Have you got a young boy, or girl, or know a Hawthorn supporter who is struggling with their reading. The Footy Almanac is perfect to get them on track.
The Footy Almanac 2013: great for kids who love footy, and the rest of the known universe
December 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Perth Test – Day 3: Teeing Off
December 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
Andrew Else reckons the poms are all talk and no ticker. At least a moonboot will solve Stuart Broad’s perennial shoe lace dramas.
Perth Test – Day 3: Things I Saw Today
December 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
What a difference a few months make. Smokie Dawson contrasts England’s arrogant dominance in Manchester with their Day 3 capitulation under relentless Australian bowling and WACA heat.
Perth Test – Day 2: There’s Only One Eric Bristow
December 15, 2013 by 10 Comments
John Harms watches as the Poms try to arrest their drastic decline, and remembers a low-point in English history. [Includes one of the better descriptions of Warney’s Ball of the Century-Ed]
2013 End of Year Sale and Gift List
December 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Is it better to give than receive? Tony Robb gives AFL powerbrokers, horse trainers, media ‘celebrities’ and the old enemies an extra big serve of Christmas comeuppance. With Santa best wishes to Kate, Carlton and Christian charity.
Perth Test – Day 1: A goodlookin batsman is like a goodlookin horse
December 14, 2013 by 12 Comments
The Almanac’s own Don Quixote (e.regnans aka David Wilson) and his faithful Rocinante (aka Clarrie Grimmett) journey through deserts, time and mind-bending heat to bring you this gripping saga of a gripping first day’s play at the WACA.
Perth Test – Day 1: Comeback Kings
December 14, 2013 by 53 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood is sick of Watto and calls for Santa’s return for Boxing Day. Why not make it Christmas every day?
Rock Country
December 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
Christian Ryan is an outstanding writer and editor.
His latest project is Rock Country which is a collection of writing on the Australian music scene.
For the 12 days of Christmas he is publishing one of the essays on the book’s website.
Never a dull moment in central Victorian footy
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Controversies and heated clashes all form part of the rich tapestry of footy in central Victoria. Richard Jones recalls a willing Grand Final of the `80s.
Resurrection
December 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone mixes his biblical metaphors to praise our saviour St Mitchell. A poetic tribute to a prodigal son returned. The crooked made straight? The scales lifted from our eyes? Praise be to him.
Perth Test – Writers Needed
December 12, 2013 by 18 Comments
Let us know who wants to write for the Perth Test. Which day suits you? The side is in good form but more writers and opinions keeps the team on their toes.
Crio’s racing: The metaphorical fan gets struck
December 11, 2013 by 12 Comments
Racing is currently testing the “Any Publicity Is Good Publicity” mantra, and Crio has the wrap on all the less-than-positive news. He’s also turning his mind to Flemington.
Ashes Diary 2013-14 – Entry No.2: Is sledging worth it?
December 11, 2013 by 8 Comments
Even if Australia win the Ashes, how will this series be remembered? And is Cricket Australia trying a new strategy by appealing to our inner-bogan?
Murrindindi tasting hosted by Dixon Advisory
December 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I suppose you could call this Almanac Christmas drinks and nibblies. (No charge – thanks to Dixon and Murrindindi Vineyeards) All welcome.
The Diary of a Pub Cricketer
December 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ed Henty has published his diary of a summer of cricket playing with such luminaries as The Rev, Emu, Dutchy and Big Dog, in a league where there’s no LBW, you can’t get out first ball and the most important aspect of fielding is not spilling your beer.
The Footy Almanac Makes It To The Pages Of The Colac Herald
December 10, 2013 by 27 Comments
Luke ‘Funky’ Reynolds lets us know how the 2013 Almanac is being welcomed down in the Otways. The Colac Herald is the second biggest seller in the area after Dairy News Australia.
Their Satanic Majesties Request
December 10, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone heard Kerry OKeefe compliment George Bailey for having ‘Sticky Fingers’. With the Rolling Stones set to tour not long after the Ashes Series, can you suggest a Test lineup based on Stones’ titles? Is “I can’t get no Satisfaction” on high rotation in the England dressing room?
Tim Lane – reflections 2004
December 10, 2013 by 9 Comments
Matt Watson celebrates Tim Lane’s career in sports broadcasting. Best all rounder since Davo? Let us know your opinion.
Man and boy
December 9, 2013 by 6 Comments
Time waits for no man – footballers, fans and timekeepers alike. Vin Maskell tells a poignant story of a day spent in the timekeeper’s box.
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