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.
Revising the Doom and Gloom Historiography: Fitzroy Football Club’s last golden era 1978-1986
November 15, 2013 by 5 Comments
Despite the doom and gloom impression history may have given you, in the early 80s Fitzroy were a “glamour team” of the VFL. Philip Mendes is keen to counter the negativity and prove that Fitzroy were up there with the best.
It’s time for the AFL to say sorry to Fitzroy
November 14, 2013 by 15 Comments
The AFL would prefer the thousands of former royboys and roygirls to just forget how they railroaded Fitzroy out of existence, writes Philip Mendes. But when celebrating the history of the competition, there is still cause for mourning.
“Superboot” Bernie Quinlan and the 1983 Qualifying Final 30 Years on
November 13, 2013 by 16 Comments
30 years on, old Fitzroy fan Philip Mendes reminds us of better times: a glorious performance by Bernie Quinlan in the 1983 Qualifying Final. Revel in the memory of a footballer who showed that age is no deterrent to making your mark.
Yarrawalla, a proud club with a brief history: 1946-82
November 13, 2013 by 12 Comments
Formed in the wake of the Second World War, the Yarrawalla Hawks had a difficult first season, but grew through two leagues, two strips and four flags to become a side with a proud history. Richard Jones looks at the highs and lows of a club now gone but still remembered.
1951 Recruit of the year
November 13, 2013 by 11 Comments
A classic bit of football history as Neil Anderson reports on how things were done back in the day – how was EJ Whitten advised of his good fortune by the Bulldogs?
Coleman
November 9, 2013 by 6 Comments
I haven’t been to the “G” yet to catch up with the new John Coleman statue, but when I do it will bring back many memories of this great footballer and memories of a time late in the 1951 season when he was rubbed out, costing Essendon a certain flag. I am one of those [Read more]
The Perfect Kick (Really)
November 5, 2013 by 6 Comments
Matt Zurbo has nailed the perfect kick – once or twice in millions.
The quest for a wool footy jumper
November 4, 2013 by 29 Comments
What would cause a Wagga guy to venture into Brighton? All Craig Dodson wanted was an old woollen Swans jumper from the early 90s. It didn’t seem that hard. But six months on, it has turned into an epic quest, encountering great people along the way (and the odd dickhead).
A Past Half Century of Achievement, but. .. International Rules Future Doubts
November 2, 2013 by 1 Comment
Historian Steve Alomes urges sports fans to see the big picture and not dismiss International Rules football, after the disappointment of the recent indigenous team tour to Ireland.
Footy Dogs
October 31, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reckons its cruel to name dogs after footy players. You never know when they will stray to new owners. “Once bitten twice shy” should be the new motto of dog-owning footy fans.
The Footy Almanac 2013 cover art
October 30, 2013 by 30 Comments
This year, The Footy Almanac cover has been painted by Melbourne artist (and Almanac contributor) Kate Birrell who has captured Luke Hodge and his driving left foot. Here’s a bit about Kate, and a bit from Kate, expressing her love of the everyday. (Kate’s original painting is up for auction – Ed)
Top End Hawks return to their roots
October 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark reports on a visit by Hawks Cyril Rioli and Jed Anderson inspiring young Indigenous students in the Top End.
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