The Footy Almanac

Closed and open chaos – a game theory amateur’s view on Australian Rules

March 25, 2013 by Lachie Gaylard 3 Comments

As the first school term wraps up, and the footy proper begins, Lachie Gaylard traces a line between the game theory chapter in his Foundation Maths textbook and Australian Rules.

AFL Round 1 – Adelaide vs Essendon: Let there be light

March 25, 2013 by Max Wiggins 1 Comment

It was a big weekend of mixed fortunes for Max Wiggins – Essendon played their first game of the season and he had his tennis grand final the following day.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 3: Canberra v St George – The Hoodoo and the Subaru

March 24, 2013 by Nick Campton Leave a Comment

Listening to rugby league on the radio is a frantic experience. Because you’ve no idea of the exact field position of the play, how much a player bends the line or even who has the momentum. But it’s sure as shit better than nothing, and the Subaru is wired to 702 on a hot [Read more]

The Handbag Boys: a footy tragic is redeemed

March 24, 2013 by Almanac Admin 4 Comments

Ex-pat muso Ron Wells has discovered the Almanac from the US. This is the story of his life in footy. (Highly recommended – ed)

Summer Report two months late

March 24, 2013 by Max Wiggins Leave a Comment

Reverberations of Australian cricket’s homeworkgate continue, with Max Wiggins getting his summer report in two months late.

The Season-Started-Last-Night-So-If-Anything-It’s-Late 2013 Preview: West Coast

March 23, 2013 by Adam Ritchie Leave a Comment

Adam Ritchie gets his West Coast preview to us in the nick of time.

MYM- Maronite Youth Melbourne footy interview on State of Origin clash

March 22, 2013 by Danielle Eid 6 Comments

It’s always interesting to see the connection between a church community and their love of AFL. Religion can be said to be a touchy topic, but when united as one community for the love of AFL suddenly religion takes a back seat for a few hours when it all becomes about tactics, teammates and a [Read more]

Where have you gone Australian leadership, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you

March 22, 2013 by Sean Curtain 24 Comments

We have a cricket team led by Watson and a country led by Gillard. In the words of Marvin Gaye (no, not that bit about needing sexual healing), “What’s going on?”

LAST CHANCE TODAY! The Footy Almanac Tipping Comp and the time-honoured Tip the Top 8 Comp.

March 22, 2013 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

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If you are coming to the Season Launch on March 22 you will receive free entry into these competitions BUT YOU NEED TO JOIN THEM NOW.

Season 31, and all the very best to those strapping on the boots this year

March 22, 2013 by Matt Zurbo 7 Comments

Matt Zurbo is working his way into his 31st season. And his enthusiasm has never waned.

Gramps

March 22, 2013 by Ged McMahon 5 Comments

Ged McMahon pays tribute to Gramps, who left a strong legacy and a lifetime of football memories.

Round 1/2 Preview

March 22, 2013 by Sal Ciardulli Leave a Comment

Trying to pick a winner in the footy and the horses, let Sal Ciardulli help with his infamous tips.

Crio’s Racing

March 21, 2013 by crio 34 Comments

“Going to the races”, perhaps more so than ever before, is now an umbrella term for an assortment of possibilities. Look at some of this weekend’s offerings for example… Friday is the final Valley Nights for the season and the meeting has been swamped by a media blitz surrounding Black Caviar’s “appearance” (MVR8, 9.55pm and [Read more]