Matt Zurbo’s new book, ‘Heart and Soul’, will be launched tomorrow at a lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. All welcome. Here’s a tasty morsel, written by Matt himself, of what’s in store. Do yourself a favour…
Almanac Flashback: Off Season Odyssey – Part 37: Blighty!
July 17, 2019 by 26 Comments
With Matt Zurbo lunching at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, let’s revisit his 2012 road trip, where he caught up with none other than Malcolm Blight.
Matt Zurbo and his efforts profiled in the New York Times
July 12, 2019 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo and his project are profiled in the New York Times! “He’s Writing 365 Children’s Books in 365 Days, While Holding Down a Day Job – Matt Zurbo’s challenge, named after his daughter, Cielo, is an unconventional labor of love.”
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: One on one, Gawn v Grundy
June 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo turned on the TV on Queen’s Birthday to watch the battle within a battle. He gave the points to Max Gawn despite Brodie Grundy’s Collingwood winning the encounter.
Almanac Footy Books (and Lunches): An extract from Matt Zurbo’s ‘Heart & Soul’ – Ken Hunter
June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Matt Zurbo spent many years chatting to footballers and produced a fine collection of the interviews. A new edition of the book Heart & Soul has been published by Geoff Slattery. This post includes an extract from the book – an interview with Ken Hunter. The book will be celebrated (launched?) at The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms on July 19. All welcome.
Almanac Anniversaries: A Quick Thank You from Matt Zurbo
May 9, 2019 by 6 Comments
Matt Zurbo looks at the clock and realises he’s been writing for the Almanac for ten years. He’s a do-er. But he stops for a minute to think about why. [Thanks Matt. It’s yours as much as anyone’s. – JTH]
Thirty Metres
April 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Matt Zurbo’s back doing what he does best; writing from the heart, stories about footy and footy clubs, mates, good times, life and living, and being the best you can, all written in his own laconic style.
Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Friday night home
April 6, 2019 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo has a TV! [Hard to believe – Ed] He watches Essendon and Melbourne – these are his observations. [All the best today too Old Dog as you start your own umpteenth season – Ed]
The Oasis
August 20, 2018 by 5 Comments
Old Dog loves the game, always has. Some things around the AFL, he doesn’t love so much. Here he highlights his oasis in a desert of opprobrium, our Footy Almanac.
The Numbers Game (Part 2)
August 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
The musings of Matt Zurbo on the how teams entangle with communities in the smaller towns of Australia.
Dean Towers and Matt Zurbo reprised on a typical Otway wintry day
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The wonderful story Matt Zurbo wrote about Dean Towers and his time at the Otway Districts FC is reprised for your enjoyment.
Aydan Marriner
March 26, 2018 by 8 Comments
Old Dog, on the importance of friendship and the simplicity of distance.
Honestly…
Old Dog has had a gutful of the haters in the peanut (comments) gallery. Herein lies his opine on D.Rampe, characters and missed opportunities…