Not quite a perfect week for the Pies, but not much to really complain about for Cam Hooke in Round 11
Mines Rovers and Me
June 5, 2018 by 17 Comments
Les Everett takes us on a trip through the history of Mines Rovers, powerhouse of the Goldfields League, as they celebrate their 120th birthday.
Originally included in Footy Town by Malarkey Publications.
Almanac Footy Teams: I’ve been everywhere
June 2, 2018 by 8 Comments
Noel McPhee continues our series of footy teams with a team based on Australian towns. Others?
The Women’s Footy Almanac Pie Night Wrap: A night I will remember forever
May 31, 2018 by 14 Comments
Kasey Symons hosted the first Women’s Footy Almanac Pie Night. This is how she saw the night.
Ten Years On: Who Would Represent Victoria and The Dream Team Today?
May 31, 2018 by 4 Comments
Ten years ago there was a special one-off match to celebrate 150 years of footy – between Victoria and The Dream team. Alex Docherty wonders what would happen if the match were played today. Who’d get selected? [Interesting idea Alex – Ed]
Wangaratta Jack by KB Hill
May 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
KB Hill on a truly great character of Wang, Jack Dick
Tonight is Pie Night! All Welcome!
May 30, 2018 by 9 Comments
Join us tomorrow night for a traditional ‘Footy Pie Night’ at the Fitzroy Bowls Club as we come together to celebrate women’s footy as well as our passion for writing on it at the Almanac. Tickets only $20 and are available on the door.
AFLX & State of Origin: a match made in footy heaven
May 29, 2018 by 4 Comments
In his desire to bring back the State of Origin Aussie rules clashes of old, Sam Harvey thinks he’s got the right idea to do it and alleviate all the concerns over why it’s considered too risky to continue to play.
Almanac Teams – Exceptional Elevens
May 29, 2018 by 14 Comments
He’s back! After a tsunami of Almanac Teams concepts, Phil Dimitriadis has continued on his numbers theme – this time going up to eleven.
Round 10 – Brisbane v Sydney: A gutsy win – Go Bloods!
May 28, 2018 by 12 Comments
A trip to a former hometown for Jan Courtin had her travel-happy Swans leave with four points in the bank
Almanac Teams (and Music): Let There Be Rock!
May 28, 2018 by 40 Comments
The Almanac novelty teams rock on, as Glen! selects a team of rock ‘n’ rollers.
SANFL Round 8 – Norwood v Central Districts: Glenn & the Redlegs Destroy the Dogs
May 27, 2018 by 20 Comments
Very happy Norwood supporter Malcolm Ashwood reports on the Redlegs big win at The Parade on Friday night, with Josh Glenn putting on a goal kicking masterclass against his former team.
A week’s a long time in footy, for Bomber supporters especially!
May 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
For the Bombers, a week has been a long time in footy ponders Col from Coober Pedy.
Almanac People – Greg Turbill: Turbs aka Tubby aka Mr Courageous
May 24, 2018 by 49 Comments
Following on from Norwood’s fabulous Hall of Fame dinner, Rulebook reflects on the career of a a truly gutsy player
State of the game – The 2018 Redtails Cup
Earl O’Neill’s tongue-in-cheek suggestion to reduce pressure and congestion – inspired in part by the Redtails’ performance in Alice Springs