The Almanac has a paid part-time internship now available for an emerging all-rounder keen to embark on a career in writing, editing and publishing.
Almanac Internship: A paid, part-time position is now available.
February 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Almanac is looking for an occasional editor
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
If you’d like to join the Almanac’s editing team, now’s the time to let us know.
Almanac Five Day
September 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Happy Almanac Five Day (for today, September 5). It may not seem like much but it would help enormously if you made a $5 contribution towards ensuring the Almanac is sustained.
The Thoughts of ‘Rulebook’ – Umpiring woes everywhere
July 3, 2020 by 28 Comments
Experienced man-in-the-middle Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood vents some of his frustrations with the way the modern game is umpired. He’d like to see the whistleblowers take a stand on a few subjects. (A long-awaited rant, Rulebook! – Ed.)
Setting up your Almanac season: Footy Tipping, Tip the Top 8 and Membership
March 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
We could be spending a fair bit of time indoors in the coming weeks. Time to set up your 2020 season. [includes an interesting initiative – Ed]
A sustainable Almanac? $5 on the 5th of every month
February 5, 2020 by 25 Comments
It’s a while since this letter from Dips O’Donnell was first posted. Worth reading the comments which have been added since:
Dips O’Donnell is the Almanac’s accountant. This letter explains his way of keeping the Almanac going.
His approach is in keeping with his unheralded genius. He’s inviting readers to make a regular contribution on one day each month. He suggests $5 on the 5th or $6 on the 6th or, in general terms, $x on the xth for all x <=28. (Memberships and one-off contributions are also welcome).
What you won’t read in the BAO training manual
June 20, 2019 by 4 Comments
What does it mean to be ‘safe’ at the footy? Stainless wanders through his personal history as a spectator to ponder ‘what now constitutes acceptable fan behaviour’ and the place of the BAO. Interesting thoughts here about ‘quality control v individual responsibility’.
Feeding Christian to the lions
March 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes returns with a theologically-charged suggestion to the AFL’s Michael Christian on how to handle the latest incarnation of the ‘Go the Knuckle’ approach. Several Round 1 incidents may well demonstrate his point.
‘Football rotting at the roots in Fish Creek’ – Martin Flanagan
December 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Martin Flanagan has a habit of striking at the very heart of the issue. Here he nails it once again in this recent opinion piece in ‘The Age’ as a local footy team battles to survive.
How to make a financial contribution to the Almanac.
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a reader who loves the Almanac, and you want to ensure it keeps going, here’s three ways you can help. One suggestion is to donate $5 on the 5th of the month. And today is July 5.
The state of the game
June 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
Rule changes are supposed to improve the game but all too often they seem to take it backwards. Here’s a suggestion to bring life back into matches that look set to fizzle out. Other sports use it – why not footy?
Almanac (Vocational) Life: A terrific opportunity at Malarkey
November 16, 2017 by 4 Comments
It’s a bit different at the Almanac. But that may just be its appeal. This role will be extremely rewarding for the person who has a complementary outlook and approach.
The Almanackers list is up and running again
March 10, 2017 by 3 Comments
You will be happy to know that you can find a catalogue of each and every Almanacker’s stories by an author search. See how and good luck doing any work today!
Become an Almanac member in 2017
January 27, 2017 by 28 Comments
Help keep the Almanac going by becoming a member.
The Jack Dyer Good Ordinary Membership
The K.D. Walters Gadabouts’ Membership
The John Wren Business Membership
We’re 35 years into a 5 year plan!
September 7, 2016 by 10 Comments
Stainless wears his Richmond heart on his sleeve as he bemoans the “limp-lettuce effort” of the Focus on Football group to take over the Richmond board.
Almanac Social Research: We want to know which clubs have taken you into their fold
June 3, 2016 by 10 Comments
Help the Almanac by answering a few simple questions about membership of sporting organisations.
Almanac Maths and Tip the Top 8: What is this about?
March 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
Tip the Top 8 and how it works.
Join the Almanac AFL Footy Tipping competitions – options galore
March 24, 2016 by 2 Comments
Tipsters. Sign up now. A few excellent options. [Includes ordinary tipping comp, Top 8, Gigs Ladder Ladder, I Tipped This]
Kids are free – if a parent signs up too.
Should Governments fund AFL and NRL high performance centres?
Thinking Sport asks the question as to what extent, if any, governments should be funding major sporting facilities for elite, high performance sports. [Timely comments considering the upcoming election. Ed]