Glen’s been thinking about a team of cricket naturals, reflecting the myriad examples of nature on our planet. What do you think of the team he has come up?
Sport as Entertainment – 4. Changing Lifestyles and Declining Participation
October 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
A major trend in the developed world of changing lifestyles and declining participation shows we’re doing less and less physical activity. Stainless continues his series on the topic of sport as entertainment with another thought provoking article.
A walk through History on the Collingwood Footy Tour
October 22, 2018 by 19 Comments
The fates finally coalesced for Luke Reynolds as he and his family spent an engrossing couple of hours walking the Collingwood Footy Tour, seven months after a gifted opportunity and 176 years in the making.
What’s in the WAFL 2018 by Les Everett
October 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Les Everett looks at some of the possible AFL Draft picks from this year’s WAFL.
Almanac Cricket: an Enigmatic Eleven – a team of puzzles trying to find a common solution
October 18, 2018 by 12 Comments
A long rain break at the Gabba yesterday gave father and son time to pick an Australian team of enigmas. There were many names from which to choose.
Almanac Art and Footy History: Richmond v Footscray, Punt Road, 1904
October 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
DJ Williams has painted a scene from the Richmond v Footscray clash at Punt Road in 1904. The piece is augmented with his words about the early rivalry of Richmond and Footscray and also gives an account of a very exciting match.
Almanac Review: Time and Space, and Footballistics
October 18, 2018 by 6 Comments
Ken Haley has read these two books very closely as this very entertaining and instructive review suggests.
Almanac Footy History: The Zedders, ES&A and the emergence of Albert Park FC
October 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
Grade 11 student Anna Pavlou follows on from her first piece about workplace footy in Melbourne with a look at a team which emerged from the footy teams of two banks, the ANZ Zedders and ES&A which these days has become Albert Park FC. Anna was encouraged to undertake this primary and secondary research and complete this substantial history by Almanac supporter Peter Stirk.
New Triathlon Code – Kick, Run and Cycle
October 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
Our Kyoto correspondent Yoshi has been trying out alternatives to the usual triathlon configuration. Like a true Almanacker, his footy, and a copy of The Women’s Footy Almanac, never left his side.
“Veteran’s moment in the sun” by KB Hill
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill has a story to tell about Noel ‘Bully’ Wise, noted as a tough, determined player in the Ovens and King league, recently awarded life membership at Wangaratta.
ANFC Carnival: Adelaide 1969
October 16, 2018 by 25 Comments
Swish Schwerdt looks at the 1969 Australian National Football Council Championship in Adelaide through the medium of a program. You’ll see. [Great piece – JTH]
AFL Trades: What’s happened so far
October 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
Here’s the list of AFL trades to October 15.
Par (in AFL Footy)
October 15, 2018 by 11 Comments
West Coast Dave used an interesting expression in one of his pieces for The Eagles Almanac. He suggested one of the teams was ‘about par’. See what he means here.
Almanac (Cricket) Teams: My Least Favourite Australian Cricket Side
October 15, 2018 by 10 Comments
Phil Hill has picked a side of cricketers who have made him yell at the TV over the years.
Almanac Teams: A Team of What The’s – Le La De Da
October 14, 2018 by 28 Comments
Inspired by a suggestion from Mathilde de Hauteclocque, Phil Dimitriadis picks a team of la le de – you’ll get the picture. Translations and other nominations welcome.
Almanac Football- Journey to the big dance
October 12, 2018 by 3 Comments
Read Bruce Walker’s amazing journey following Aussie Rules; from WA to Nauru, Laos, Vietnam and more, a passionate journey quite different to one normally followed.
Gary ‘Alby’ Menzel: The Social Butterfly
October 10, 2018 by 39 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood is back with his latest Norwood FC player profile piece, this time he pays tribute to footballer, club man and social butterfly Gary ‘Alby’ Menzel.
Almanac Art: Introducing Darren ‘DJ’ Williams
October 10, 2018 by 6 Comments
These days DJ Williams has taken the leap of faith to try his hand at being a full time artist and writer. He has a special interest in footy history. Here’s some of his recent work.
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