Mickey’s musings on Grand Final entertainment and music as a whole. The Killers, good. Meatloaf, for the most part, good. U2, a few decades ago, great. P!nk, well…
Post-siren: the players v the lens
October 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
We all saw the brilliant post-siren vision of the Tiger celebrating their hard-fought Premiership – but should there be such a swarm of media after the final siren? Dave H has his say. (You’ve got my vote – Paddy.)
A Tribute to Fitzy: Our Amateur Football Hero
September 28, 2017 by 5 Comments
Anna Pavlou gives a touching tribute to her uncle Fitzy who made a lasting impact on her with his love of footy. This is a beautiful piece – Ed.
1980 Premiership Port – Harry Tinson
September 28, 2017 by 28 Comments
Matt Watson has his late grandfather’s unopened bottle of 1980 Richmond Premiership port. How much potential in a bottle of alcohol? As he uncovers the story behind the bottle, Matt pledges to open it if the Tigers salute on Saturday.
Almanac Radio Interview Today: Jon Faine’s Conversation Hour
September 28, 2017 by 4 Comments
Writer, university researcher and now Guardian contributor and assistant sports editor Kate O’Halloran and John Harms will be Jon Faine’s guests on The Conversation Hour today (Thursday) from 11am. (774 ABC Melbourne) They will be talking about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. But it’s also slightly different Conversation Hour today. The discussion will take place [Read more]
Executive Networking with Susan Alberti AC: Kicking Goals in Business and Life
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Almanckers Yvette Wroby and Lyn Campbell-Anderson are frocking up to go hear Susan Alberti talk business. Really, we’d go anywhere to hear this champion of women’s footy talk. You are all invited. Details within. It will be a very different Yvette Wroby experience.
Ode to Ross Oakley – and Sheeds
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Peter Crossing has written a thank you to Ross Oakley and Kevin Sheedy for helping expand the VFL/AFL.
The 6th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The 6th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai kicks off this Saturday. Get involved in artistic fun while watching a classic Grand Final.
Captain Cotch and first mate, Dusty
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Jen Muirden has gone the full John ‘Tiger’ Mellencamp with this tribute.
Manning Clark House – Festival of Ideas: Is Democracy in Australia Working?
September 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Manning Clark House – An historic house for contemporary debate – has its Festival of Ideas coming up next month incorporating a dinner with guest speaker Professor Frank Bongiorno.
Almanac Music – Friday’s for funerals, Saturday’s for brides: Tex, Don and Charlie
September 15, 2017 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall started his ironic tea towel collection before immersing himself in Tex, Don and Charlie’s sonic landscapes.
Lewis Melican
September 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone writes about Swan Lewis Melican in this poem.
The Art of Football Mark II
September 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has curated the biggest AFL art exhibition ever. The Art of Football Mark II launches on Wednesday 13th of September. A few Almanackers will have their works featured in the exhibition.
A Dusty cut for me!
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
A moment of reflection as Haje visits the barber and sees a couple of kids getting the Dusty mohawk.
Fathers’ Day: My Dad Shoodabeen a Coodabeen
September 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Anna Pavlou was lucky enough to attend the Coodabeen Champions live show last week at the Arts Centre with her dad, helping her connect with his past.
A Romance with Football
September 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Our very own Ebony McKenna will be on SEN radio tomorrow afternoon chatting to Francis Leach about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017.
Haiku Bob – Round 23 – still hanging
September 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Round 23 musings from Haiku Bob
Almanac Music: A Letter to Walter Becker
September 6, 2017 by 5 Comments
Brian The Ruminator does just that as he reflects on the passing of Steely Dan’s Walter Becker.
Art Exhibition for September 2018: Footy, Passion and Pain.
September 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Caulfield may be one of the smallest groups but they are the most ambitious. Their support of all things community extends to The Glen Eira Artist Society, Yvette Wroby and Kate Birrell and many others. While reading ‘Siren’s Call’, an idea was formed in the mind of one of the members – and exploded. This 2018 Exhibition is the result. So get painting, writing, photographing and thinking about what Australian football means to our communities and lives.
Almanac Beer: Prickly Moses is up and about
September 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac and Prickly Moses are delighted to announce a partnership for the AFL Finals series leading up to the Otway Oktoberfest. Luke Reynolds, who is one of the brewers at Prickly Moses, tells the story. [And explains how you can win tickets to the Otway Oktoberfest]
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