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.
The Numbers Game
February 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Old Dog has taken his family Up North here he’s work in the FNQ humidity. He’s been thinking. And in this piece, he’s thinking out loud. What’s the impact of the number of players in a team on community?
A sporting history of gastro
January 18, 2018 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo sympathises with Joe Root’s unfortunate ailment during the Sydney Test. Here’s why!
How to Lose Australia
December 24, 2017 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo, in sending his season’s greeting, makes his case for an inclusive Australia. Because it’s actually about giving everyone a fair go.
Almanac Family News: Cielo Zurbo
October 18, 2017 by 14 Comments
Old Dog Matt Zurbo and Elena have news. [Sensational. Congrats from all of us here at the Almanac – JTH]
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: When it matters most
October 2, 2017 by 28 Comments
Old Dog looks at this Grand Final as a quintessential example of the one day in September. Richmond’s pressure beats the Crows’ silk. Full of emotion and action – and trademark Old Dog first principles analysis [Bloody amazing from off the TV Old Dog – JTH].
Bush Footy: Ground Level 2017
September 21, 2017 by 22 Comments
Perhaps the most novel Season Review of the year – and certainly the most insightful. Yes Dogs [sic] you have told the story of a fair dinkum footy club. [Great stuff Old Dog – JTH]
Forever Grateful
September 14, 2017 by 11 Comments
And now for something different from the Old Dog…
Bush Footy Grand Final – Colac v Grovedale: Meeting in Chaos
September 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
“Bec was one of the netballers – small and wild! She out swore us, out brassed us, out drank us. A few of the boys were intimidated, for sure. She was going out with one of the Alvie footballers and knew her bush footy as good as anyone.”
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