Some news from Old Dog and family who are still Up North, including a new project which has him writing and illustrating 365 kids’ stories in 365 days. [Remarkable – ed]
Almanac Junior Footy: Wilkins Girls kicking the Heeney out of Greene (originally published in the SMH)
September 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Crankypete points us in the direction of this piece celebrating girls’ footy in Sydney (first published in the Sydney Morning Herald). He’s one of the very proud Dads.
Almanac Junior Footy Under 12 Grand Final – Wests Bulldogs v Sherwood: Win as a team or die as individuals
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
At this stage of the season, there are stirring stories around the footy world. This is a ripper, as told by Sasha Lennon.
Almanac Junior Footy – Caulfield Bears v Dingley Under 12 Girls: A premiership story
August 29, 2018 by 7 Comments
The mighty Caulfield Bears under 12 girls’ team are NOW PREMIERS! They have gone through the season undefeated. A number of the girls will be at the launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 to join in the celebrations. This is Linda O’Keefe’s report of the Grand Final.
Fitzroy Junior FC – Trivia Night & ‘Fitzroy Idol’ (July 28)
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Junior Football Club are holding a trivia night and ‘Fitzroy Idol’ performance – it’s on this weekend, so get in quick if you want to be involved. Details inside.
Confessions of an MCG Pie-girl
May 10, 2018 by 17 Comments
After feeling the pressure to find a job, Bridget Schwerdt is employed at the MCG as a Pie-Girl. Here’s the story of the process and of her first sessions on the job when, possibly because of her mathematical skills, she is sent to become a Wiener Girl. [Very funny Bridget. We’ll be looking for you – Ed] [first published in 2015 when our Pie-Girl was in Grade 10]
Footy Friends
April 12, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jasmine Conrad and Violet Dunn are footy friends. Here they give you a snap shot into what playing footy means to them and how excited they are for Season 2018 with the Caulfield Bears.
Don’t argue with Violet!
April 3, 2018 by 12 Comments
Read about Violet Dunn’s footy journey from going along to watch the boys, to playing the game herself and developing into a key forward for the Caulfield Bears. We are looking forward to seeing her run around in the AFLW one day!
Almanac Tennis – EDTA Div. 8 Boys’ Grand Final: ETKG v The Drive – Even more sweet
March 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond and his teammates have experienced that winning feeling, taking out a hard-fought Eastern Districts Tennis Association Grand Final; Aidan’s first after falling at the last hurdle in 2017
Girls Footy in Brisbane: Wests Bulldogs Come and Try Nights (March 5 and 6)
March 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Girls in Brisbane, especially the western suburbs, come and try footy at two special nights at Wests Bulldogs. March 5 and 6. Sasha Lennon gives the details in this post.
Almanac Tennis – Eastern District Tennis Association Division 8 Boys, Round 1: East Torrens Kensington Gardens vs. Hectorville – Kickstarter
October 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Young Aidan Hammond is a real all-rounder. Tennis season has started and he tells the story of the first round of fixtures.
The Grand Final Winning Photos: Walkerville v Payneham U11 Grand Final 2017 Photo Gallery
September 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond told us about his U11 premiership last week. Here’s the story in pictures.
Finals Week 1 Mega Post (The Most Mega, Mega Post Yet)
September 13, 2017 by 13 Comments
Yep, this weekend was certainly a mega one for (U/11 premiership player) Aidan Hammond.
Eastern Districts Tennis Association Grand Final: East Torrens Kensington Gardens v Athelstone – Why Me?
September 9, 2017 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond played in a Grand Final; here is the story.
The Junior Bye Round Mega Post
September 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond’s bye weekend still covered a couple of important personal victories.
Junior Almanac: My first footy season
September 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Jasmine Conrad, who we are so lucky to have on the cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017, tells the story of how she started playing footy and of her first game – where her team received some special encouragement via video.
Round 23 Mega Post
September 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond has the wrap-up of Round 23 and premiership predictions as both South Australian teams brace themselves for finals action.
Juniors Almanacking – Memories of 10-year-olds. Brilliant.
August 27, 2017 by 12 Comments
It’s book week. This is David Wilson’s story of volunteering to take a couple of sessions at his children’s school on “the writing of a memory.” A rare privilege.
Round 22 Mega Post
August 22, 2017 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond delivers his South Australian football wrap for Round 22. Adelaide fell short to Sydney while Port Adelaide all but kicked the reigning premiers out of finals contention.
Round 21 Mega Post
August 15, 2017 by 6 Comments
Both South Australian teams had strong wins on the weekend with Adelaide seemingly locking in top spot. Aidan Hammond also had a big win of his own with his Walkerville Footy Club.
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