On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day, Nigel Tapp relates the amazing story of Tasmanian soldier Dennis “Den” Jacob.
VAFA – St Kevins v Fitzroy: A Candle For Floydie
April 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Hopefully, the Roys have played the best two teams in the opening two rounds. Phil Hill, on the verge of a trip abroad, reports and Fitzroy’s difficult start to the season in the VAFA’s Premier B.
Poetry: One Game, One Goal (Tom Petsinas)
April 23, 2015 by 3 Comments
This is a poem by Tom Petsinas. Orm Fowler, known as Tom, played one game for Fitzroy and then (it seems) went to St Kilda. Looks like he enlisted in 1915. I have had a quick look at the War Memorial service records. Seven Tom Fowlers enlisted during World War I. Someone might like to work out which one this is.
Incredible! A complete round of Australian football matches that ended in scoreless draws.
April 23, 2015 by 12 Comments
Bernard Whimpress with his account of Round 11 of the SAFA 1878 season, he reason for which will become evident.
ANZAC Day across AFL Asia
April 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
AFL Asia president Darren Whitfield alerts us to what is happening through AFL Asia this ANZAC Day weekend. [No doubt a mate of Rocket Gillett’s – JTH]
Carlton and Hawthorn: a study in contrasting… fortunes?
April 22, 2015 by 8 Comments
How did it come to this? In 2004 both Carlton and Hawthorn had bleak seasons. Callum O’Connor contrasts the happenings at each club since that time.
Assumption College’s Hall of Excellence Opening and their Team of the Century
April 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
Assumption College in Kilmore is renowned as one of Australian football’s greatest ‘factories’, but a look through the accomplishments of its Alumni shows that sporting achievement is merely the top of the iceberg. From medicine, engineering, the arts, finance and the judiciary, Assumption College has a rich history of former students who have gone on [Read more]
Ben becomes the fourth McNiece to captain Northcote Park
April 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
A family milestone wasn’t enough to propel the Cougars past Eltham, which used a fast start to claim victory, writes Stephen Marson.
The effort of listening and typing
April 21, 2015 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson responds to Matt Zurbo’s call to arms and is delighted as a seemingly mundane task becomes a privilege. Its not too late to give Matt a hand!
Round 3 – The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
April 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mopsy wraps from his Sydney Wrap-cave. Not to be confused with The Wrap’s leafy Wrap-cave.
What Centres of List Management Excellence tell me about those who convene them, football discourse, and why I feel sympathy for Mick Malthouse: a response to The People’s Elbow.
April 21, 2015 by 10 Comments
The People’s Elbow has John Harms thinking about how football is run, and how it is reported. In considering things he can see how Mick Malthouse might become an island.
WAFL Round 5: Peel arrive, Perth off the mark
April 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports in on, amongst other things, the AFL-aligned and bottom of the table derbies as the tipster’s nightmare comes to fruition in the West
AFLPA Legends Series: JTH chats with Luke Ablett
April 18, 2015 by 5 Comments
You don’t need to sit with Luke Ablett for very long to learn that he is a man with a strong sense of identity: family, place, education, football, club. He has an intellectual curiosity, a sense of conscience and a will to social action.
See what you think of this chat (12 minutes).
Carlton Forwards Going Backwards
April 17, 2015 by 5 Comments
Paul Mitchell says that last week Carlton’s current forwards scored five goals, while former current forwards kicked nineteen. He discusses this misfortune, and other Blues blues.
The Year of the Lion
April 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
In his colourful Almanac debut, Brin Paulsen looks to the Heavens and casts an astronomer’s eye (astrologist’s eye?) over the fortunes of the Brisbane Football Club in 2015. [Very entertaining – JTH]
The Rainbow Conundrum: seeking consensus on homophobia in the AFL
April 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
The AFL rightly reacts to racial slurs because there is now a universal understanding that racism is abhorrent. But we still have a long way to go when it comes to homophobia, writes Dave Brown.
Round 3 – The Pre-Wrap
April 17, 2015 by 8 Comments
For the Philosophical Marngrook Follower… Here’s the Wrap’s crystal ball look at round 3.
Fitzroy FC: Anzac Day Centenary Lunch (and match v Ajax)
April 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Anzac Day Lunch at the Fitzroy FC community rooms. Guest speaker: John Harms. [There will be an Almanac table – bookings essential]
On The Bench
April 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Almanacker Wesley Hull was allowed into the inner sanctum – and onto the bench – to observe at close quarters the workings of the Queensland Kickstart team at the National Diversity Cup.
The Look Of Losing
April 17, 2015 by 6 Comments
Jason Christou returns to the Almanac with a powerful meditation on the emotions that attach to winning and losing. The footy journey sometimes helps prepare us for life’s larger travails.
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