Rob Heath notes the passing of a great footballer, club man and quite the dancer in Laurie Dwyer
World Footy: John Newton, footballer and footy writer
October 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Newton discovered footy after dislocating his elbow playing soccer. He now plays for the Boston Demons while studying journalism. Here’s his story from the Berkeley Beacon.
To trade or not to trade: Shakespeare’s hot take on the Gibbs non-deal
October 20, 2016 by 6 Comments
Every man and his Bard has an opinion on the trade period these days
AFL Trades: Panic
October 20, 2016 by 6 Comments
Unsure of how you feel after the AFL trades have completed? Set to Panic by The Smiths, Jeff Dowsing pens his thoughts.
Footy and Love Event Suggestion
October 20, 2016 by 9 Comments
Yoshi has a suggestion for an event that AFL clubs could run for their single fans. He’s very keen for the Saints to take up his idea…
Grand Final Sydney v Western Bulldogs: the final kick in the guts
October 20, 2016 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson is a lone Swan living in the western suburbs of Melbourne, trying his best to swim against a powerful rip current. How much more can he take?
The State of the Origins.
October 19, 2016 by 9 Comments
Have you ever questioned the origin of the AFL species? Clearly with too much time on his hands, San Diego Cattery researched each team’s origins with cultural and historical significance. [A great effort – Ed]
Almanac Books: Champions All extract – Players on Players
October 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
What do players say about other players? Continuing our highlights from Old Dog’s book, Champions All, an excerpt from the Chapter: Players on Players 2010s.
Almanac People: Josh Caddy’s footy family
October 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
With trade week gossip involving speculation of a move by Josh Caddy to Richmond, David Fordyce looks at the Caddy pedigree.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: The End of the Rivalry? Forget About It
October 17, 2016 by 1 Comment
For Geelong supporter and Junior Almanacker Ethan Munro, a win in a final against the Hawks is always a good night out.
Footy IQ: How well do you know Melbourne’s footy ovals?
October 17, 2016 by 18 Comments
Mike Hugo has put the challenge out to see if you can identify Melbourne’s Football Ovals.
What the Sam Mitchell trade means
October 16, 2016 by 13 Comments
Yoshi weighs in on Hawthorn’s decision to trade Sam Mitchell.
Sports Writers Festival: The Flanagan Oration
October 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yvette Wroby happily met and heard from sports-writing elder Martin Flanagan, at last night’s Sports Writers Festival Oration. [Includes link to the full transcript of M Flanagan’s speech, “Sport and politics: the Adam Goodes case reconsidered, one year on.”]
Nail paint and crotchless knickers or ‘Leaps and Bounds’: a wander through footy, music and the contemporary world.
October 15, 2016 by 16 Comments
Brilliant from Ron Wells. This piece is composed to comment on the musos booked for the Grand Final – but it does so much more. Ron takes us through footy, music and life – with many sharp observations beautifully expressed. Molly even gets a mention and as he’d say: “Do yourself a favour.”
Still a happy team at Hawthorn?
October 14, 2016 by 15 Comments
Jeff Dowsing looks at Hawthorn’s recent trade decisions and considers the implications for club. What immeasurables does it impact?
O what a team! (Or a commentator’s worst nightmare)
October 14, 2016 by 17 Comments
John Mason and mates have picked a team of players whose names end with the letter O. Further suggestions?
Women’s Footy: Hunting Success
October 14, 2016 by 1 Comment
Catherine Durkin, who has been writing for the Almanac since her high school days, is now a journalism graduate and is the sports reporter at WIN Central Queensland. When Megan Hunt was drafted by the Brisbane Lions this week, she wrote this story for the Almanac. It’s a story of the lengths to which Megan went to play footy as a teenager. She set up her own team in Gladstone in Queensland. [Delighted to hear of your new role Catherine, and thanks for this story – JTH]
Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Bryce. Amen.
October 14, 2016 by 9 Comments
For Carlton fans, Bryce Gibbs has been an unrequited talent, Father Rooster sees his potential departure as manna from heaven.
Paul Chapman and the Sari Club
October 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
David Fordyce remembers the story of Geelong’s end of season trip to Bali in 2002 when, fortunately for Geelong, Paul Chapman felt uncomfortable about going to the Sari Club that night.
Magical Michael Aish
October 11, 2016 by 106 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood celebrates one of the greats – Michael Aish.
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