AFLW begins again on Friday night. As a way to get you in the mood, you might like to revisit how the Footy Almanac covered the competition’s opening round back in 2017.
Join the club: become an Almanac member for 2021
February 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
As we gear up for the start of footy season, it’s time to consider becoming an Almanac member. Or you might like to become a patron, or a sponsor/advertiser.
A sustainable Almanac? $5 on the 5th of every month
February 5, 2020 by 25 Comments
It’s a while since this letter from Dips O’Donnell was first posted. Worth reading the comments which have been added since:
Dips O’Donnell is the Almanac’s accountant. This letter explains his way of keeping the Almanac going.
His approach is in keeping with his unheralded genius. He’s inviting readers to make a regular contribution on one day each month. He suggests $5 on the 5th or $6 on the 6th or, in general terms, $x on the xth for all x <=28. (Memberships and one-off contributions are also welcome).
Kansas City – not a part of Kansas: a historical look on the ups and downs of a great American town
February 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell examines the background history of the Kansas City Chiefs who came from behind for a stunning victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 2020.
Almanac Cricket: A hot, sweaty tri-series & Canberra’s summer of cricket.
February 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
We’ve got an old-fashioned tri-series underway at the moment, with Australia taking on both India and England in women’s T20. Max Wiggins has been in prime position to take it all in and shares his thoughts on a long hot summer in our nation’s capital.
Almanac Baseball: ABLCS Aces v Giants
February 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator is back again, this time looking at the Australian Baseball League scene and the upcoming championship series featuring the Melbourne Aces and the Adelaide Giants.
Super Bowl LIV – Mahomes seizes the moment in a see-sawing contest we’ll never forget.
February 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
What a Superbowl for the ages! Backs to the wall, the weight of history and expectations dragging them down, Kansas City Chiefs broke a multi-generational drought to best San Francisco 49ers with an amazing come from behind effort. Sean Mortell has all the details.
Super Rugby 2020: Round 1 Ruminations
February 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s early into 2020 and we have the first of the football codes’ competitions underway – Super Rugby. Brian the Ruminator is on deck to breakdown the games of each round and attempt to untangle the state of the game of Rugby Union.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Flash of Inspiration
February 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Ben Kirkby and the young writers are at it again. This time they’re looking at what helps them with ideas for stories.
AFLW – Pre-season: A rekindled passion for St Kilda
February 2, 2020 by 7 Comments
There’s world-weariness. And there’s even footy-weariness, when spirits are down. But Yvette Wroby is back. And it’s the Saints AFLW team and the Saints return to Moorabbin which have given her something to smile about, and write about, again. Here comes 2020. And more hope.
The Australian Open Revisited (or ‘A Day at the Tennis’)
February 2, 2020 by 8 Comments
Paul Spinks enjoys a massive day at the Australian Open – the middle Saturday – the first time he’s been in quite a while. He recounts his experience (includes some supporting pics).
Almanac Footy Teams: Spielen ist der Anruf! (or a team of players with Deutsche names)
February 1, 2020 by 230 Comments
Glen! has put together a team of footballers with German names. Any other suggestions?
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC 2019/20 Season – January Review
February 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
Catch up on all the latest news, results and upcoming events at the Pomborneit Cricket Club with the Bulls’ January review newsletter. #gopombobulls
The Odd Friday Lunch: Mark LoGiudice Carlton FC President (Feb 7)
January 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
What are Carlton’s prospects for the 2020 AFL season? Find out from President of the Carlton FC, Mark LoGiudice who is guest speaker at the first Odd Friday Lunch of the year.
Almanac Cricket – It ain’t easy being Green: A BBL Finals preview by a Melbourne Stars fan
January 30, 2020 by 9 Comments
The BBL Finals are looming. Fans of the Melbourne Stars, like Joseph Ryan, have some painful memories to overcome but will still be there, hoping to hold the trophy aloft next Saturday.
Almanac Cricket (Umpiring): Age no impediment, or guarantee
January 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
A charming yarn from John Gascoigne about umpiring under-age cricketers, the perils of a flat hearing-aid battery, and the mysterious (temporary) disappearance of an old bat.
John “Patto” Patterson: from Legacy larrikin to living legend
January 30, 2020 by 3 Comments
Racing is all about people, and one such person is John “Patto” Patterson, Clerk of the Course at Flemington for over 50 years. Roger Lowrey reviews a recent biography of this legend by Trevor Hastings.
Man Hating …… Cow
Anne Cahill Lambert is disappointed by the tired old misogynist rants towards women that have no place in today’s society, but unfortunately continue to receive media attention. [I’m with you all the way ACL! – Col]