Frankie the Fluff thought she knew that today was The Longest Day. Then she told her best friend, Little Yellow. [Some summer Almanac Fiction – Ed].
Almanac Summer Solstice Fiction: When Little Yellow told Frankie of an Even Longer Day
December 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
Santa, where the bloody hell are you?
December 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
Where’s Santa when you want him? Taking it easy of course! A Merry Christmas from Kate Birrell. [Fantastic Kate! Your art work is an integral part of the Footy Almanac. Many thanks from the Eds.]
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s original artwork for The Tigers Almanac 2019 is up for auction
December 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Kate Birrell’s original artwork for The Tigers Almanac 2019 is up for auction. Bids close on Friday 20 December.
A Six on the Sixth
December 7, 2019 by 8 Comments
Kate Birrell is a proud parent experiencing the joy of watching a growing son and his deeds on the cricket field, especially clocking a cracking six!
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.
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 Art: Not Another Bloody Football Art Show! Yep!
August 2, 2019 by 1 Comment
Come along and help Citrus Bob Utber raise funds to publish his ‘The History of the Lang Lang Football Club’ by checking out the art show at The Howler Brewery in Lang Lang featuring well know artists Shantelle Perry, Kendra Heil, Kate Birrell, Susan Sutton, and others.
Round 18 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: Feeling Good
July 23, 2019 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell was looking forward to a footy fix after a holiday in Bali, and her Tigers didn’t let her down. Kate was happy woman indeed!
Almanac Footy History – Henry Young: Champion Geelong footballer 1890-1910
June 18, 2019 by 5 Comments
Henry Young, Geelong Champion, 1890-1910, in words and picture as produced by artist, DJ Williams, represents an absorbing and informative account of Young’s footballing life.
Almanac Art: Susan Sutton the artist and her art
June 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
Susan Sutton created the cover for the 2014 Footy Almanac. Her career and art are now featured in a book by author Marion Pescud. Details on the book and how to purchase it within.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell – Street Rhythm exhibition
May 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
Kate Birrell’s exhibition of Melbourne urban life, Street Rhythm, has opened at Chapel Off Chapel. Pictures and details within.
Almanac Art – Kate Birrell: Street Rhythm Exhibition 21 May (opening night function) – 9th June
May 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
“Street Rhythm” is an exciting new exhibition of Kate Birrell’s recent paintings. The exhibition will be held at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran from 21st May to 9th June. Join Kate for Opening Night from 6.00pm to 8pm on Tuesday 21st May.
Almanac Art: Out came the Sherrin
April 25, 2019 by 4 Comments
Susan Sutton was a finalist in the Gallipoli Prize 2015. Here is her entry, with the artist’s notes.
Almanac Art: Geelong v University -1909 VFL season
April 10, 2019 by 4 Comments
Darren Williams revisits the 1909 VFL season in words and images. On this day, University and Geelong met in a surprisingly spiteful affair.
Almanac Football – 666, what about new markings? asks Nick Howson.
April 3, 2019 by 3 Comments
Artist Nick Howson, an Almanac favourite, has drawn his suggestion for a new layout of oval lines to reflect the new 666 rule. What do you think?
Almanac Art: Kendra Heil’s painting ‘Hannah Scott: Premiership Player’ presented to top bidder Susan Alberti
March 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
We all loved Kendra Heil’s dynamic painting ‘Hannah Scott: Premiership Player’ which was the image used to create the front cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018. Auctioned here on The Almanac site, the successful bidder, Susan Alberti, recently received her artwork from Kendra. Here’s a record of the occasion.
Almanac Football – A history of the Keilor Football Club
January 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Keilor Football Club was formed at a meeting at the Waggoner’s Arms Hotel in May 1877. Darren Williams presents a history of the club supported with some original art work of champions of the club. [This story has been reposted because of a coding issue in the initial post. Ed]
Almanac Art: Waiting for play to start at the MCG
December 30, 2018 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell is at the cricket at the MCG on this final day, waiting for the rain to stop, the covers to come off and play to begin. This is how she has been filling in her time.
Almanac Art: Kendra Heil’s painting goes to Susan Alberti
December 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kendra Heil’s painting of Hannah Scott has been auctioned. The successful bidder was Susan Alberti.
Almanac Art: Nick Howson
December 19, 2018 by 5 Comments
Nick Howson’s paintings are held in prominent Australian collections. His art is best known for its sporting and historical themes. Check out some of Nick’s art here.
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