Check out the latest instalment of Balcony Banter with a story by Emma La Mari about the frustrations of a footy follower in these new unprecedented times.
FAL Round 1: Cathedral Crows v Centennial Swans (Final)
March 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cathedral Crows and Centennial Swans have played an entertaining game in Adelaide.
Almanac (Family and Footy) History: At the end of the day, everyone just wants to come home.
March 27, 2020 by 8 Comments
Every week when Fitzroy plays the season proper – home and away, in the heat of battle or on the training track – a man mountain clad in club gear can be seen cheering them on. That man’s name is David Leydon and his family, like no other, represents the face of Fitzroy old and new. Beautifully written by Gabby Murphy, this is their story.
FAL Round 1: Broady Grommets v Alberton Magpies (final)
March 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
Join us for live coverage of the match between the Grommets and the Magpies from 5pm today (March 27). Final.
Remembering Mighty Mick Martyn
March 27, 2020 by 7 Comments
Matt Watson presents an in-depth account of former Roo, Mick Martyn’s mighty footy career, a career expanding over 16 seasons and 300 AFL games.
FAL: The Footy Almanac League is under way
March 27, 2020 by 10 Comments
The Footy Almanac League started yesterday.
From the Outer – Watching football in the 80s: by Garrie Hutchinson
March 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Garrie Hutchinson has an offer for Almanac readers, he’s selling copies of “From the Outer: Watching Football in the 80s” for a special price. Check out the details here.
An Impossible Evening – The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final
March 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Peter Cahill was always a fan of the traditional, longer forms of cricket. All that changed when he attended the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final earlier this month.
FAL Round 1: Same Old Brickmakers’ v Sail & Anchor Hearties (Final)
March 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
Keep up to date with the scores from Same Olds v Hearties in the FAL. Match ompleted. And you wouldn’t believe it.
Kenny Rogers and me
March 26, 2020 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall goes down memory lane to catalogue Kenny Rogers’ presence in his life. It’s a charming tale of belated appreciation.
FAL Round 1: Barkly Bulldogs defeated by Retreat Wobblers (Final)
March 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
Barkly Bulldogs play Retreat Wobblers this afternoon from just after 4pm. Keep up to date with progress scores here.
Almanac Rugby League – Grand Finals in Group 9: a reporter’s view from inside the fence
March 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Liam Hauser continues our series of stories from rugby league’s back catalogue. He recalls his experiences reporting Grand Final clashes in Group 9 for local newspapers in the Riverina.
FAL Round 1: Tigers of All Nations d North Fitzroy Blues (Full time)
March 26, 2020 by 23 Comments
Follow the progress of the Tigers of All Nations v North Fitzroy Blues. Ball was bounced at 2.10pm today (March 26).
Almanac Rugby League – ‘There’s got to be a morning after’*
March 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
What do the disaster movies of the early 70s have in common with the head honchos of the NRL? Our rugby league correspondent Ian Hauser has been pondering this question.
‘Hawks prevail in riveting encounter….’ by KB Hill
March 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
In the current desert of live sport, KB Hill brings us the tale of a recent cracking game of cricket in the WDCA where Finals spots were on the line.
A Side for this Virus Infected Age
March 26, 2020 by 22 Comments
Phil Hill has come up with a concept for a footy team in this coronavirus age of football. Which players are naturals at social distancing on the footy field? Suggestions?
Round 1 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: Open Roof for Kangaroos jumping on and not Saints marching in finally
March 25, 2020 by 8 Comments
Japanese correspondent, Yoshi presents his report of the Saints disappointing loss against the Roos in their Round 1 Match.
Lest we forget the other pandemic
March 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
The First World War, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and their terrible effects on life at the time are reflected upon by Harold Peacock in this timely piece leading up to Anzac Day. Check out details of a live stream of an Anzac Day commemoration.
Those Other Days Are Gone
March 25, 2020 by 8 Comments
In this ever-changing world, a poignant futuristic (and historical) story from Dips O’Donnell, father and son discuss footy in the good old days.
The New World
March 25, 2020 by 9 Comments
Like it or not, but the times they are a’changin’ and all because of a little bug. Earl O’Neill reflects upon the possible repercussions of coronavirus in the new world.
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