For those of us who love the game, we all know that footy is more than a game. It’s about family, connections, community, belonging. It’s a culture, even a religion. It’s also about stories and memories.
A-League Results run against the tips…
October 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A-League Results run against the tips… The A-League kicked off this weekend with its biggest combined attendance for week One. Over 93,000. Clearly I wasn’t the only person hanging out for the football season to burst into life.
AFL Grand Final: When Desire wore red and white
October 7, 2012 by 6 Comments
Paul Spinks has an everyman’s day at the Grand Final, and his fine observations and insights are testimony to the depth of connection fans have to the game.
Turnbull Stakes Day Wash-up
October 7, 2012 by 22 Comments
Sydney racing has developed a (well-earned) reputation for small fields and lack of pace in their races such that many “look” like the traditional boat races. It was great to see some long overdue jockey initiative rewarded in a couple of big races on Saturday. The unbeaten Proisir, the latest of Gai’s over-hyped “superstars” was [Read more]
Crio’s racing: Super Saturday at Randwick
October 7, 2012 by 69 Comments
Crio is salivating over a big week in racing – a bumper Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington and Super Saturday at Randwick.
St Andrews
October 7, 2012 by 5 Comments
This is not really a post. I just felt an overwhelming need to tell the world that I love watching golf played at St Andrews.
Revisiting a launch gone wrong
October 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
Matt Webber tells the story of a day which was supposed to be triumphant, but didn’t quite work out that way.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 25: What Makes a Champion?
October 6, 2012 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo reaches Tamworth, and catches up with Greg Champion.
The Footygods: Icarus
October 5, 2012 by 3 Comments
Even the greatest of champions have a flaw that can bring them down, says Ian Latham.
A grand final and a solemn march
October 5, 2012 by 10 Comments
Andrew Starkie attends the Grand Final then joins in the Peace March on Sydney Road the following day.
Almanac Rugby League: Yes, Virginia, there is meaning in rugby league
October 5, 2012 by 26 Comments
John Harms delivered the George Lovejoy Memorial Lecture in Brisbane.
The Ian McKay mark: Sixty years on
October 5, 2012 by 25 Comments
Bernard Whimpress reflects on Ian McKay’s classic mark taken 60 years ago, and the skill necessary to capture the moment.
The Rhyce Shaw (Shank) Redemption
October 5, 2012 by 5 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis follows Rhyce Shaw’s journey from maligned Magpie to heroic Swan.
Grand final parties
October 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A tiny viewing room to replicate the outer, interstate beers and pies – Rod Oaten created grand final parties to remember.
John Kingsmill’s Footy Diary: After the Dust
October 4, 2012 by 9 Comments
Port Adelaide has opened its doors to the white shoe brigade, led by a Sydney-based TV celebrity, says John Kingsmill.
AFL Grand Final: Like Otto the autopilot, Swans head into sunset
October 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
In another Fearless report, Paul Thomson hails the Swans and the Storm and suggests the AFL fix the free agency system quickly.
AFL Grand Final: Now let’s make it back-to-back
October 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Lounge room politics sorted, Emma Rene sits down to watch her Swans and new favourite, Mitch Morton.
Crio’s Question: one club conundrum
October 3, 2012 by 22 Comments
Crio invites us to consider the idea of players remaining at one club for their entire careers and asks what factors decide on how we remember those who have played at more than one club.
Review of Urban Futbol App
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Anastasia Dimitriadis Red Bull sponsors a new application called Urban Futbol. I decided to review the app for the Footy Almanac as many writers and readers of the Junior Almanac may be interested in trying it out. As you know, we are the generation that are addicted to apps. You score points by flicking [Read more]
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