’t come true, or is it something worse? The FIDA Tigers take on the Kananook Bulls.
Almanackers at the Willy Lit Fest
May 30, 2014 by 10 Comments
The Williamstown Literary Festival is on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June. Several Almanackers will be panelists. Gideon Haigh will be there. Don’t miss it.
FIDA Tigers pip Seagulls in reserves thriller
May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There were three FIDA games at the Fearon Reserve in Williamstown on Sunday 25 May and the reserves game was a beauty.
My favourite footy jumper
May 26, 2014 by 18 Comments
Vin Maskell on his favourite footy jumper, which is West Geelong (not Geelong West) from 60 years ago. It belonged to a green-grocer called Bill.
Bring Your Best Footy
May 22, 2014 by 3 Comments
Vin Maskell ponders the many meanings of this oft used phrase.
South FIDA take the points in Under 21 game
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell keeps us up to date with the happenings in footy for the disabled.
Young FIDA stars set to shine
May 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A 14-year old ruck man will be playing this Sunday in FIDA’s annual North v South match.
FIDA victories for Wyndham and Willi
May 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell gives the weekend’s results in the Football Integration Development Association.
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