“The gluten-free pies van did a roaring trade, the veggie wraps were going fast, The Brow’s brassy hip-hop was pumping – it was like the hipster jungle of Fremantle was claiming an ancient derelict temple of footy for its own.” – David Zampatti brings us some unique insights from Perth’s Reclink Community Cup
Finals Week 1 Mega Post (The Most Mega, Mega Post Yet)
September 13, 2017 by 13 Comments
Yep, this weekend was certainly a mega one for (U/11 premiership player) Aidan Hammond.
Oh Dusty, how could you?
September 13, 2017 by 32 Comments
Dustin Martin has bitten the hand that fed him, wrote Cheryl Critchley in this piece, originally from 2013. How times have changed for the better at Tigerland.
Bush Footy Grand Final – Colac v Grovedale: Meeting in Chaos
September 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
“Bec was one of the netballers – small and wild! She out swore us, out brassed us, out drank us. A few of the boys were intimidated, for sure. She was going out with one of the Alvie footballers and knew her bush footy as good as anyone.”
Reclink Community Cup – Canberra: Real sense of community
September 12, 2017 by 4 Comments
John Baker attended the Canberra Reclink Community Cup and met a few members in the Footy Almanac community along the way.
A British Reflection on the International Cup…
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Englishman Ian Mitchell reflects on his experience as assistant coach of the GB Swans and their 2017 International Cup campaign.
A Dusty cut for me!
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
A moment of reflection as Haje visits the barber and sees a couple of kids getting the Dusty mohawk.
Yoshi’s thoughts on Jake Stringer
September 12, 2017 by 11 Comments
Yoshi looks at the playing career of Jake Stringer and what might be next for the exciting forward.
SANFL Second Semi-final – Woodville-West Torrens Eagles v Port Adelaide Magpies
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Port Adelaide Magpies got a win over the Eagles in the SANFL semi-finals and have advanced to the Grand Final.
Fathers’ Day: My Dad Shoodabeen a Coodabeen
September 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Anna Pavlou was lucky enough to attend the Coodabeen Champions live show last week at the Arts Centre with her dad, helping her connect with his past.
Almanac Footy Tipping Comp 2017 Results
September 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
Announcing the winners of the Footy Almanac Tipping Competition.
Lumumba, Goodes and “A Loss to the Game”
September 7, 2017 by 8 Comments
We can mourn the AFL losing past players, but “A Loss to the Game” is a cop-out, writes Arlo Langham (Welcome to the Almanac, Arlo – Ed.)
Yoshi’s definition of rivalry
September 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Yoshi contends that sporting rivalries fuel sporting passion and reveals his own hidden rivalry.
Adding to the Giants’ Mythos – the Adelaide First Qualifying Final
September 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mark O’Sullivan places the GWS final against Adelaide into the club’s emerging history, with a first-hand account of its impact during its early days.
2017 Finals – Anyone Can Win!
September 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Stainless parades some WEG style artwork by his nephew in his preview of week one of the AFL finals.
The Perth Reclink Community Cup: Hounds Hunt in Packs
September 6, 2017 by 5 Comments
Dennis Gedling’s first hand review of Perth’s Community Cup is a ripper. (Was that J Mascis umpiring in orange? – Ed.)
1931 Grand Final Newsreel Footage – Geelong v Richmond
September 6, 2017 by 11 Comments
Further to John Harms’ article on the 1931 Grand Final, we’ve come across this newsreel footage from this first Grand Final meeting of these teams. What takes your eye?
The Junior Bye Round Mega Post
September 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond’s bye weekend still covered a couple of important personal victories.
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