Peter Baulderstone uses Australia Day to consider our national identity and values, and how that is reflected in our sporting history.
Thanks Adam
January 26, 2014 by 38 Comments
The Almanac’s long range Cup tip has got up. Adam Goodes as Australian of the Year was a ‘lock’ when JTH put him on the cover of the 2012 Almanac. Peter Baulderstone uses editorial privilege to resurrect his 30 May piece when Adam was at the centre of the racism debate. Feel free to add your own tribute.
Platform 15 – summer edition
January 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Bruno Lettieri is a dynamo in getting the words of both emerging writers and established writers on to the page in his various roles as teacher, mentor, facilitator, and Bloods’ supporter. He is a good friend of The Footy Almanac. See the latest publication.
The last ball of the last Test
January 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Vin Maskell with the ultimate metaphor.
The Art of Swing
January 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ever wondered what happened to cricket discards that don’t make the cut as Channel 9 commentators? Old cricket balls; scoresheets; English batsmen and ageing off spinners? Paul McGrath turns them into fascinating art. Check out his exhibition details here.
Christmas Bon Bons
December 30, 2013 by 6 Comments
A meditation from Peter Baulderstone on the meaning of tolerance, community, acceptance and Christmas/Festivus.
What do you want on your Toast?
December 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
A summer-time treat from the Almanac’s artist-in-residence Kate Birrell. A tasty treat. Pretty as a picture.
Rock Country
December 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
Christian Ryan is an outstanding writer and editor.
His latest project is Rock Country which is a collection of writing on the Australian music scene.
For the 12 days of Christmas he is publishing one of the essays on the book’s website.
Mandela and Sport
December 7, 2013 by 13 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reflects on the life and miracle of Nelson Mandela. Mandela used sport to communicate and inspire. Sport used Mandela to find the ‘better angels’ in its own nature, and in those who play and watch it.
Saint Gough’s Day
December 2, 2013 by 10 Comments
Neil Anderson expresses his gratitude to Gough Whitlam on the 41st anniversary of the 1972 “It’s Time” election win.
The Hunnas still have more to give: A Profile interview with Mark Seymour
December 2, 2013 by 6 Comments
Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens wants to throw his arms around you, and take you to the holy grail of Oz Rock. Cobba interviews Mark Seymour the lead man of the legendary Hunters & Collectors.
Poetry: The first ball of the first Test
November 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
Vin Maskell offers some blank verse that touches on something elemental in first encounters of all kinds.
How to play Cricket
November 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Young Fraser Sutherland shares a poem that beautifully captures the temperament of the bowler.
The Footy Almanac 2013 cover art
October 30, 2013 by 30 Comments
This year, The Footy Almanac cover has been painted by Melbourne artist (and Almanac contributor) Kate Birrell who has captured Luke Hodge and his driving left foot. Here’s a bit about Kate, and a bit from Kate, expressing her love of the everyday. (Kate’s original painting is up for auction – Ed)
To Everything There is a Season
October 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
The O’Donnell family is reminded of life and death at this time each October.
AFL Grand Final Haiku – Hospital Kick
October 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Here is the result of the first real-time global footy haiku kukai thanks to its convenor Haiku Bob. (Classic – ed)
Poetry: The Brownlowest Night of My Life
October 5, 2013 by 5 Comments
Paul Molloy makes his Almanac debut with a narrative poem about footy and love.
Almanac Art: Footy Fun Day
September 20, 2013 by 7 Comments
You may have seen Jack Riewoldt riding to school on his bike this week. School kids are celebrating Footy Fun Day, or Footy Colours Day, this month by wearing their team colours in support of a charity.
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