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.
Book Review: Never Say Die – The Hundred-Year Overnight Success of Australian Women’s Football
November 13, 2019 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews a book which he hopes will open many eyes to a long struggle.
The Video James Corner: A Blizzard in Hong Kong
November 13, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deakin student James Bosco commences a regular column on The Footy Almanac about e-sports. His column will be published every Wednesday, so make a date and keep up to speed with all the latest e-sports news with James. Check out his first column here.
Oakbank races Easter 2020 – Mickey Randall and Kapunda look out!
November 13, 2019 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey is rapt the iconic Oakbank Easter racing carnival has been revitalised for 2020. A big week is being planned by Roger to take in all the action of the carnival, so look out punters!
The Parade College Writing Workshop: Things that are important to our family
November 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Lachie Murray continues our series from The Parade College Writing Workshop. He shares his experiences of how cricket is important to his family.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: Hajduk Split
November 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
We continue our series by Grade 9 students from The Parade College following their Writing Workshop last week. Joshua Cavar shares his excitement from the day he saw the clash between intense rivals Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The Day After
November 12, 2019 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell reflects upon her chance meeting with fellow Tiger supporter Sharon the day after the Grand Final.
Match: South Australia v New South Wales 16-21 December 1927 by Bernard Whimpress
November 12, 2019 by 3 Comments
A new cricket book by Bernard Whimpress about a significant Sheffield Shield match in 1927 involving Don Bradman’s first class debut has just been released and is sure to be of great interest to all cricket aficionados. Check out the book details here.
The Great Romantic: Cricket & the Golden Age of Neville Cardus
November 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
There’s nothing better than a fab cricket book to get stuck into! Col’s just finished reading a great book about the doyen of cricket commentators, Neville Cardus and the Golden Age of cricket which he thoroughly enjoyed. Check it out.
Horses get sick, don’t they – the final cough
November 8, 2019 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson concludes his enthralling account of the catastrophic equine ‘flu epidemic that devastated the racing industry in Australia in 2007.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: The Melbourne Derby – Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix
November 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Connor Pike, a Year 9 student at The Parade College, covers the early season NBL derby between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Sal’s Final Day Preview – last one for the year
November 8, 2019 by 5 Comments
Sal Ciardulli presents his final preview for 2019 with his thoughts and tips on the last day of racing at Flemington for the Spring Carnival.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: Scoring my first goal
November 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Jacob Coviello recalls that special moment when he scored his first goal for Fawkner Blues.
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