John Kingsmill isn’t a North fan but, in Leicester style, he maps out a scenario for an unlikely, improbable but still possible outcome for season 2016. He may be proved wrong as early as this weekend. We hope so.
The Boy Next Door
May 17, 2016 by 18 Comments
Peter Baulderstone loved every minute of footy on the weekend. The underdogs triumphed and his Eagles vanquishers. But the highlight was hearing the boy next door kick the footy alone in the dark after his Navy Blues won again against the odds. (Poetry Warning: Swish – contains Bobby Gibson reference).
Book Launch: “The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s Vilification Policy” (May 25)
May 16, 2016 by 3 Comments
You are invited to the book launch of “The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s Vilification Policy” to be held on the morning of May 25 in Melbourne. Come along to support old Almanac friends Sean Gorman, Dean Lusher and Keir Reeves.
Haiku Bob – Round 7 – Whispering Gums
May 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob on the Pies Round 7 loss and how the whispers are starting to grow about the coach.
Tom Wills, Weddos and the scorn of the village
May 12, 2016 by 29 Comments
In his confronting and honest post, Phil Dimitriadis discusses his link to Tom Wills, Weddings Parties Anything, The Almanac and his own struggles.
Almanac Music: Desiring and Joy in Lygon Street
May 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
A classic Melbourne moment came from nowhere.
Almanac Art: Calling all artists who would like to exhibit their (football) works in Mildura and the Riverland
May 10, 2016 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber is convening a major football art exhibition in Mildura. If you would like to be part of the exhibition here’s how to get involved. [This looks terrific – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: ‘How scoring made me political’ or ‘How cricket made me a socialist’
May 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
A ripper piece in The Cricket Monthly from Elizabeth Ammon.
Haiku Bob – Round 6 – Still clings slowly
May 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob his take on the Pies loss against the Eagles.
Tom Wills: books, plays, references in works of history, art work
May 6, 2016 by 7 Comments
What do we know of Tom Wills? Here are a few books and other works where he is depicted. Please add others.
The idea of resilience
May 5, 2016 by 31 Comments
David Wilson went to a talk recently, that has changed the way he thinks. Mental health is the big kahuna.
Fitzroy Rotary Update Round 7
May 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fuchias and Mayblooms Farewell a Few Prize Pool is $2000 181 entries remain
May 2 Anniversary: The Life and Impact of Tom Wills
May 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Greg de Moore wrote a celebrated biography of the remarkable Australian character Tom Wills. Here Greg gives an overview of the life and impact of one of the most intriguing Australians.
Now that you’ve heard of Mason Cox
April 29, 2016 by 5 Comments
And after an Anzac Day debut, a handy mark and goal with his first kick in the league, here’s a piece on US politics by Mason Cox himself.
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