The #almanac280 winner is announced! Well, winners actually. Thanks for your fantastic response to the competition. Terrific reading all round.
Almanac Writing Competition – #almanac280: Finals
September 19, 2019 by 102 Comments
The time-honoured #almanac280 story-writing competition returns. Write us a story inspired by footy finals. The story cannot be more than 280 characters long…
“No rest for ‘Wobbles’…….” by KB Hill
September 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Kevin Allan’s direct involvement in local football clubs spans almost 80 years! KB Hill talked to Kevin and records the story of a remarkable servant of the game.
The Modelling Industry: How Women’s Lives are Endangered
September 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
We encourage Deakin Uni journalism students to publish here at the Footy Almanac. In recent times Shannon Cole wrote about her role as a swimming coach. Here she tackles the subject of modelling.
Luke Hodge
September 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
Luke Hodge has played his last AFL game. Take a look at Kate Birrell’s portrait of the champion, and read Tim Boyle’s piece which features as one of the introductory essays of The Footy Almanac 2013.
A Phoenix from the Ashes: A Review of The Merge
September 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
William Westerman previews “The Merge”, a film detailing the the story and history behind the merger of the Fitzroy FC and the Brisbane Bears in 1996.
In What Colours Do You See The World?
September 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deakin journalism student Shannon Cole and her family came to Australia from South Africa almost 20 years ago. Sooner or later they had to choose which footy teams to follow. Here’s how it worked out.
Too Old For That Yeah! podcast with Sue O’Brien and Karyn Howie is coming
September 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sue O’Brien and Karyn Howie have got energy to burn. Here’s the trailer for their new podcast Too Old For That Yeah! Looking forward to their first, coming soon.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 4-10 September 2019
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
What did David Wilson’s overhear during his travels last week, something naughty, something nice or just plain old everyday run of the mill stuff? Find out at #hourlydaily.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 28 August-3 September 2019
September 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
What’s David Wilson overheard this week in his meanderings around town? Check out #hourlydaily here and find out.
A life, well lived and well loved.
August 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill pays a wonderful tribute to his Perky Girl’s incredible mother, Esme Beer, for a life well lived and well loved.
Footy Art: 2019 Potential Premiers?
August 28, 2019 by 9 Comments
As has become his custom, Ben Kirkby has prepared a batch of premiership posters for those teams still in the hunt. Dare to dream, if your side is still in it. Which one do you think will stand the test of time?
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 21-27 August 2019
August 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
David Wilson continues his #hourlydaily conversations that occurred over the past week.
Almanac (Sports) Travel: St. Louis – Land of Blues, Reds, Brews and MACs.
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve and Lachie Earl are in St Louis where it seems the locals find them exotic enough to chat, befriend and look after them with visits here and there. [Great travel yarn belted out on a phone – JTH]
Almanac Travel: Out-of-Bounds
August 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Whilst recently on tour, Peter Robertson got to thinking about walls, and sport’s ability to break them down.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 14-20 August 2019
August 21, 2019 by 3 Comments
David Wilson brings up the #hourlydaily ton, as he continues his observations of the little moments that reveal a lot.
Almanac Beer: Coopers Sparkling Ale – it’s just a shot away
August 16, 2019 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall pays tribute to the cult of Coopers Sparkling Ale by making some big comparisons (and statements).
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 7-13 August 2019
August 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
ER continues his weekly #hourlydaily of catching snippets of conversations heard here and there to provide an interesting backdrop of everyday life.
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