Get around glennontour’s ode to local footy, with inspiration from Dorothea Mackellar
Almanac Football: Yoshi implements new footy practices
May 16, 2018 by 9 Comments
International Almanacker Yoshi brings us up to date about his on-field exploits. He’s getting to understand the fundamentals!
Showdown 44: Fans: are they fierce or fickle?
May 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
Showdown is to South Australian footy as State of Origin is to rugby league. Inter-Stater Ian Hauser goes along to Showdown 44 and comes away bemused by the fickle nature of the supposedly loyal fans of the Power.
Almanac Teams: The Smiths
May 16, 2018 by 22 Comments
Damian Balassone keeps the recent Almanac Teams bonanza going with a team made up of that most common of monikers, Smith
The 2018 Perky Girl Cup
May 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
The Voice f Perky Girl has some observations of recent footer – and Mother’s Day.
I don’t mind if you call me a Mallee boy by KB Hill
May 16, 2018 by 2 Comments
KB Hill’s story of a shy lad from the Mallee who rolled up to Arden Street as an observing university student and was playing for North just over a month after
The Dickensian festive season footy fan (Part 3): The ghost of footy future
May 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
This is the final chapter of Jarrod Landells’ tale of the three clubs that shaped his relationship with the AFL
Almanac Teams: The Zoo team
May 15, 2018 by 16 Comments
Our Almanac Teams are taking off! Glen has decided to try his hand at an ensemble – what do you think of his zoo?
A different take on Ben Ronke’s game
May 15, 2018 by 4 Comments
Anyone can talk about goals and tackles but for Jan Courtin, her eyes were drawn to young Ben Ronke’s stylised hair
Round 8 – Hawthorn v Sydney: The Unpredictability of footy and life!
May 12, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jan is rapt! Who could have planned for a 20-year old rookie, in just his third game, to have carried out such a remarkable performance. Ronke is his name – Ronks his nickname. Seven goals, ten tackles in any game is a best on ground performance, but to do it in his first game at the G, against a team such as Hawthorn, is a feat he will never forget. The coach/coaches won’t forget, the opposition won’t forget, and the fans won’t forget.
‘Balancing Acts: Women in Sport’ book launch speech – ‘My Favourite Moment in Sport’
May 12, 2018 by 15 Comments
As part of the Melbourne launch of the book, Balancing Acts: Women in Sport, at Readings on Friday night, Kasey was honoured to be invited along with four other of the book’s contributors to share a story relating to the theme, ‘My favourite moment in sport’ to celebrate the book as well all of our general love of sports. This is her story.
Funny Teams: Almanac All-time Alliteration Alumni
May 11, 2018 by 42 Comments
BB Productions (Peter B and Phil “Lord Bogan” D) have collaborated on a team of the greatest alliterative names in Australian football. Mathilde fancies a Steele Sidebottom. We prefer Ursula Undress. Memories, additions and comments welcomed.
State of the game, state of mind (time moves a little slower here)
May 11, 2018 by 12 Comments
When sport is just another entertainment option, it’s no surprise when it’s criticised as being less compelling than, say, Game of Thrones.
Thousands of Victorian footballers to play in state-wide beyondblue round this weekend.
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
More than 8000 Victorian footballers will shine a light on mental health when they play in a new state-wide AFL Victoria beyondblue round on May 12 and 13.
Round 8: Sal’s thoughts and selections for this round of footy
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sal expects a number of unpredictable games to select winners from this round, and with the predicted weather conditions that have not been seen this year will make selections even more difficult.
VAFA Premier C – St Mary’s Salesian v Fitzroy: What a lovely bunch of coconuts and a beautiful set of numbers
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Forget the Budget numbers – as PC says we BBs will be dead before we’re in fiscal surplus again. Nonetheless there are happy things to ponder for Fitzroy fans this year.
New scalping laws a win for fans
May 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The following is a press release from the AFL Fans Association reacting to the State Government’s decision to outlaw scalping at all Victorian AFL finals from September this year. The AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” New scalping laws a win for fans Fans have welcomed new laws that [Read more]
Bombers, Blues and the wood!
May 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Certain teams have the “wood” over the Bombers and the Blues are no exception. Col is hoping this won’t be the case this week when his Bombers take on nemesis Carlton.
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