Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Dees observations
The Man From Maribyrnong River
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Andrew Leonedas has a crack at the mob from Maribyrnong.
Almanac Art: Footy Grandstands
February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
More great artwork by Mike Hugo including Vic Park and EJ Whitten Stands
Who’s versing? Hawthorn
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Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Hawks observations
Who’s versing? GWS
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Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Giant observations
The Footy Almanac Manning Clark Cricket Lecture delivered by Dan Brettig.
January 29, 2016 by 6 Comments
Dan Brettig delivered the Manning Clark Cricket Lecture at the Clyde Hotel last night. Here is the speech (which was followed by a lively q and a on cricket in Australia over the past decade.)
Who’s versing? Gold Coast
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A quick verse on Gold Coast by Alex Darling
Who’s versing? Geelong
January 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
A short sharp preview for Geelong’s season by Alex Darling
Red, white and black to the core, but a lusty Dusty I can’t ignore
January 27, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jen Muirden’s ode to Dusty, from her second favourite team.
Almanac Music: What will the cat drag in (from Steely Dan Reader)
January 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
It’s been 10 years since Neil Drysdale interviewed Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen. His piece is linked here.
Who’s versing? Fremantle
January 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A poetic last roll of the dice for Freo?
What St Kilda tells us about St Kilda
January 25, 2016 by 9 Comments
Neil Drysdale, a new voice at the Almanac, sent us this seven-minute film (made by one of his Scottish colleagues) about St Kilda, thinking it may be of interest to our audience. This is a must-see for all Sainters and fellow travellers. And what impact does the origin of its name have on the St Kilda Football Club?
Stan Grant puts the booing of Adam Goodes into historical and social perspective (this YouTube clip now includes all four speakers)
January 25, 2016 by 11 Comments
Stan Grant has made an important speech at the IQ2 debate at The Ethics Centre. Many people will never have encountered this history before. That is the nature of a gross power imbalance.
This recording now includes all speaker. Stan Grant was followed by columnist Rita Panahi, then lawyer Pallavi Sinha, and actor Jack Thompson.
Who’s versing? Essendon
January 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The eloquent empathy for Essendon in verse by Alex Darling
Almanac beer ads: If she’s a girl who knows how to catch trout
January 25, 2016 by 7 Comments
There’s been some classic beer ads over the years. Does anyone remember this? [Mickey Randall started this in Long Bombs to Snake. Please suggest others – Ed]
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