The Sports Writers Festival 2017

The Sports Writers Festival 2017 is coming to Melbourne (28/29th Oct) and Sydney (3rd/4th Nov) with a quality cast of speakers and topics. Further details inside.

Grand Final Edition – The (insert names here) Cups

Our last day in September edition of this now traditional award is named in honour of

UH Grand Final Lunch – Susan Alberti and Women in Leadership (WIL)

University House Members and Guests are invited to join our Grand Final Lunch with Special Guest Susan Alberti, tomorrow Thurs 28th September.

Technical problems with the Footy Almanac website (you can help us work out what’s going on)

The technical issues have been resolved. But if you are still having any difficulties accessing the site please let us know via comment or email. [email protected]

The Footballing Cordners (first published in the Town Crier)

Glen! gives an outline of the famous Cordner family. This yarn first appeared in Town Crier.

Call for Social Media Images

Call for any and all images for use on new Almanac social media platforms. Please contact [email protected]

Match Review Panel: Consistently Inconsistent

Anna Pavlou comes in off the long run in this searing assessment of the MRP.

AFL International Cup 2017 – Fiji v France

Jarrod ventured out for the sunnier half of the opening day of International Cup action and was on hand to see Fiji knock over France.

VWFL – Box Hill Hawks v Seaford Tigerettes: Historic win for the Hawks

This report from Callum O’Connor suggests the Box Hill – Seaford game was an exciting affair. Congrats to Clare O’Donnell whose progress we have been following. Clare had a terrific game by all accounts and was mentioned by her couch for six tackles in the last quarter.

SANFL Round 13 – North Adelaide v Norwood: A Norwood extravaganza

Rulebook captures a big couple of days for Norwood, built around a hard fought win at Prospect

The 2017 Screamadelica Cup

Earl O’Neill gives a counterpoint from his last post with an uplifting rock and roll track.

The friendly ghosts of East Gosford

Alex Darling returns to footy in Gosford and finds some enjoyment amidst the fog on his first night with the Terrigal Avoca Panthers

Round 11 Premiership Favourites

Aidan Hammond updates us on the AFL premiership race.

Almanac News: Our site was down for a few hours but it’s sorted now

A brief note re various – including news on State of Origin from JTH.

The Swans: Can a lifetime of habit be changed?

Jan Courtin wonders if she can kick her 67-year habit of worrying about the Bloods, and whether their big win against the Saints will make it even more difficult!

Galahs DVDs

We have five winners of the Galahs DVDs.

Round 9 Preview – A Stroke of Fortune

Sal Ciardulli gives his view on some of this weeks issues and also gives a comprehensive preview to each game!

Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Now Edition

Hamish Neal previews the much anticipated A-League Grand Final Between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory.

Fitzroy Tip One Update: Cats scratch plenty

Those who put their faith in the Pussies are kicking themselves.

Lord’s Taverners Event (May 30)

Join Gillon McLachlan, James Sutherland and Cameron Ling at the Lord’s Taverners’ dinner on May 30.