General Footy Writing

VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Haileybury: Quarter Time in Prague

June 26, 2016 by Phil Hill Leave a Comment

Intrepid Fitzroy correspondent Phil Hill reports on Roy Boys 1st quarter action from a Prague Hotel room, more streaming updates to come after quick tour of Czech Republic.

Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Ivanhoe

June 26, 2016 by dave2718 2 Comments

Fitzroy Youth Girls drew on third and fourth efforts deep into the 4th quarter to defeat the icy conditions and a brave Ivanhoe.

Round 14 – St. Kilda v Geelong: Saints Out Tackle Cats In A Claw Biting Classic

June 26, 2016 by Braham Dabscheck 4 Comments

The Saints forwards had minimal impact against Geelong and as Braham Dabscheck writes it was an all round team effort and solid tackling that won them the game.

Everyone Has A Story – Jason Cloke

June 25, 2016 by Jackson Clark 3 Comments

What’s it like to miss a Grand Final through suspension? Jackson Clark interviews former Collingwood father-son Jason Cloke

To be PC or not to be

June 24, 2016 by Trucker Slim 35 Comments

Trucker Slim sifts through the language of a “Rubicon crossing” week in social discourse (“What a fantastic story it is!”). What is Political Correctness, anyway?

Heat and conversation

June 24, 2016 by Yvette Wroby 16 Comments

Yvette Wroby postulates that some clues to Eddie McGuire’s behaviour can be found in Eddie himself, long ago.

On Eddie McGuire, and who we should be listening to instead

June 24, 2016 by Alex Darling 1 Comment

Alex Darling considers what is really to be taken from the storm around Eddie McGuire’s comments. [Interesting discussion – Ed]

Round 14: Sal’s Preview

June 23, 2016 by Sal Ciardulli Leave a Comment

Sal looks at Round 14, his take on eddiegaffe, will the chardy sippers come through and other tantalising tips for the round.

The Turbulent Tales of a Footy Record Seller

June 23, 2016 by Sean Mortell 11 Comments

Sean Mortell is a Year 10 student at Viewbank College. He has been spending this week doing work experience at the Almanac. A keen young writer, a student of literature, and centremen at the Banyule Colts, he has produced two pieces of writing. This one about being a Footy Record seller may generate some memories from other Record sellers. [It certainly also brings back memories of Bridget Schwerdt – Ed]

Almanac People: The Beanie

June 23, 2016 by anna brasier 11 Comments

Entrenched in winter and trying to keep ourselves warm, Anna Brasier tells a great yarn of The Beanie.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin II, 2016

June 23, 2016 by Hamish Neal 2 Comments

Origin II and the series went to Qld and Hamish Neal identifies the moments that mattered.

Fitzroy Rotary Pick – Round 14: At Last Gold Coast Makes It Into The Bottom 3 !

June 23, 2016 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Peter Hille updates us with the Round 14 selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club. Get your tips in.

Southern NSW Stars

June 23, 2016 by Rod Gillett 10 Comments

The Barassi line starts at the Murrumbidgee River, not the Murray explains Rod Gillett. A very impressive crop of current AFL players hail from the Southern part of New South Wales.