Joey Barnard [aged 9] relives the tension of the AFL Grand Final.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: The End of the Rivalry? Forget About It
October 17, 2016 by 1 Comment
For Geelong supporter and Junior Almanacker Ethan Munro, a win in a final against the Hawks is always a good night out.
Almanac School Visits: Northcote High School
September 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Harms recently hosted some writing workshops at Northcote High School. Four of the students have articles published here on Usain Bolt, Geelong v Richmond, Preston Bullants junior footy and a visit to see Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge. [Congratulations kids – you are now published writers. JTH]
Round 21 – Fremantle v Adelaide: A Classic Sunday
August 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond (age 10) paints a perfect picture of home life during the footy season, this time watching Crows v Dockers. [Great stuff Aidan – Ed]
Bye Bye Brownlow, Some News For Rory Sloane
August 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Cub reporter Aidan Hammond brings us AFL tribunal news of Adelaide’s Rory Sloane.
Almanac Music: Hell’s Bells chime across the half forward flank
August 11, 2016 by 6 Comments
ACDC’s Hell’s Bells bobbed up in an unlikely place and was almost the highlight of the season. But there was something better. John Harms explains.
Round 19 – Adelaide v Essendon: Hook It Joe
August 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond’s week-end was topped off by watching Adelaide defeat Essendon.
Junior Footy – Banyule Colts v St Mary’s: Snags and Bags – The Last Hurrah
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Banyule boys gave it everything but, as Sean Mortell is willing to concede, St Mary’s were too classy. [A very self-effacing report – Ed]
Junior Footy – Fitzroy Under 9-S v Ivanhoe: The Thunder Clash of Fitzroy Lions and Ivanhoe (by Frankie Donnini)
August 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Frankie Donnini shows how much he loves his team by penning this epic match report from the Fitzroy Under 9-S game against Ivanhoe last Sunday. At the Almanac we encourage kids to “Love your sport, love your schoolwork”. They are learning that telling stories is fun. [These kids are great – Ed]
Junior Footy – Banyule Colts v Whitehorse. Snags and Bags: Glass Half Full
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell lost an all-important toss on a breezy day at Beverley Road, but that meant his Banyule Colts had the wind at their backs in the final quarter. Were they good enough to fight back?
Junior Footy: Fitzroy Youth Girls v Beverley Hills
July 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fitzroy Youth Girls were beaten at Victoria Park, but nevertheless remain in unchartered waters – a finals place is already booked.
Round 18 – North Melbourne v Collingwood: Meh-ness under the roof
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Was there much point to this game for the general footy fan? Friday night and who cares. Young Paddy Grindlay reports. [That ‘meh’ word is gaining currency – never saw it when the Almanac first started. – Ed]
Round 17 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Moment
July 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
Our ten year-old correspondent Aidan Hammond watched Scotty Thompson in his 300th beat the Pies and witnessed a ‘Moment’ he’ll never forget.
Junior Almanac – Banyule Colts v Surrey Park: Snags and bag, back to the drawing board
July 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Banyule boys took on Surrey Park and one muddy cricket pitch.
Junior Almanac – Preston Bullants v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Last week the banner, this week the race
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last week it was the banner, this week they experienced the joys of ‘the race’. Joey, skipper for the day, leads the Fitzroy Under 9-S out at the famous Cramer Street ground at Preston. Joey kicked four.
Junior Almanac Round 16 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: In the thick of the trip
July 17, 2016 by 9 Comments
Aidan Hammond continues his big Round 16 with a Billy Brownless sighting in Geelong and a plausible theory about why Carlton have the club song on their changeroom wall.
Junior Almanac Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney: The trip has begun
July 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Former Patrick Dangerfield devotee, Aidan Hammond (aged 10), begins a big weekend of Victorian footy with a visit to the Cattery
Junior Almanac – Wests Under-13 v Sandgate Hawks: Rays of Winter Sunshine
July 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Lennon girls star as Wests chalk up another win.
Junior Footy (Colts) – Banyule v North Brunswick: Snags and Bags
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Banyule Colts head to North Brunswick to play for a spot in the final four. They find a lot of mud, a fiery opponent and (pleasantly) a dressing room with genuinely hot showers. Sean Mortell tells the story.
Junior Almanac – Poetry: Bombers (by Archie Rawlings – aged 8)
July 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
It’s a cold wintry night and I’m not at the footy. I’m at my local primary school’s poetry reading night. And for the first time in his life this little eight year old footy fan stands on stage ready to recite his poem. A poem he’s written about his team. The only team he’s ever loved. The only colours he’s ever worn. Red and Black, in Adelaide. Now that takes courage.
Fronting the microphone takes another sort of courage. So does sharing your eight year old dream. [This is a cracker – JTH]
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