Patrick Skene has had a fantastic debut year as a feature writer both with us here at the Almanac and now he has been picked up by the Guardian. Here’s his latest.
The golden age of indigenous Australian footy in Victoria (Patrick Skene in the Guardian)
November 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
The 2014 Jack Miller Cup
November 16, 2014 by 7 Comments
A little off-season update from Earl O’Neill. Cricket’s stuffed; NFL’s great but bikes and music are better. Oh, and there have been a few changes on the home front (did my invite get lost in the mail – Ed?)
AFL Coaches and Technology
November 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa is interested in the different technologies that coaches deploy to communicate or capture match stats. Phone or headset? Paper or tablet? Boomer or Gen X?
Killing the Mockingbird: Recollections of the 1997 Bulldogs and Crows Preliminary Final
November 14, 2014 by 20 Comments
Sensational dreamlike memoir from Mickey Randall as he naps during the 1997 Prelim. Sadly for the Doggies, the nightmare was theirs on this day.
Hird et al: some observations
November 10, 2014 by 26 Comments
James Hird is back in court again. E.Regnans reckons he’s a gift that keeps on giving (for QC’s and outraged writers).
NTFL ROUND SIX WRAP-UP
November 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
All the weekend’s matches from the Top End as young dynamos and some old AFL stars make starring performances [Includes an appearance from arguably the silkiest Aboriginal player to pull on a pair of boots – Ed.]
Hobart footy, late 1800s
November 9, 2014 by 14 Comments
E. Regnans shares some historical research he found in a history of the North Hobart Football Club. How the twig was bent in the 19th century shapes the bough of today’s monolithic AFL oak.
Potential NZ Blockbuster between Saints and Blues
November 8, 2014 by 19 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa thinks that taking on the Blues in New Zealand will be good for his Saints, and good for football.
Great Loyalty, Motivation and Striving for a Flag
November 5, 2014 by 5 Comments
Inspired by his Saints’ positive outlook, Yoshi is confident that things are looking up for him also.
Sean Gorman’s request – information on Indigenous footballers, clubs, leagues
November 5, 2014 by 4 Comments
Sean Gorman is embarking on a significant research project and seeks our assistance.
Life and football: John Harms at Ainslie
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
David Fordyce takes us to an Ainslie Football Club function, August 2014, Canberra. The speaker: John Harms. The subject: connections between life and football. Take it away David…
My Excitements of St Kilda’s Anzac Day Clash in 2015
October 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
Yoshi has had his wish granted with his Saints playing Carlton next Anzac Day in Wellington. He wants to get back to New Zealand for the game.
Simplifying Football
October 29, 2014 by 10 Comments
Ben Rutten has inspired this piece because Old Dog loves backmen. He loves watching backmen. He hates how they’re ignored when votes are awarded. He doesn’t like how stats rule – and he points out a ripper stat about the Swans premiership back line
NTFL Wrap-Up: Round 4
October 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
Brilliant young talent is on display in Darwin as Jackson Clark reviews the Round 4 clashes in the NTFL.
Sydney, don’t think
October 27, 2014 by 9 Comments
Matt Watson consults a leading sports psychologist to explore the mental side of Hawthorn’s domination and Sydney’s capitulation in the 2014 AFL Grand Final.
Every team needs their own ‘Wheels’
October 26, 2014 by 20 Comments
The story of “Wheels” and the impact he had on a local footy club. [Funny – Ed]
About St Kilda’s Trades and My Hope to the Future for the Saints
October 25, 2014 by 15 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa takes issue with his Saints’ trade decisions and wonders about the influence of Chris Pelchen on the club’s recent direction.
Manly Movember is upon us (soon!)
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear readers, with November… sorry I mean Movember on its way I thought it was a good time to start spreading some awareness. Plus, what girl doesn’t love a man with a mo? – Danni
How a Japanese Guy Became a St Kilda Fan
October 22, 2014 by 30 Comments
Saint Yoshihiro Imagawa debuts with his story on how he became an Australian footy fan. “In 2011, I saw an AFL match at the pub by a chance; however I thought it was extraordinary (much different to other sports – I apologise if it offends you).” No apology necessary Yoshi. Welcome aboard.
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