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 Book (Launch): ‘Celestial Footy: the story of Chinese heritage Aussie Rules’ by Patrick Skene
November 30, 2023 by 3 Comments
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.
Almanac Travel: The Trek
November 28, 2023 by 13 Comments
Dips O’Donnell visits one of the wonders of world on a four day trek to Machu Picchu, and survives the raging discomfort caused by an aguaymanto as he explains.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Work Yard’ – Tommy Mallet
November 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
In his poem ‘Work Yard’ Tommy Mallet says so much in so few words.
Almanac Poetry: Hooray for Hollywood
November 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
What are so many TV and movie stars of yesteryear doing now? Kevin Densley paints a picture.
Almanac Family: Mum Knows Best
November 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers his much loved mother and the lessons in life he learned from her.
FEARLESS 2023: End of season wrap – by club.
November 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2023 reviews the AFL season that was, club by club, and it proved to be the culmination of a tough year for some clubs.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 3)
November 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
As the search for the missing Tony Williamson Shield continues, flatfoot Swifty Taylor meets up with the ‘running man’ in Episode 3 of ‘The Search of the Shield’.
Almanac Music: You Wear it Well – Songs about Clothes
November 24, 2023 by 214 Comments
Today, KD’s piece on popular music themes concerns songs about clothes. As usual, readers are warmly encouraged to contribute song choices of their own in the ‘Comments’ section.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Scott Mitchell Cup: Week Eleven
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s look at the NFL, Earl O’Neill takes a look at quarterbacks, the big money men of the game. But are they worth the huge salaries they attract?
‘A life-long affair with racing…’ by KB Hill
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recently caught up with Pat Heffernan, a prominent identity in Wangaratta sporting circles. And he was a dab hand at car sales too!
Almanac Poetry: ‘Skin’ – Tommy Mallet
November 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We all know that early morning feeling putting on our ‘second skin’ as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Skin’ highlights.
Almanac Music: Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs play Melbourne Saturday night!
November 22, 2023 by 6 Comments
Footy Almanac friend and favourite, Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs, has a gig in Melbourne this weekend and Trucker Slim is a big fan urging all not to miss this Aussie music icon in concert.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Peter James Martin (1875-1918) – Collingwood FC
November 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Former Collingwood footballer Peter James Martin (1875-1918) is one of many sportsmen buried at the Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg.
Almanac Footy and Water-skiing: Ted Hopkins – Renaissance Man in Blue
November 21, 2023 by 4 Comments
After chatting with Roger Ley, Andrew ‘Dougie’ Fraser tells the tale of a young water ski-ing footballer at Monash University who led a most creative and original life. That man: Ted Hopkins, who was a friend of The Footy Almanac for many years, since John Harms first met him on Run Like You Stole Something on 3RRR. [This is a really interesting piece, thanks Dougie – Ed] [With the passing of Carlton footballer Ted Hopkins on Monday, the Footy Almanac reprises Andrew Fraser’s story about Ted.]
Almanac Teams: Drafted, but never played a game
November 21, 2023 by 6 Comments
Love it or loathe it, the AFL Draft is here again – with that in mind, Rodney Boyd has supplied a side comprised of players whose names entered the draft, but didn’t enter the field of play (in the AFL at least)
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 2)
November 20, 2023 by 5 Comments
Our intrepid gumshoe Swifty Taylor traverses Williamstown as he continues his search for the missing shield…
Almanac Poetry: Death 101
November 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
One of the twentieth century’s best poets is Sylvia Plath (1932-1963), according to Kevin Densley. In this poem, he reflects upon her late work, much of which seems to point to her tragic end.
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