What happens to elite athletes after retirement? On Four Corners tonight… “elite athletes blow the whistle on the high price paid for sporting glory.”
“After the game” – Four Corners – on the struggles of elite athletes post-retirement
May 1, 2017 by 7 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Pies weekends are getting worse (oh dear!)
April 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest installment in Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life brings all the latest on the AFL, Magpies Netball, and the VFL. Get involved in the comment section!
The ANZAC Day “tradition”
April 26, 2017 by 14 Comments
An insightful argument for breaking the tradition of the Essendon-Collingwood ANZAC Day match from Stainless.
Round 3 – Richmond v West Coast: Oh! Tigers!
April 12, 2017 by 3 Comments
Richmond are off to a flyer in 2017 and a match up with Brisbane next week is getting Gill excited about the thought of going 4-0.
A Day on the Green: Annie’s Lane
March 27, 2017 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall enjoyed The Whitlams and others at Annie Lane’s winery. He also got to experience the joy of discovering an unexpected game of cricket.
Talking about Life as I Know it and sports writing at Boroondara Library March 21
March 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Looking forward to tomorrow night in Hawthorn. Thanks to Boroondarra Library for the invitation. Always good to talk about M.J. Payne. And about writing generally.
Almanac Sponsors: Welcome to Voila Hair & Beauty
March 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
We welcome Carole Jordan and Voila Hair & Beauty as a sponsor of our women’s footy coverage.
Great teams of the SANFL
March 15, 2017 by 4 Comments
This classic piece by Flag No. 10 was first published on the Talking Footy SA site. Once you’re on the wavelength you’ll be rewarded. [So original! – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Four from four
March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is a very happy Colingwood fan as they scored a clean sweep over the weekend in all competitions.
Calling MCC members who went to the T20 on Friday night
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If you went to the T20 on Friday night and would like to write a short piece for the MCC Members Blog – Balcony Banter – please drop me a line.
Almanac Community: Help raise some cash for scosa (and win some Jay Schulz iconography)
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Especially for Port Adelaide supporters and lovers of Jay Schulz – and those who can afford a few $$ for a good cause.
Odd Friday Lunch – Feb 3: David Rhys-Jones
January 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy the company of David Rhys-Jones (and Perce) this Friday at the North Fitzroy Arms first Odd Friday Lunch for 2017.
Almanac Summer: Multi-tasking
January 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jamie ‘Igor’ Simmons with a little Summer inspired multi-tasking.
Thanks from young Aidan
January 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
A short message to the Almanac community from Aidan Hammond. [I reckon Aidan might be nine years old – JTH]
Almanac Racing – Woolamai’s no picnic for Racing’s innovators
January 11, 2017 by 17 Comments
We dis racing authorities for lacking initiative and then, of course, pounce on any issues that arise when a new enterprise gets wobbly. But the decision to offer full TAB coverage for the Woolamai picnics was FWD, notwithstanding the positives of coverage given to arguably the most vibrant segment of the local game. Sadly we [Read more]
North Fitzroy Arms: Odd Friday (Christmas) Lunch (Dec 23)
December 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join Perc for lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday (Dec 23).
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba Test: Time will tell
December 12, 2016 by 4 Comments
Test cricket returns to Brisbane on Thursday. The team, opponent, conditions and game all very different from recent Chappell-Hadlee life. Citrus Bob gazes into his crystal ball.
Odd Friday Lunch with Stacky (Dec 9)
November 30, 2016 by 3 Comments
Have lunch with Stacky at the North Fitzroy Arms on Friday December 9.
Would you like to write a book review? I have a couple of good ones up for grabs.
November 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We’ve got a couple of excellent books to hand over to reviewers.
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