In this comprehensive essay, historian Roger Spaull revisits the career of Jack Mueller, a Team of the Century player for the Melbourne Football Club. (A meticulously researched and compiled biography of a Demon icon – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – AFLW 2023 Grand Final: Lions roar!
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Lions have stormed home to defeat the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Here’s the story!
Almanac Cricket – WBBL: Adelaide Strike(r)s again!
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Adelaide Strikers have clinched back-to-back WBBL titles after a pulsating win over Brisbane Heat in front of a big Adelaide crowd.
Almanac Footy (Umpiring): Unexpected debut….Why did I agree to this again?
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey finds the combination of playing, umpiring, running marathons, nursing injuries and entering a fifth decade a bit of a challenge. But what will he do about it in 2024?
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Football – Part 2: State
December 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
The second instalment of Callum O’Connor’s features on the rise of women’s football. The establishment of a State level has given the country’s talented female players an environment in which they can develop their skills. [ This was originally published on the site in 2015 – Ed]
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Footy – Grassroots
December 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
First published in 2015…
Callum O’Çonnor on the rising popularity and participation of women playing Australian Rules Football all over the country. [With the AFLW Grand Final this weekend it is a good time to reprise Callum O’Connor’s three part series about the rise of women’s football. Enjoy Part 1. – ED]
Almanac Music: A Pogues Life
December 1, 2023 by 12 Comments
With the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, Smokie details just how much the music of The Pogues means to him
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 5)
December 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
Down at heel gumshoe Swifty Taylor decides to take a break from his search and goes for a drink
Almanac Music: In memory of Shane MacGowan – ‘Fairytale of New York’ – The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl)
December 1, 2023 by 7 Comments
One of the great contemporary Christmas songs is ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl). It is sure to get your feet tapping and put you in the Christmas spirit. [With the passing of Shane MacGowan on Thursday, what better way to remember him by as we lead into the festive season than to replay this great Christmas song by The Pogues. Vale Shane MacGowan – ED]
Almanac Life Seasons – A Notable Death: Fr. Gerard Dowling
November 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller remembers a one-eyed Kangaroos supporter who just happened to be both a Catholic priest and an outstanding broadcaster, Fr. Gerard Dowling.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Dan Orlovsky Cup: Week 12
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
If you want to compare football codes, at least do it from an informed perspective. Earl O’Neill exposes the ‘idiotic complaints against American football’.
Almanac Literature: Peter Fitzpatrick’s ‘Mayo Street’
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Peter Fitzpatrick has had a wonderful career in the arts – especially writing and directing – and also as an academic. His third novel, ‘Mayo Street’, has just been released. Read more about Peter and his novel here.
Almanac Event (Dec 1): Drinks to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023. All welcome.
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’re invited to the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023 – Dec 1. All welcome.
Almanac Cricket – WBBL Grand Final: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Adelaide Scorchers will host the Brisbane Heat in this weekend’s Grand Final of the 2023 WBBL. Here’s the how, when and where.
Almanac Life: Car Horns are Versatile Instruments
November 30, 2023 by 5 Comments
All too often used in anger or frustration, Mickey Randall offers a far more positive, even loving appreciation of the sound of a toot of a car horn.
AFLW 2023 Grand Final: North Melbourne Kangaroos v Brisbane Lions
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Kangaroos take on the Lions in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final this weekend. Here’s what we can look forward to.
Almanac Book (Launch): ‘Celestial Footy: the story of Chinese heritage Aussie Rules’ by Patrick Skene
November 30, 2023 by 3 Comments
Patrick Skene has been at it again, this time authoring ‘Celestial Footy: the story of Chinese heritage Aussie Rules’. Read on for details of its release and associated events across Victoria. [Those who attended the Footy Almanac Grand Final Lunch will remember Patrick’s fascinating segment – Ed]
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Reginald Bell (1899-1913) – Promising child jockey
November 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
Reginald Bell (1899-1913) was a promising junior jockey until a race fall unfortunately took his life. He is one of many sportsmen buried at the Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 4)
November 28, 2023 by 6 Comments
In the fourth instalment of his search for the shield, Swifty Taylor crosses paths with an old acquaintance.
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