The Footy Almanac

Almanac Footy: Richmond 1998

June 8, 2021 by Rodney 3 Comments

Rodney Boyd examines Richmond’s season in 1998, a midway point between the premiership years of 1980 and 2017.

Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Snakes in the goal square

June 8, 2021 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Sports journalist Ron Reed tells more fabulous footy tales from the Dennington Dogs; this time, the ‘bit unusual’ Robbo, the snake catcher.

Almanac Music: The Music of 1997

June 8, 2021 by Keiran Croker 1 Comment

Keiran Croker has developed a playlist of music from 1997 to share with his fellow volunteers at the Orange Sky Laundry.

Almanac Poetry: ‘Everything Falls’ – Tommy Mallet

June 8, 2021 by Tommy Mallet 1 Comment

A poem of perfection, and leaving, from Tommy Mallet, ‘Everything Falls’.

Almanac Football History – Darkness and Light: The remarkable and tragic story of the Banks family

June 7, 2021 by John Gordon 23 Comments

A rich and engaging tale of the Banks family, in particular two extraordinary brothers, Tom and Albert, who made history in Victoria and Western Australia over a century ago, shared here by John Gordon. [Exceptional story. Ed.]

Almanac Teams: Friday the Thirteens (1980- )

June 7, 2021 by Rodney 2 Comments

Sometimes a player makes a big impression, too big for just one side – for Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 13 side since 1980, that player is Allen Jakovich.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review, Round 13 Preview

June 7, 2021 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

Cam Hooke casts his elated eye over Collingwood’s heart-stopping win over Adelaide before turning optimistically towards a crunch Queens’ Birthday clash with the Dees.

Round 12 – Sydney v St Kilda: If Only!

June 6, 2021 by jan courtin 1 Comment

It wasn’t the barnstorming performance Jan Courtin expected, but she was left relieved and satisfied once the final siren confirmed a nail-biting win for her Swans over the luckless Saints.

Round 12 – Essendon v Richmond: Inside information

June 6, 2021 by greejoh 2 Comments

John Green ruminates on what constitutes a good modern football side, before wondering just how costly the loss of former assistant coaches may be when Essendon close in on his Tigers in the annual Dreamtime clash.

Round 12 – Essendon v Richmond: The Dons and the Dogs (no not Footscray!)

June 6, 2021 by Rodoaten 1 Comment

Rod Oaten reports on the Dreamtime clash between Essendon and Richmond with the Tigers bringing the Bombers back to earth with a thump.

Round 12 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report

June 6, 2021 by floreat pica society Leave a Comment

Bangkok correspondent Paul McKay presents the Floreat Pica Society Match Report of Collingwood’s thrilling Round 12 victory against the Crows.

Almanac Sporting Names: Beer, Onions and Flowers…something’s Amiss…

June 6, 2021 by Andy Thurlow 4 Comments

Sport has always attracted those who are fascinated with names and numbers. Andy Thurlow considers players with names that don’t seem to fit.

Almanac Tennis: While the Hawks are having a bad year, let’s look at the tennis

June 6, 2021 by Anne Cahill-Lambert 2 Comments

Anne Cahill Lambert turns her focus onto tennis particularly the issue surrounding Naomi Osaka and press conferences. Anne makes many thought-provoking and relevant points.

Almanac Life: Our Big Black Shoes

June 5, 2021 by Andrew Else 11 Comments

Another fine Saturday morning piece on the joys of modern life from dad, Andrew Else. This one on the tension between conformity and opportunity in schools (when you can go to them). [Nice – Ed]