Deakin Uni student Mark Miller reflects on the life of Kobe Bryant and the attitudes and understandings that drove him.
When Coranderrk won the premiership: A story by Roy Hay
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
From his recently released book, Roy Hay relates the story of how a group of Aboriginal footballers playing for Coranderrk in 1911 helped to win a premiership for the team.
Flattening the curve: an issue of urgent (clear) education and individual and collective responsibility
March 17, 2020 by 5 Comments
Confronting times.
Robbie Flower at the Western Oval
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone has just published a book of poems about footy greats, here’s one about the dazzling Robbie Flower.
Richo and a word of “encouragement” – a story to lift the spirits in troubling times
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Richard of the Arctic has a humorous memory to share of that eternally tragic yet heroic figure – Matthew Richardson – being confronted by a fan over his goalkicking ability.
Almanac Footy History – Peter McLaren: The Champion of Glen Alvie
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Roger Spaull has written a fascinating and absorbing history about Peter McLaren, champion footballer of Glen Alvie.
An empty cauldron: playing in a crowd-free ‘G
March 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
The looming locked-out game between Richmond and Carlton has Peter Fuller thinking back to when he did the same as Dustin Martin and Patrick Cripps look set to do – but in his case for Box Hill fourths.
Almanac (Country) Cricket: Wazza and Slats
March 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Riverina correspondent Dan Hoban profiles living legend of Wagga cricket, Wazza Jones, who has coached his fair share of famous players.
Almanac Lunch (Report): 1989 The Great Grand Final
March 16, 2020 by 12 Comments
Dips O’Donnell enjoyed the cracking Almanac lunch at Perc’s North Fitzroy Arms on Friday. Tinsel Tony Wilson, Dean Anderson and Darren Flanigan told some great stories. Many more are told in Tony’s wonderful book: 1989 The Great Grand Final.
The virus – What about the Players?
March 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin raises a very valid point with regards to coronavirus and sport. What do you think?
AFLW Round 6 – St Kilda v Richmond: Great win in tough times giving Tiges goalless Saturday
March 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
Japanese Almanac correspondent Yoshi is very pleased with St Kilda’s big win over Richmond in their Round 6 AFLW match at Moorabbin.
AFLW Round 6 – St. Kilda v Richmond: Saints achieve their goal against goalless Tigers
March 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Saints produced their best performance of the season writes Braham Dabscheck.
Almanac School Footy: On being a co-coach and learning the virtues of humility, simplicity and modesty
March 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
Being a new coach can be a nerve-wracking, busy, stressful, uplifting and educational (among other things). YeahTigers2020 (Jill Fitzsimons) describes her experience.
Setting up your Almanac season: Footy Tipping, Tip the Top 8 and Membership
March 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
We could be spending a fair bit of time indoors in the coming weeks. Time to set up your 2020 season. [includes an interesting initiative – Ed]
A Letter from Pooncarie – 2020 Season preview?
March 13, 2020 by 12 Comments
John Mosig (aka The Wrap) contemplates the prospect of a long, dark winter without footy. But on the off chance that the season begins, he makes a few predictions.
Corona Virus: Event cancellations
March 13, 2020 by 23 Comments
The Corona virus situation is now having major impacts on sporting events. Some events are already cancelled. Others will be played behind shut gates. We will endeavor to keep you up to date on developments.
Almanac Rugby League – Join The Footy Almanac NRL tipping comp 2020
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is running its first ever NRL tipping comp for the 2020 season. Get signed up before tonight’s Round 1 kick-off!
Richmond: a jilted love(r’s) story
March 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Deep within the Arctic Circle, Richard Marlow recounts his years as a Tigers fan in this rollicking personal history.
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