There is not much about Melbourne sport than this group of mates don’t know about or haven’t lived through, writes Ron Reed.
David Bridie prepares for the Grand Final with a chat and a rendition of ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’
September 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
David Bridie is a lifelong Dees’ fan. He has lived a Dees’ life. In case you missed the Footy Almanac’s Grand Final lunch on Zoom on Saturday, check out John Harms’s interview with him, including a couple of great renditions of the Melbourne theme song on a unique instrument.
Almanac Book Review: John Althorp’s ‘Yee-Oh! A South Adelaide FC Scrapbook’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 27, 2021 by 10 Comments
Bernard Whimpress reviews a recent bespoke project for South Adelaide diehards by John Althorp, but notes its value for a wider audience – not least in an element of fun it brings to the halls of sports history.
Information for The Footy Almanac Zoom Grand Final Lunch today
September 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some info (including Zoom link) about the lunch today.
Almanac Art and Poetry: My City
September 25, 2021 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell on the state of play in her city: Melbourne.
The Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard (for today’s Grand Final Lunch)
September 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
This is the Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard after 7 places have been counted. One to go.
Almanac (International) Football – Andi Dyah: Indonesia’s First Footballer
September 21, 2021 by 10 Comments
Rob Spurr brings us the inspiring story of Andi Dyah, ‘Indonesia’s first footballer’, aid worker and humanitarian. From humble beginnings in West Java in the late 90s, Andi’s dedication and determination saw footy grow to the point where Indonesia played in the AFL International Cup less than 20 years later. (Remarkable, totally inspiring – Ed.)
Almanac Music: Favourite cover versions
August 17, 2021 by 23 Comments
Great cover versions of songs have been exercising Ian Hauser’s mind of late. He offers several of his top picks.
AFLW expansion planned for the 2022/23 season
August 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The AFLW has outlined the expansion of the competition to include all 18 clubs for the 2022/23 season. The Footy Almanac is a keen supporter of the women’s game and aims to keep you up to date as details emerge. Here are several recent announcements.
Almanac Sporting Names: Beer, Onions and Flowers…something’s Amiss…
June 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Sport has always attracted those who are fascinated with names and numbers. Andy Thurlow considers players with names that don’t seem to fit.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 10: Magic Round at Suncorp!
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend. Rugby league editor Ian Hauser can’t see anyone pulling a rabbit out of the hat to spring a surprise – he’s gone with the favourites all the way.
The Beeaanly Bugle: The Run Home
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Beeaans’ final three games of the season, as told by Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel in his weekly column about his local basketball team.
Round 6 to Round 8 – Catching up with Saints footy: Horrible Loss to Getting the Saints brand back to Only Playing Last Quarter
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Things have been difficult for Yoshi in Japan. With the effects of Covid on the country, and working three part-time jobs for a living does not leave Yoshi much time for catching up with his favourite footy team. Here are his reports of St Kilda’s past three games.
The Muse: Musings on Anzac Day
April 25, 2021 by 9 Comments
The Muse had an Abbotts Lager and mused about Anzac Day and what the brothers Smith and Hutchins from the Australian bush were fighting for.
Almanac Poetry: Uncle Bert and the 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycling Race
March 30, 2021 by 6 Comments
This week, Kevin Densley’s poem is about two relatives, Fardie and Bert, who rode in the 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne – yes, for some time, the famous cycling event went in the opposite direction to what is the case today.
AFL Club Logos
March 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
If you are in the Footy Almanac footy tipping comp can you please make your club logo your profile pic on ESPN Footy Tips so we can start to calculate the leading club in the teams event.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A night at the footy
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
The simple pleasures of passing suburban Melbourne on the train to the MCG are all Vaughan Menlove needed to rekindle his connection with the triumphant Tigers at their home ground after a year of distance.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 2: More experiences and observations from DJS
December 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Daryl Schramm is intrigued by the second day of the First Test between Australia and India and think that, from here, anything can happen.
Almanc (WAFL/W) Footy: More finals for Freo Oval by Les Everett
September 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Les has the latest on the WAFL and the WAFLW.
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