By Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens Trying to keep track of the Trade Period is kind of like trying to count the population of a swarm of bees. Or maybe its more like untangling a bowl of spaghetti. Either way, I decided to try and simplify the system, and map out a trade directory, just in case [Read more]
What is it like doing work experience at a newspaper?
October 18, 2012 by 6 Comments
Fifteen year old Cameron Manassa tells the story of his week of work experience at the Herald Sun. We reckon Cameron might have a future in this. (We’ll publish your yarns here at the Almanac Cameron)
G’day Marcellin
October 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Looking forward to publishing some yarns from the Year 10s.
Relief, Nirvana and the Infographic
October 8, 2012 by 5 Comments
By Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens It would be a tragedy had I not documented my experiences at the 2012 Grand Final. So, I do so, hoping that it does not become lost among the thousands of writings about the game, the result and the experience. But one thing can be certain, just like the other 99,682 fans who [Read more]
Review of Urban Futbol App
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Anastasia Dimitriadis Red Bull sponsors a new application called Urban Futbol. I decided to review the app for the Footy Almanac as many writers and readers of the Junior Almanac may be interested in trying it out. As you know, we are the generation that are addicted to apps. You score points by flicking [Read more]
Morals v Medals: Who comes out on top?
September 27, 2012 by 4 Comments
Hannah Kuhar raises the issue of playing to win at the cost of participation in junior sport.
Grand Final Infographic
September 26, 2012 by 3 Comments
Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens uses Grand Final week inspiration to produce a super infograph.
Holy Grail
September 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
The tension is building for Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens as the Swans fight for the silver chalice.
Stadium Congestion
September 21, 2012 by 5 Comments
Georgia Blom, from Genezzano College, presents a thought-provoking argument on stadium safety.
A Tribute to Norm McDonald
September 20, 2012 by 24 Comments
Max Watson, aged 11, wrote this profile as a project at Merri Creek Primary School.
Grand Final Heartache
September 14, 2012 by 6 Comments
I’m now actually pleased that Richmond never makes the finals – it has probably saved me two or three heart attacks. Coaching my first basketball Grand Final was more nerve racking than watching Collingwood throw away another premiership in the dying seconds. I didn’t sleep at all the night after the game and two days [Read more]
A Grandfather’s Legacy
September 10, 2012 by 9 Comments
By Georgia Blom As you walk through the bronze gates of the stadium which I call my second home, with my second family and those who have one thing in common with you. The smell of hot pies, chips and a warm drink is something that every football fan understands, weather you live in Melbourne [Read more]
AFL Round 22 – Richmond v Essendon: The same old thing
August 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
It has certainly been a long few weeks for my favourite club. Heavy losses started against St Kilda and Collingwood and ended with a complete embarrassment against Carlton last week. My friends luckily didn’t bag me about it. This week we needed to win to be mathematically possible of even making eighth spot. That wasn’t [Read more]
Invisible Cloke
August 13, 2012 by 12 Comments
TRAVIS CLOKE’S FORM AND FUTURE IS NOW IN HIS OWN HANDS By Jessica Landy The public is sick and tired of hearing about Travis Cloke. Questions concerning his poor form and his future in the AFL are making the public restless. It is known by most of the AFL community that the power forward’s contract [Read more]
Bitter Rivalry Continues
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Cody Lane What a great rivalry these two teams share. So much history and tonight’s match would add another chapter to the rivalry. Hawthorn are coming in to the match in red hot form winning their last 8 games on the trot. Essendon on the other hand come in to the game with a [Read more]
No,No,No
July 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is my first report in a long time. Over the past two weeks, I have been busy playing tennis tournaments and I went up to Queensland for a week. I have had very successful holidays getting a dozen ranking points and three trophies! In my first tournament, I defeated four people before coming unstuck [Read more]
Friday Night Form
July 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
Josh Barnstable For North Melbourne, playing Carlton on a Friday night is like trying to impress the new girl at school on the eve of the school ball: make one mistake, and your legs are pulled out from under you and you are laughed at by everyone in the school. Make a good impression, and [Read more]
Anne Fedorowytsch: The Facebook Interview
July 18, 2012 by 7 Comments
By Phil Dimitriadis PD: Hi Anne and welcome to the Junior Footy Almanac. Could you tell us about how you came to be interested in footy? AF: Footy first captured my heart when I was six years old. I found it impossible not to get swept up in the fanfare engulfing Adelaide when the [Read more]
Running for Glory
July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Anna Ly Genazzano FCJ College I remember going to my very first Twilight Sports in grade three and running my first sprint against all my classmates. Ready, set, go! The loud bang of the gun shot in the air and I ran. My feet left the starting line and my hopes and dreams of [Read more]
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