Stainless questions the role of Leadership in an AFL team and the language used by the Media in defining a team’s performance.
Almanac Life: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
May 28, 2016 by 11 Comments
On a wet and cold Melbourne day, Tess Pryor’s misery is enlightened by a fellow traveller who barracks for Essendon and “has a dog instaed of a cat.” [Superb – JTH]
Haiku Bob – Round 9 – What light there is
May 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob and his unique take on the Pies win against the Cats in Round 9.
The numbers game: Numbering of football players in Australia
May 24, 2016 by 11 Comments
Almanac History: How and when did the numbering of players begin across the codes of football in Australia? Roy Hay calls for interested parties to join the search.
Eurovision Spectacles and Probity Illusions
May 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
Robbo on controversial decisions when discussing the final result of Eurovision.
Haiku Bob – Round 8 – Light at one end
May 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob and his unique take on the Pies round 8 win.
Almanac Music: Frank Yamma on Tour
May 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Frank Yamma, one of Australia’s most significant Indigenous songwriters is performing at Montrose Town Centre on the 28th. Well worth it!
No. It couldn’t happen.
May 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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.
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