Roy Hay has written a wonderful new book examining the history of indigenous involvement in the development of the game as we know it today. Here is Col Ritchie’s review of the book. [The book is available at a reduced price for the month of July – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere by Roy Hay
July 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: ‘How can I be sure?’
July 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Just when he thought that the NRL’s finalists for 2019 had been sorted out, Ian Hauser found that it wasn’t quite so cut and dried after all. He’s been thinking that a song from 1967 when he was a Year 10 schoolboy sums it all up – ‘How can I be sure?’
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 17-23 July 2019
July 24, 2019 by 5 Comments
The sounds of the street, the heartbeat of a community. David Wilson continues his weekly report of overheard conversations on the street.
Round 18 – GWS v Collingwood: Dipping into despair
July 23, 2019 by 3 Comments
Despairing game of football for Sean Mortell and fellow Collingwood supporters after their Round 18 loss to GWS as his report shows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 18 report & Round 19 preview
July 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Not a good weekend for Collingwood supporters as Cam Hooke presents his Round 18 report against GWS, and previews Round 19 against Richmond.
A tale of two towns – Winchelsea v Inverleigh
July 23, 2019 by 14 Comments
From memories of 1968 to footy of 2019… it’s Winchelsea Blues v Inverleigh Hawks in this Geelong and District Football League match-of-the-day account from Roger Lowrey. Settle in with the memories; stay for the ride [Grab a cuppa – Ed].
Round 18 – GWS v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report from Paul Harkin
July 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Not a happy day for Collingwood supporters in their Round 18 match against GWS as the Floreat Pica Society report from Paul Harkin emphasises.
Round 18 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: Feeling Good
July 23, 2019 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell was looking forward to a footy fix after a holiday in Bali, and her Tigers didn’t let her down. Kate was happy woman indeed!
Round 18 – Fremantle v Sydney: A tradition lives on
July 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker on the birth of new family members and teething problems for the young goslings in red and white as they fell agonisingly short to Fremantle.
Round 18 – Melbourne v West Coast: AFL footy in the Red Centre (Part 2)
July 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
We pick up Cathi Johnston’s trek through the middle of the country for the Heart of the Nation game with the ball set to be bounced in front of a packed house, mostly perched on the quaint yet idyllic grassy hills surrounding Traeger Park.
I’ve lost faith in Australia: A reaction to ‘The Final Quarter’
July 22, 2019 by 30 Comments
First year university student Sean Mortell writes that ‘The Final Quarter’ has had a big impact on him. He has been saddened by some of the reaction, especially on social media, and what that reaction suggests about Australian culture. He looks to Young Australia to lead the way in changing deep-seated racism.
Round 18 – Fremantle v Sydney: Slipping Swans See September Slip Away
July 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Casper McLeod reports on the one-point thriller won by Freo in Perth
Round 18 – Geelong v Hawthorn: It’s High Time for a Change
July 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou had an uncomfortable day at the footy as her Cats were disappointing. She thinks it might be time for a change; time to do the very thing that started the run of early season success.
Almanac Lunch Report – Matt Zurbo’s ‘Heart & Soul’
July 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
E Regnans had never met Matt Zurbo until he went to the Almanac Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel to hear him talk about ‘Heart & Soul’ and introduce some of the well-known footballers he interviewed for the book. [Sounds like a cracking lunch – Ed]
Henry and the Jets: That freak hailstorm
July 22, 2019 by 4 Comments
Introducing Henry Ballard, our recently arrived Deakin University writer, whose column ‘Henry and the Jets’ will appear each week for the remainder of the footy season. Great material – readers will be reminded of the weekend’s event – and beautifully put together.
Round 18 – Fremantle v Sydney: My preferred interpretation of success!
July 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
After watching her Swans lose by a point, Jan Courtin spends a restless night contemplating a number of topics, including the meaning of “success”
Round 18 – Melbourne v West Coast: AFL footy in the Red Centre (Part 1)
July 22, 2019 by 5 Comments
Cathi Johnston headed to Alice via Adelaide and starts her report of the trip and the match with this travel piece to set the scene.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: Wheeling and Dealing for Coaches
July 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal makes an interesting point about “training wheels” for coaches, and he also casts his eye over the Round 18 matches for this weekend.
Adam Goodes: Our Graceful Swan
July 19, 2019 by 19 Comments
Joe Moore articulates his feelings for Adam Goodes in a most heartfelt, intelligent and profound manner. [Wonderful read Joe: Ed]
Round 17 – Fearless 2019: I know it’s footy season but jeez the Kiwis were dudded!
July 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Fearless 2019 has his say on Brad Scott as a coach, and also reviews the Round 17 matches from last weekend.
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