The Footy Almanac

crio’s Q?

October 8, 2012 by crio 9 Comments

A “good media performer”…that’s what you wanna be.
Pays heaps, carries cred – opens doors. Develops a “brand”.
Draftees get trained up very quickly.
Be slick or be a “character” – Ch9/MMM bank on a JB/Billy duet.

Off Season Odyssey – Part 26: Bread and Sports

October 8, 2012 by Matt Zurbo 7 Comments

Somehow, while heading towards work on the Gold Coast, the ute stops at a pub. Well, I never! How could it not? The town is high in the mountains, full of trees and old school buildings, which make it look much smaller, more forgotten than it is, in good ways. The pub’s the St.Kilda [Read more]

Relief, Nirvana and the Infographic

October 8, 2012 by Cobba 5 Comments

By Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens It would be a tragedy had I not documented my experiences at the 2012 Grand Final. So, I do so, hoping that it does not become lost among the thousands of writings about the game, the result and the experience. But one thing can be certain, just like the other 99,682 fans who [Read more]

SANFL Grand Final: Winning ugly

October 8, 2012 by Bernard Whimpress 7 Comments

Bernard Whimpress says Norward fully deserved its 28th premiership as it had dominated the 2012 season in which it lost just two games during the minor round and it crushed West in both finals.

Tip the Top 8: Bogue County wins in stunning All Nations count

October 8, 2012 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Bogue County (Barwon Heads) has taken out the time-honoured Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Competition after another riveting count at the All Nations Hotel on Grand Final Eve. Friendless in betting, the unheralded tipster beat seasoned campaigner A. Fithall (Williamstown) by 5 points, with Smokie Dawson (Williamstown) a further 5 points away in third position.

Almanac Rugby League – Introducing The Rugby League Almanac

October 8, 2012 by Almanac Admin 6 Comments

It brings us great delight to announce the inaugural Rugby League Almanac, edited by John Harms and Nick Tedeschi.

AFL Grand Final: It’s all about the love

October 8, 2012 by Keiran Croker 5 Comments

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 lee mcgowan 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 Paul Spinks 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 Budge 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]