Footy Town: Stories of Australia’s Game is out now.
Read the blurb and Daff’s foreword to this collection of 48 local footy yarns.
1981 Revisited – Round 3: ‘Oh no, not you again!’
April 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
Stainless Steele is torn between honouring a commitment to a music rehearsal and staying at the MCG to watch a classic between Richmond and Essendon. And this was also the round of Jeff Fehring’s kick.
Almanac Footy History: Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century
April 13, 2020 by 4 Comments
Longtime friend of the Almanac Fitzroy Pete (Carter) has written a book: Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century. Here he explains the origins of his love of Fitzroy, as well as something about the book which is now available. [Do yourself a favour- JTH]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon
April 13, 2020 by 2 Comments
¡Viva la Fevolucion! A fitting clash for “Rivalry Round” saw the Blues come back from the brink against the in-form Dons to win by a mere three points – John Origlasso was there.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Collingwood v Richmond
April 13, 2020 by 3 Comments
Matt O’Connor’s had a suspicious mind about the Tigers since the mid-seventies; his Pies were too good for them in this opening clash of “Rivalry Round” in 2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 4
April 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Following on from Round 1 from the Footy Almanac’s first iteration in 2007, here’s the ladder of the season – updating weekly so you can track how the year progressed for your team.
A Memory of Might and Power on Cox Plate Day, 1998.
April 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Might and Power: what a great horse! One of John Harms’s favourites. Here he tells the story of the 1998 Cox Plate.
Brady Dawe: Quintessential Team Man
April 12, 2020 by 35 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood’s latest Norwood tribute, this time profiling triple premiership winning Redleg Brady Dawe.
Rev Up
April 12, 2020 by 5 Comments
Jill Fitzsimons has just finished reading Hugh Van Cuylenburg’s, The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude Empathy and Mindfulness which has motivated her to consider words from footy people who have inspired her.
A Good Friday in Glenelg North
April 12, 2020 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall observes life on Good Friday in seaside Glenelg and environs. [Trademark Mickey-ness. JTH]
Easter Sunday: A reflection
April 12, 2020 by 10 Comments
At this time of reflection Shane Reid considers the influence of the music played in his household as he was growing up, and explains his role as a four year old celebrant at mass.
Almanac Music: Thoughts on the death of John Prine
April 11, 2020 by 31 Comments
Rick Kane (or Trucker Slim) has been shaken by the death of John Prine. In this emotional and evocative tribute, he explains why John Prine means so much to him, and his family. This is about connectedness and the things that matter. It’s about the place of music and of sadness, and how music builds healing and strength and belief we need and crave. A mighty piece of writing about a mighty man.
Zoom Event today (April 11) to discuss the 1989 Grand Final – Wilson, Yeates, Harms.
April 11, 2020 by 8 Comments
John Harms, Tony Wilson and Mark Yeates will talk all things 1989 Grand Final in a Zoom session hosted by the Geelong Regional Libraries Saturday April 11 at 2.30pm. All welcome to join in. You can sign up in this post. [Zoom is very easy]
Pascal offerings – Sal’s Tips for Royal Randwick and Caulfield
April 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With racing this weekend at Royal Randwick and Caulfield, Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the meetings.
The Twentieth Century… Remember that?
April 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
As we move through our life stages, memories can flood back of those footloose and fancy free times from the past such as the one Earl O’Neill relives for us.
Almanac Cricket: A Pair of Aces – The Caribbean Bromance of 1973
April 10, 2020 by 27 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls the 1973 Test series between the West Indies and Australia. The role Jeff Hammond and Max Walker played in achieving a series win was vital as Michael explains.
The Rejuvenation of the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve
April 10, 2020 by 11 Comments
On the brink of being sold less than a decade ago, the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve is slowly being brought back to life. Luke Reynolds reports on an enthusiastic local who is leading the charge to restore the last remaining community asset in the tiny farming community.
1981 Revisited – Round 2: ‘History Never Repeats’
April 10, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s back to 1981 again as Sam Steele reviews the Round 2 matches of that season. Ground rationalisation a talking point for the VFL.
Almanac Rugby League – Convent Kids in Clydesdale Country (Part 2)
April 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Damian Roache concludes his tale of his childhood days playing in the Toowoomba-based junior rugby league Catholic Convent Competition.
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