Remember this? Anson Cameron may have shot the Cisco Kid but he knocked everyone over with this classic speech to launch The Footy Almanac in 2009 (A Geelong year).
Almanac Flashback – Anson Cameron’s Footy Almanac 2009 launch speech (remember this?)
November 19, 2019 by 6 Comments
A letter of thanks to U2: Surrender (The Joshua Tree tour, Melbourne)
November 18, 2019 by 19 Comments
They’re one of the biggest bands in the world, with a career spanning decades, but amidst the dark hours and a cast of thousands, our E.r experienced U2’s music in a way that resonated deep within his soul – here he shares the experience as best he can in mere words.
Come on Queensland! Sheffield Shield cricket at its best.
November 16, 2019 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin had a fabulous day at the cricket, marvelling at the exploits of the new, young, up and coming cricketers, the closeness and excitement of the match, and of course letting out her emotions in true style celebrating Queensland’s great win.
And here’s the cover of The Tigers’ Almanac 2019
November 15, 2019 by 16 Comments
Announcing the cover of The Tigers Almanac 2019. You can order now. The best gift for a Tigers fan since the 2017 edition (also available).
Rugby World Cup – and unravelling the unholy mess with Israel Folau
November 15, 2019 by 37 Comments
Michael Viljoen has a fair dinkum look at the complexities of the Israel Folau ‘issue’.
Sausage Roll Review: Banjo’s, Moseley Square, Glenelg
November 15, 2019 by 18 Comments
Mickey Randall has partaken in a taste test of sausage rolls purchased from a new bakery in Adelaide. And his verdict? Find out here.
Almanac Flashback – Bowled (Canna) Lily: Park Cricket in 1970s Elizabeth
November 15, 2019 by 27 Comments
Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt revisits the battlefields of childhood, and the characters that made those informal test matches forever memorable in a story from 2014 reprised from the Footy Almanac archives.
Almanac Footy – WAFL 2019 Grand Final: One Lions’ roar too many
November 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Is yet another win to Subiaco in the WAFL 2019 Grand Final too much of a good thing? Les Everett takes us behind the system in the West to explain how and why the Lions roared again.
Kieran Modra: The Almanac pays tribute to an Australian Paralympian icon
November 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
The Footy Almanac remembers and pays tribute to Kieran Modra, Paralympian icon, who died in a road accident yesterday.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Squad announced
November 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
The national selectors have named a 14-man squad for next week’s First Test against Pakistan at the Gabba. What do you think of the squad as a whole, and what would your batting order be?
Footscray/Western Bulldogs Past Players from the VFL/AFL
November 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
The Footscray/Western Bulldogs Past Players held their 2019 AGM recently. Paul O’Connor sent this photo.
Almanac Cricket – A view of Australia from fine leg: Match 2 – Lake Albert Cricket Club
November 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Peripatetic cricketer Craig Dodson played Game 2 as he continues his summer-long journey to play for 10 different cricket clubs across several States and raise funds for charity along the way.
Footy Memorabilia : SA Footy World & Team Tumblers
November 14, 2019 by 10 Comments
Swish has restarted some of his footy archaeological activities, with surprising results. We’d love you to share any special memorabilia that you may have.
Footy Town: an experiential book review
November 14, 2019 by 9 Comments
Henry Ballard’s attitude to reading changed over the duration of his recently completed Bachelor of Communications degree at Deakin University. “Footy Town” was an integral read for him in the final stages of his course as his review of the book reveals. [Henry was an intern at The Footy Almanac during 2019 – Ed]
Almanac Club Cricket – Willy the All-Rounder
November 14, 2019 by 38 Comments
Geoff Wilson has been a stalwart of the Payneham Cricket Club for decades. Malcolm Ashwood outlines Geoff’s many contributions both on and off the field over the years.
‘I wonder whatever happened to……………’ by KB Hill
November 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Two kids, born on the same day in the same hospital, schoolmates and footy team-mates later on, then their paths diverged. KB Hill reconnects with Bernie Brady more than half a century since they last crossed paths.
Balcony Banter – Malinga Magic!
November 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Clare Cannon from the Lord’s Taverners in Geelong recently took a group of students from Northern Bay College in Norlane, Geelong to the Australia v Sri Lanka T20 match at the MCG. Five of the students were from Sri Lanka and could not have been more excited.
The ‘Esk Bradman’: who was Jack Badcock?
November 13, 2019 by 13 Comments
Some are never favoured by timing or luck. Dave Brown takes a fascinating look at the career highs and lows of Jack Badcock, the ‘Esk Bradman’.
Almanac Life: Eloise Learns to Ride
November 13, 2019 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie has a story about his daughter, a bike, and important first steps.
St Kilda: Being based in Seaford cost games
November 13, 2019 by 3 Comments
Recent comments from past players have revisited St Kilda’s troubled Seaford period. But Yoshi is seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
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