Apparently the People’s Republic of Victoria sealed its borders today. There’s very little coming out of there. The calm before the storm? Which Storm?
The True Believers True Believer
September 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
“…Black and White, in my veins, and I desperate now for another Premiership, Desire is the Holy Grail, The Silver Cup from which to drink victory…” Channelling Shakespeare, Jo Hogan expresses the thoughts of all true believers.
Haiku Bob – Preliminary Final: cupped in prayer
September 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob, hands unwittingly in prayer, savours the joy.
Strange Game in a Strange Land
September 25, 2018 by 6 Comments
Poet Damian Balassone delivers us another beautiful footy poem.
Pub Review: The Pretoria, Mannum
September 18, 2018 by 13 Comments
Mickey Randall reminisces about “crossing the courts” for after school drinks.
Footy teams have away strips – why not away anthems?
September 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
All clubs have their team song to sing after yet another win. But what about a club anthem – think Liverpool’s ‘You’ll never walk alone’ in the EPL. What about your club? Robert Allen starts a new discussion with the AFL in mind, but don’t let that stop you from including your code of preference.
The Brownlow?
September 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
Who’ll win the Brownlow? I don’t know, but The Rhymer emphatically, gives it a go!
Footy Grief, Hope and Perspective
September 16, 2018 by 7 Comments
Just as Jan felt that her Swans grieving period was drawing to a close – known to last until the cricket season – a simple road trip set her back as she explains.
Art Exhibition – Jim Pavlidis: Footy
September 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
Renowned football artist, Jim Pavlidis is holding an exhibition of his art from September 13 until September 27 in Fitzroy. The exhibition opens tonight at Printmaker Gallery, 227 Brunswick St, Fitzroy from 6pm. All welcome.
Almanac Music – Lazy Lester: The Same Thing Could Happen To You
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Peter Crossing pays tribute to blues man Leslie ‘Lazy Lester’ Johnson who passed a short while ago at 85 years young.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: The love for Melbourne in Melbourne
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
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]
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.
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