Peter Schumacher gives a Wrap (again) for Round 1 and a rap to the AFL. Covers all this weeks footy news, and a few hit-outs to boot. Give us your notes on what you have seen at the end of the longest first round ever.
For those who have joined I Tipped This comp, or would still like to
March 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Some info for those who have signed up to I Tipped This, or would like to.
Meet Luke Hodge at East Coburg CC Sports Night (TONIGHT)
March 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
Luke Hodge, up close and personal, at the George Georgiou East Coburg CC extravaganza on March 20. Get your copy of The Footy Almanac signed by the bloke on the cover. (Open the post for details) Please [email protected]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 91– The Great Lev Yashin (1966)
March 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lev Yashin was a keeper and a star for USSR. He was also a real character, writes Dennis Gedling.
MYM Vics victorious in state of origin clash
March 10, 2014 by 10 Comments
Danielle Eid As many of you know I have been reporting on footy training sessions and meetings for the MYM (Maronite Youth Melbourne) boys as the team’s journalist. Much like the coaching staff I have seen these boys improve on the field and become a team. All the laps and push ups on boiling hot [Read more]
The Footy Almanac (AFL) Tip the Top 8 Competition (a season highlight)
March 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Perhaps the greatest intellectual challenge of the footy season: both entering, and understanding how it is calculated. (It’s actually pretty simple – Ed) Pick your Top 8 in order and win the cash prize.
The Footy Almanac (AFL) Tipping Competition 2014
March 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Build your family’s fortune.
Represent your footy club.
Enjoy a better standard of banality in your footy-tipping banter.
Geelong v North Melbourne
March 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Josh Barnstable has relocated to Melbourne. But he needs a Kangaroo fix, so he’s off to Kardinia Park.
NTFL Preliminary Final Preview
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Who will line up against the all-conquering St Marys in next week’s Northern Territory grand final? Jackson Clark previews the preliminary final clash between Waratah and Wanderers.
Utterly absorbing Test cricket forum
March 5, 2014 by 48 Comments
This is absolutely brilliant cricket; brilliant sport. Add your comment if you love Test cricket. [Advice for the skipper and N. Lyon welcome – Ed]
JTH with Bruno Lettieri at Rupertswood
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
John Harms in conversation with Bruno Lettieri as part of The Twilight School at Salesian College. (March 11)
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 100-Rivaldo’s dive against Turkey (2002)
March 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
In this World Cup year, Dennis Gelding begins his series of 100 World Cup moments from an Australian perspective. He starts with Rivaldo. [Great idea DG. Looking forward to the countdown – Ed]
I Tipped This AFL tipping competition: great value, great prizes – $10,000 up for grabs
March 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Tipsters This is a fantastic tipping comp – with ripper prizes. $10,000 to the winner, in a small field. The odds are very good, comparatively . And you are never out of it. There are competitions within competitions and prizes galore. Here’s how it works: You can tip in the traditional/conventional manner – straight out. You [Read more]
The Calvary Open-Hearted Rehabilitation Stakes
February 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
John Kingsmill, writer, designer, graphic artist and a tower of strength (often behind the scenes) to the whole Almanac thingo had some (major) running repairs on his heart last week. I am happy to say that this typical JK email has been penned to convey the message that things are on the improve.
The Ice Man
February 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Nicko fills us in on a young Australian who represented us at the World Junior Curling Championships in Denmark. Get your fix of Winter Olympics dreams.
2013 AFL Grand Final: Reports
February 12, 2014 by 3 Comments
As the NAB Challenge gets under way, get back in the footy mood with the many 2013 Grand Final reports from our writers around the globe (mainly Hawthorn, East Kew and parts of Box Hill). Take your pick. [Who played in the Grand Final?]
Black and Proud: Racism in Sport – Feb 12
February 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
An interesting seminar at the Wheeler Centre involving Angela Pippos, Sean Gorman, Gilbert McAdam and Gary Osmond. Emerges out of the book Black and Proud by Matthew Klugman and Gary Osmond.
Congratulations to Susie Giese
February 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
Cats fan and story-teller Susie Giese is now an intern at AFL Media.
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