There’s a lot of love for the Melbourne Football Club in Melbourne at the moment. The affection was palpable in the MCC Members from early on Friday afternoon, continued through the Dees’ superb performance, and was expressed through street art across the weekend. Katie Purvis has been completely immersed in the whole experience, as has her 91 year old dad. [Great to have you on the site Katie – ripper Cordner story too. Welcome, JTH]
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: The love for Melbourne in Melbourne
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
The Merger: a new footy film by Damian Callinan
September 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
Just released in cinemas, The Merger tells the tale of country footy’s role in bringing together new and old Australians.
Football: The space for public reason
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘Public reason, simply, is the common ground on which a positive society can be established…A space for public reason is formed when two individuals or groups with exclusive definitions of ‘truth’ can come together and legislate based on what is mutually reasonable.’ How Australian football, its flaws acknowledged, just might be able to inform our political process, a sorely flawed entity indeed. Lots of food for thought here.
Almanac Art: The Art Dinner Series
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Being the all-round ‘culture vultures’ we are, Footy Almanac is happy to support Fort Delta as it initiates its Art Dinner Series at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
A Father’s Day suggestion- “An Artifact of of Interest: A murder mystery ” by Steve Rogers
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
Almanacker Steve Rogers, better known as The Rhymer, has a novel out available in paperback and Kindle versions. A terrific review of the book can be read here.
Field, Ground, Oval, Stadium.
August 31, 2018 by 8 Comments
Fitzroy play Willy CYs at Bill Lawry Oval in Northcote on Saturday. It’s timely to revisit Andy Fuller’s contemplative piece on ground, ovals, history and culture amid the backdrop of a Darebin Falcons game at Bill Lawry Oval. [Fine writing – Ed]
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Woolly Footy Jumpers
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Rhymer is back with a popular Almanac topic
2018 AFL Potential Premiers?
August 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Ben the Artist has developed a potential 2018 Premiership poster for each of the participating finalists.
Almanac Poetry: Footy Whiskers
August 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Rhymer ponders: Who started the trend of growing whiskers amongst the current footy hipsters?
Darliah Killer and the Kimberly Football League (via ABC)
August 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
This short clip on a young woman from Looma in the Kimberly region of Western Australia serves as a reminder or refresher of the true power of our game.
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football’ exhibition – opening night review
August 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Kasey Symons was honoured to be at the opening night of ‘The Art of Football’ in Mildura, the latest exhibition featuring works of footy art curated by Bob Utber.
Beginnings and Endings
August 23, 2018 by 6 Comments
Some recent sad news from a family friend has given Andrew Starkie a chance to reflect on the relationships he has to people he loves and the beginnings and endings we all face in life.
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football Exhibition’ launch tonight (Aug 22) in Mildura
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bob Utber’s latest exhibition, ‘The Art of Football’ officially opens in Mildura August 22 and will run to September 22 – be sure to check out if you’re in or headed up to the Mallee. The launch is Aug 22. Details in this post.
Pies on the attack
August 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
A breathtaking picture that should strike fear into the hearts of Australians everywhere.
Galveston and me
August 20, 2018 by 7 Comments
How influential a song, a time, a longing for another – a longing for peace? Mickey Randall on the seminal track penned by Jimmy Webb, “Galveston”.
Haiku Bob – Round 21: first buds
August 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Blooming good time for Haiku Bob this week!
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