Two decades ago, this collection was on the verge of two more decades of something. Who are they now?
Almanac Book Review – The Norm Smith Medallists: The Players Who Delivered On Football’s Grandest Stage
September 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
If only a team could be made up of Norm Smith Medallists what a team it would be! Chris Michaels reviews a new book of such players.
Pub review: The Holdy, Glenelg South
September 4, 2018 by 8 Comments
As a XXXX Gold beer ambassador, the highlight for Mickey Randall was a XXXX function at the Holdfast Hotel during which he spent some time with former Australian cricket captain, Allan Border. Here is his account.
Almanac Rugby League – Bits and pieces from here and there
September 3, 2018 by 5 Comments
Our rugby league man casts his eyes around the countryside to make random observations about ‘the greatest game of all’.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Brisbane Lions (16th)
September 3, 2018 by 10 Comments
The Brisbane Lions weren’t much good two decades ago, according to the astute judges at the Football Record. We all know about the guns who kicked on from this crew, but what about the others?
Football: The space for public reason
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘Public reason, simply, is the common ground on which a positive society can be established…A space for public reason is formed when two individuals or groups with exclusive definitions of ‘truth’ can come together and legislate based on what is mutually reasonable.’ How Australian football, its flaws acknowledged, just might be able to inform our political process, a sorely flawed entity indeed. Lots of food for thought here.
Odd Friday/Almanac Lunch: Rene Kink (September 7)
September 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
Join the one and only Rene Kink, “The Incredible Hulk’, for our next Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, 7th September.
Real Recognition: AFL Players’ Association MVP
September 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou reports from the AFLPA Awards function.
Field, Ground, Oval, Stadium.
August 31, 2018 by 8 Comments
Fitzroy play Willy CYs at Bill Lawry Oval in Northcote on Saturday. It’s timely to revisit Andy Fuller’s contemplative piece on ground, ovals, history and culture amid the backdrop of a Darebin Falcons game at Bill Lawry Oval. [Fine writing – Ed]
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy: Smokie’s Second Semi-Final Preview
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
Smokie presents his preview of the VAFA Premier C 2nd Semi-Final.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy: Guru 360 Second Semi-Final Preview
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Guru presents his thoughts on the big game against Fitzroy FC in VAFA Premier C 2nd Semi-Final
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty Three
August 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
While illness and disease ravaged all around him, Earl had numerous insightful flashes to consider – finals scheduling, Franklin as All-Australian captain – but in the end he decided to present some thoughts about the teams that have played their last game for 2018.
2018 AFL Potential Premiers?
August 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Ben the Artist has developed a potential 2018 Premiership poster for each of the participating finalists.
Almanac Junior Footy – Caulfield Bears v Dingley Under 12 Girls: A premiership story
August 29, 2018 by 7 Comments
The mighty Caulfield Bears under 12 girls’ team are NOW PREMIERS! They have gone through the season undefeated. A number of the girls will be at the launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 to join in the celebrations. This is Linda O’Keefe’s report of the Grand Final.
Almanac Lunch: Matt Watson, Ray Shaw, Donald McDonald and Ayce Cordy talk about Sons of Guns (Aug 31)
August 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
Join Matt Watson, Ray Shaw and Ayce Cordy for lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms as we celebrate Matt’s new book Sons of Guns.
Ticketek Insanity!
August 28, 2018 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin is not happy! Getting AFL Finals tickets should not be as hard as it is at the moment, and something needs to be done says a frustrated Jan.
The Wrap Blast: Tickets Please
August 28, 2018 by 11 Comments
Mr Wrap slams the incompetence and self interest of the ticketing agencies and the overpaid AFL executives at Jellymont House. (Let us know your experience with buying tickets for Round 1 of the Finals – Ed)
AFL Fans Association (AFLFA): AFL finals ticketing debacle same old story for the fans
August 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
This press release from the AFL Fans’ Association, published verbatim, says AFL finals ticketing debacle is the same old story for fans.
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