Mickey Randall has returned from travels in Sweden. Having completed his term of self-isolation, Mickey’s ready to hit the road and it’s back to work for him.
Life of a dog in lockdown…Colin Wroby gives an update.
April 1, 2020 by 6 Comments
Colin Wroby asked his Mum Number 1 Yvette Wroby to transcribe this piece for the Almanac. He likes ball play too. Go figure.
A Footy Learning – What Footy Photos Taught Me About The Way I View The Game
April 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
A black and white image of former Richmond champion Ray Stokes, gave rise to many thoughts for Liahm O’Brien to consider about the time and place the photo represented.
The Wisteria Diary – Dispatches from the retail front line
March 31, 2020 by 22 Comments
Like so many, John Butler now has time on his hands and a bit to consider.
The day I met Kenny Rogers
March 30, 2020 by 13 Comments
The passing of modern music icon Kenny Rogers has touched several Almanackers – Andrew Starkie shares his experiences of watching ‘The Gambler’ up on stage in all his magnificence and frailties.
Almanac Life: State of mind? Or genuinely funny?
March 30, 2020 by 7 Comments
A movie has snuck under JTH’s guard.
Fred Goldsmith in Retrospect
March 30, 2020 by 8 Comments
Fred Goldsmith is the only specialist full-back to ever win the Brownlow Medal. Richard Davis offers this retrospective profile.
Almanac Life: Kids and the language instinct
March 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
The kids were talking about words today.
1981 Revisited: Introduction
March 28, 2020 by 7 Comments
With time on his hands, Sam Steele reflects on current events and its effects on footy, and considers another time of upheaval for the sport, 1981.
Goodbye from your Arctic Correspondent signing off for now….until I’m Home in Bris Vegas
March 28, 2020 by 9 Comments
With heartfelt sentiments Richard Marlow says goodbye to the Arctic and ponders the future as he attempts to get back home to Oz before he is locked out! Bon voyage Richard!
Almanac Punting: The weather (late mail)
March 28, 2020 by 12 Comments
Need a dabble. Well weather markets are very popular at the moment, and JTH has stumbled across some good mail.
Almanac (Family and Footy) History: At the end of the day, everyone just wants to come home.
March 27, 2020 by 8 Comments
Every week when Fitzroy plays the season proper – home and away, in the heat of battle or on the training track – a man mountain clad in club gear can be seen cheering them on. That man’s name is David Leydon and his family, like no other, represents the face of Fitzroy old and new. Beautifully written by Gabby Murphy, this is their story.
From the Outer – Watching football in the 80s: by Garrie Hutchinson
March 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Garrie Hutchinson has an offer for Almanac readers, he’s selling copies of “From the Outer: Watching Football in the 80s” for a special price. Check out the details here.
Kenny Rogers and me
March 26, 2020 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall goes down memory lane to catalogue Kenny Rogers’ presence in his life. It’s a charming tale of belated appreciation.
Lest we forget the other pandemic
March 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
The First World War, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and their terrible effects on life at the time are reflected upon by Harold Peacock in this timely piece leading up to Anzac Day. Check out details of a live stream of an Anzac Day commemoration.
Those Other Days Are Gone
March 25, 2020 by 8 Comments
In this ever-changing world, a poignant futuristic (and historical) story from Dips O’Donnell, father and son discuss footy in the good old days.
The New World
March 25, 2020 by 9 Comments
Like it or not, but the times they are a’changin’ and all because of a little bug. Earl O’Neill reflects upon the possible repercussions of coronavirus in the new world.
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
March 24, 2020 by 11 Comments
An allegorical story by E. regnans in which the empathetic Andre identifies, describes and lives out a way of being.
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