Damian Balassone has a new book out titled ‘Here, Bear and Everywhere’ featuring a ‘beary fun-filled romp through rhyme’ that early readers will love.
Almanac Writing: 500 pieces for the Footy Almanac
September 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
Matt Zurbo (Old Dog) is a much loved member of the Footy Almanac community. His stories about sport – mainly footy, music, and life in general acknowledge his passion and substance for the written word, incorporating first hand experiences over many years. Matt reflects on his writing life, including a contribution of over 500 stories to the Footy Almanac. [Well done Matt, a fantastic effort! – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Our new ACS writer remembers his first summer of cricket
February 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes is our new Australian Cricket Society Scholar. His articles will appear in various ACS publications and here at www.footyalmanac.com.au In his debut piece he remembers the first summer he really got interested in cricket. [Welcome Lorenzo – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
August 20, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac is happy to promote Almanacker Andy Thurlow’s new novel ‘Painting Martha’. Read a review by Ian Hauser and see an invitation to the launch in Tanunda on September 22.
A (ginger) beer with…’Swish’ Schwerdt
May 31, 2024 by 18 Comments
In the latest episode of his regular ‘A Beer With’ series, over a ginger beer Barry Nicholls enjoys a fascinating discussion with Almanacker and SANFL aficionado Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt.
Almanac (Pub) Life: The Last Chance to Save The Tote
March 26, 2024 by 8 Comments
Grace Mackenzie is the Footy Almanac’s Kevin Densley scholar and continues with her series related to Aussie pubs. This time it’s that great music pub in Collingwood – The Tote.
Meeting The Sportswriter author, Richard Ford
March 7, 2024 by 19 Comments
Mickey Randall recounts his “McCartney moment”, meeting his literary hero Richard Ford at the Adelaide Writers’ Week
A beer with…Matt Zurbo
March 6, 2024 by 9 Comments
Every now and then, Barry Nicholls will have a beer with one our writers and bring us their responses to a series of questions. The first one is with Old Dog.
Almanac (Pro) Writers: Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson on Substack
January 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson both have Substack accounts featuring their writing for the enjoyment of their readers. Worth a look. [Always good to support freelance writers – Ed]
Almanac Literary: A letter to my agent
October 10, 2023 by 7 Comments
Tommy Mallet is an author who ‘headed east to go north, just for now, and never righted’ as he mulls on the plight of the writer in a letter to his agent.
Almanac Life: The Power of Letter Writing
May 9, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson examines the power of letter writing and the important role it has played in his family’s life.
Cheer, Cheer Jan Courtin
August 21, 2022 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin’s memorial was held in South Melbourne last Tuesday. Keiran Croker spoke on behalf of The Footy Almanac’
Vale Jan Courtin, great friend of The Footy Almanac community
August 10, 2022 by 19 Comments
It is with deep sadness that we bring you the shocking news that Jan Courtin died following an accident last week. This is John Harms’s tribute.
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