Champions All is finally out. 700 pages of punchy stories from 171 legends of the game over 8 decades of AFL/VFL footy. Today’s extract has players discussing the Grand Finals in the 2000s.
Almanac Books: Champions All Extract – Ken Hunter on depression
September 25, 2016 by 4 Comments
Old Dog’s book, Champions All is finally out. 700 pages of punchy stories from 171 legends of the game over 8 decades of AFL/VFL footy. The honesty in it is often overwhelming. History often looks very different from the inside. Today, Ken Hunter on Depression.
Almanac Book Review – Quentin: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes by Quentin Kenihan
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Chris Michaels brings us this review of Quentin Kenihan’s story. It “is a timely reminder about courage and determination; that’s three-o’clock-in-the-morning type of courage that few of us possess.”
Almanac Authors featured on Sunday’s ABC Grandstand
September 5, 2016 by 8 Comments
Listen to a replay of Matt Zurbo and Jan Courtin on ABC Grandstand.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words Part 2
September 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Part 2: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words by Matt Zurbo. In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Hawthorn to Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Book Review – Prince: Purple Reign
September 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Chris Michaels is impressed by Mick Wall’s biography, “Prince: Purple Reign”.
Almanac Books: Jan Courtin’s Love affair with the Swans
September 1, 2016 by 11 Comments
There was a great deal of love in Sydney today with the launch of Jan Courtin’s book at the SCG. Published in full is Jan’s speech, words that all footy supporters can relate to.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words – Part 1
September 1, 2016 by 10 Comments
Matt Zurbo has a new book published called Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words . In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Adelaide to GWS.
Almanac Book Review – Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other Thing
August 27, 2016 by 6 Comments
Chris Michaels reviews Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other Thing by Ashleigh Wilson.
Almanac Book Review: My Lifelong Love Affair with the Swans by Jan Courtin
August 26, 2016 by 17 Comments
Keiran Croker reviews Jan Courtin’s recently published book, My Lifelong Love Affair with the Swans.
Almanac Books: My lifelong love affair with the Swans
August 24, 2016 by 18 Comments
Those that know Jan Courtin know of her passion for the Swans. Jan has published a book about her life and this passion, based around her Footy Almanac postings and with some great photos.
Almanac Review: Our Sporting Life (Griffith Review’s recent sports edition)
August 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Tom Stephen has had a look at Our Sporting Life, Griffith Review (53).
Almanac Review: Upbeat – how art can thrive in adversity
July 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale presents a unique and inspirational story on Paul MacAlindin in his effort to establish a youth orchestra in Iraq.
The Hafey Years
May 5, 2016 by 4 Comments
Glen! reviews The Hafey Years; Reliving a golden Era at Richmond, by Elliot Cartledge perhaps worth a read down at Tigerland.
Book Review: The Straight Dope by Chip Le Grand
January 19, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Butler provides an thought provoking review of Chip Le Grand’s book, a must read.
Book Review: Breakfast with Bails
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For a good footy yarn, Ben Footner encourages you to read Paddy Steinfort’s “Breakfast with Bails”
Best of 2015 on australianrules.com.au
December 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Les Everett shares some thoughts from Knackers and others about their best music, books, movies etc in 2015.
Book Review: Joffa: Isn’t That Life?
August 19, 2015 by 10 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis reflects on the trauma, passion and generosity of Jeff ‘Joffa’ Corfe.
Book Review: Queensland’s footy origins worth cheering about
July 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
Harold Peacock reviews Murray Bird’s book of Queensland footy history “Athenians and Red Invincibles” and finds it a winner on all fronts.
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