Interesting observation of the changing meaning of footy – even at grass roots level.
The (off) season of money: changing times and changing meanings in grass roots footy
December 17, 2013 by 15 Comments
2013 End of Year Sale and Gift List
December 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Is it better to give than receive? Tony Robb gives AFL powerbrokers, horse trainers, media ‘celebrities’ and the old enemies an extra big serve of Christmas comeuppance. With Santa best wishes to Kate, Carlton and Christian charity.
Never a dull moment in central Victorian footy
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Controversies and heated clashes all form part of the rich tapestry of footy in central Victoria. Richard Jones recalls a willing Grand Final of the `80s.
The Footy Almanac Makes It To The Pages Of The Colac Herald
December 10, 2013 by 27 Comments
Luke ‘Funky’ Reynolds lets us know how the 2013 Almanac is being welcomed down in the Otways. The Colac Herald is the second biggest seller in the area after Dairy News Australia.
Tim Lane – reflections 2004
December 10, 2013 by 9 Comments
Matt Watson celebrates Tim Lane’s career in sports broadcasting. Best all rounder since Davo? Let us know your opinion.
Man and boy
December 9, 2013 by 6 Comments
Time waits for no man – footballers, fans and timekeepers alike. Vin Maskell tells a poignant story of a day spent in the timekeeper’s box.
Football’s punishment paradox and integrity matters
December 6, 2013 by 9 Comments
Jeff Dowsing has had a gutfull of the AFL’s pious pronouncements and shonky back-room deals. Are we now too disgusted and disillusioned to care about our ‘leaders’ actions – in all walks of life? A thoughtful companion spray to Litza’s and Harmsy’s brilliant Almanac intro pieces on the same topic.
The Footy Almanac and my Kids
December 5, 2013 by 8 Comments
Almanackers, enjoy this tale of what we are all doing for the next generation. It’s more than just footy for Andrew Weiss and his sons.
The Right Colours
November 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Vin Maskell offers a gentle meditation (memoir?) about the colours we nail to our mast. A delicate pastry to go with your weekend coffee.
Rookie Draft Shock – Almanac gutted
November 28, 2013 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone noticed a lot of suspicious names in the AFL Rookie Draft. “Say it ain’t so”.
Ahmed’s Story a Saad one
November 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark posts a thoughtful analysis of the Ahmed Saad case. There are degrees of culpability, and the disempowered suffer while the law is optional for the rich and powerful.
Word Association Football
November 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
Mark Schwerdt has set himself the task of associating each AFL club with both an Australian and overseas musical artist. There’s a couple of gaps that need your input.
The power of the Almanac
November 25, 2013 by 24 Comments
Craig Dodson tells the story of his journey with writing for the Almanac. How it has opened up connections, confidence, support and feelings he didn’t think possible.
A Hole in my Town
November 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
In this piece The Old Dog talks about how much is lost in a town and a club without the next generation breathing life into the place.
Melbourne Launch
November 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
Thursday is the big night for Melbourne Almanackers. Gather at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to collect your books, and buy a dozen for Christmas presents to delight family and friends with your spontaneous and unedited wit and wisdom. Meet the crew and buy a box to guarantee your slot in next year’s edition.
Almanac launch – Brisbane
November 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
The 2013 Footy Almanac has been launched in Brisbane and a very good night was had. If you missed it, here’s the snapshots to put you in the picture.
Book launch – Black and Proud
November 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You’ve seen the photo, now read the book. Almanackers are invited to the launch of ‘Black and Proud – The Story of an Iconic AFL Photo’, next Friday, 29 November 2013.
Data Visualisation – Draft picks and career games
November 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
Jake “Cobba” Stevens uses his incisive brain and IT wizardry to show us how successful the AFL draft has been in predicting a long term playing career.
St Kilda – Who Cares?
November 16, 2013 by 25 Comments
Matt Watson reckons its home truths time at St Kilda. Nobody cares, and that’s not just their players. Yvette is in America; Glenn B lives in Kentucky; and DD is too busy trying to find a winner. But they know where you live, Matt.
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