Almanac Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy

November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments

Recently released, the documentary film ‘Like My Brother’ looks at a group of Tiwi women who set out to forge their own paths in footy via the VFLW over a period of six years – Ian Wilson shares his review.

Almanac Book Review – ‘The Boy from Birdum’: Bill Dempsey’s magnificent story of humility

March 31, 2022 by 3 Comments

He may not be well known outside Western Australia or the Northern Territory but Bill Dempsey was a prominent Indigenous footballer in the 1960s and a strong contributor to Indigenous affairs after he retired from the game. Dennis Gedling reviews Dempsey’s story, ‘The Boy from Birdum’.

Round 13 – Essendon v Richmond: Dreamtime Made In Darwin

August 22, 2020 by 2 Comments

K N Dole has followed his Tigers Australia wide to watch them play and would dearly love to be in Darwin this weekend for the Dreamtime match against the Bombers.

Memories of a Good Bloke, Football, Aboriginal Children and a Car!

October 3, 2019 by 3 Comments

Allan Barden reminisces about his time in Darwin, a great mate and their work with disadvantaged Aboriginal kids through footy. His car played a starring role! (A beautiful memoir – Ed.)

Almanac People: Resilient Lincoln the Inspirational Mascot

June 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Jackson Clark shares a great story about Lincoln Bruhn, the Footy Mascot who continues to give his best even after 10 brain operations.

NTFL Preliminary Final Weekend Previews

March 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment

It is the penultimate weekend of football in the NTFL for the current season. Jackson Clark shares with us a comprehensive form guide to all of the weekend’s top end footy.

Icey poles and Carlton Cold: the hospitality of a Wiligi Swan

August 17, 2014 by 5 Comments

Brian Corcoran and his family journey from leafy Buckinghamshire to remote Arnhem Land to take in the spirit of the land, and meet Reuben Cooper, a man who embodies both aboriginal royalty and footy royalty. (A wonderfully uplifting read – Ed.)

Best junior footy players on show in Darwin

August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The country’s most talented young footballers were on display with the School Sport Australia Combined Australian Football Championships at TIO Stadium in Darwin last week.