The Willy Lit Fest takes place 14th – 16th June and is sure to be a great event, as it always is. Among the program participants this year are some well known Footy Almanackers. Check it out.
Almanac Beer – Review: Coopers XPA
June 6, 2019 by 7 Comments
The V8 punch Mickey Randall was expecting from the new Coopers XPA beer was not to be, unfortunately for him, it was a lightweight punch, and left him at the starting line.
Carlton: Trust us, we’re professionals
June 6, 2019 by 21 Comments
“With this decision, the New Carlton has developed a very strong whiff of the Old Carlton. Which is no real shock, because some of the board actually are the Old Carlton. They’d just claimed they’d seen the light.” John Butler on the Old Dark Navy Blues.
Peter Argent’s SA Country Footy Yarns – Kersbrook Football Club: A True Family Club
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The Kersbrook Football Club in country SA has a great and proud history as Peter Argent reports.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Lee6, six of the best and Cantlay’s Village
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Hamish Neal provides his regular look at the golf week that was, as well as the one coming. With particular attention paid to the curious case of Tiger’s old swing coach and the ‘Lees’.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v Afghanistan: A nerve-settling start
June 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
As Australia looks to its game against the West Indies, Sean Mortell reviews their opening win over Afghanistan.
Almanac Teams: The Last Noel
June 5, 2019 by 18 Comments
Have we seen the last Noel in AFL footy? Glen! is undeterred. Here’s his team of Noels.
World Footy: Yoshi steps out for the Hong Kong Dragons in Shanghai
June 5, 2019 by 7 Comments
In Shanghai for the Saints v Power game, Yoshi also had a full itinerary of socialising and playing footy for the Hong Kong Dragons. (I’m tired just reading this schedule – Ed).
Almanac Lunches: Syd Jackson, you star! And Andrew Rule on Friday (June 7).
June 5, 2019 by 1 Comment
Syd Jackson was a wonderful guest at lunch last Friday (May 31) and we are looking forward to hearing from Andrew Rule this Friday (June 7). I wonder whether Her Majesty has rung Andrew today?
Balcony Banter Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: From Darwin to Dreamtime
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It’s a long way from Darwin to the MCG, especially for your first game of footy. Read about the adventures of two young Tiger fans at the Dreamtime game.
1973 Championship of Australia – Smoking, Tigers, Hidden Coaches
June 5, 2019 by 17 Comments
The best team in Australia in 1973 was decided between Richmond, Subiaco, Glenelg and Scottsdale (!) over two Adelaide October days. Swish brings us some extra colour on Adelaide Oval’s last splurge of big-time footy for a few decades.
Round 8 – WAFL class man: Weekly report from Les Everett
June 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
After a hard week back in the workforce, Les Everett presents his informative Round 8 WAFL report.
Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: A new dawn, baby
June 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Andrew Starkie is a satisfied man, unlike his mate Daff, as the Roos upset the Tigers in their Round 11 match.
All that’s wrong with footy: the curse of the win/loss
June 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yvette Hollings expresses her heartfelt feelings about the sacking of Brendon Bolton in her articulate, thought provoking article.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Fremantle (Floreat Pica Society Report): Purple Gloom
June 4, 2019 by 8 Comments
It was a dark day for Luke Reynolds and Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday. This week Luke reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 11 – Geelong v Sydney: Keeping up with the Kardinians
June 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Joe Moore makes his way to Geelong headquarters and leaves feeling pretty good about his side’s future. [Great title from you too Joe – Ed]
SANFL Round 8 – Norwood returns to the winners circle: by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood
June 3, 2019 by 20 Comments
Rulebook reviews the SANFL Round 8 match between Norwood and West Adelaide, as always, in his own inimitable style.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 review, Round 12 preview
June 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s disappointing loss to Fremantle, before calling for change for the upcoming Queen’s Birthday clash against Melbourne.
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