Carlton 200-gamer Curly Austin is the guest at the Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, Nov 11. All welcome.
Almanac Cricket – Citrus Bob’s Perth Test pre-game challenge
October 25, 2016 by 22 Comments
The First Test, Australia v South Africa, begins in Perth next Thursday. Citrus Bob lays down your challenge: pick the team in batting order (“before the selectors get their hands on it”).
Almanac Racing – Cup Day at Caulfield
October 14, 2016 by 20 Comments
It’s one of the iconic days on the sporting calendar – Caulfield Cup Day.
Perfect weather, great fields…all we need are some winners. Tips please.
Mental Health Week – a son’s tale
October 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Jesse Maskell puts in his two cents’ worth about mental health. “I made this little video not for me but in the hope of reaching out to others who might need it.”
Press Release: Sports Writers Festival (Oct 14-19)
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Sports Writers’ Festival is on again in Melbourne. Here is the program and how you can buy tickets.
Why the Brownlow is the worst individual award to win
October 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Lucas Lewit-Mendes looks at the voting in a number of games throughout the year and wonders out loud why high possessions often wins over high quality in the umpires eyes.
Get in line: The next 18 AFL Premiers
September 30, 2016 by 7 Comments
Mike Hugo has crunched the numbers and had a look into the crystal ball to find our next 18 premiers. Lean patch for the Hawks coming up
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: The Hawks are dead, long live the Dogs
September 17, 2016 by 37 Comments
Gigs is astounded. [Gigs has made his feelings clear. Add your response to the game – Ed]
Almanac Book Cover 2016: May I be ever so humble…
September 12, 2016 by 8 Comments
The ongoing discussion on The 2016 Footy Almanac takes an interesting twist with Earl O’Neill’s nomination.
Almanac Art: The Broons and Oor Wullie turn 80
September 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
On the 80th anniversary of the initial publication of the artist’s best known characters, Neil Drysdale shines a light on Dundonian cartoonist Dudley Watkins
Almanac Book Review: All This In 60 Minutes – Nick Lee (Allen & Unwin – $32.99)
September 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
A hard hitting review of ’60 Minutes’ cameraman Nick Lee’s new book, “All This In 60 Seconds”, from Chris Michaels.
Almanac Season Review (and Round 23 report): Carlton – A flat end to a fresh start
August 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
How to rate the year? John Butler is happy that current management and coaching practices at Carlton differ from the old. And he’s got some advice for cocky Bomber fans.
Almanac Junior Footy – Under-10s East Keilor v Keilor Highlights
August 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Highlights from the under-10s East Keilor v Keilor Grand Final.
VAFA – B Section – Fitzroy v Beaumaris: A Storm is Coming
August 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Fitzroy took on the top side, Beaumaris, at Brunswick Street and after a tight first half blew the game open away with a superb third quarter and a fighting final quarter for a fantastic win. They’re now third on the ladder with a vital game against Old Scotch coming up at home this coming Saturday (Aug 20).
Gideon Haigh, Alicia Sometimes and John Harms at Readings (Carlton)
August 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Our Sporting Life is out now. Contributors Gideon Haigh, Alicia Sometimes and John Harms will be in conversation with Griffith Review editor Julianne Schultz at Readings in Carlton on Wednesday, August 10.
The Odd Friday Lunch: Aug 5 with Percy Jones
August 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, Aug 5. All welcome.
Round 19 – Fremantle v Sydney: We sure needed that percentage boost!
August 1, 2016 by 8 Comments
As it turns out, Jan was nervous for no reason as the Swans rolled to an easy win.
In praise of Wally Junior
July 27, 2016 by 6 Comments
Neil Anderson, like most Bulldog supporters, was deeply affected by Mitch Wallis’ injury. “Thank God for the Almanac to be able to share thoughts when things are grim”, he writes.
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