Joe Moore was privileged to sit with his grandmother during her final days and to experience her perspective and wisdom.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: How Good is Stacky
April 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Michael Nichols discusses the Round Six game that promised so much pre-season, Richmond v Melbourne.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Knowing where the milk is (brashly)
April 27, 2019 by 9 Comments
Beaut multi-layered story of the Anzac Day game from Andrew Else who watches with his young’uns. [Comment through narrative: I love this style – JTH]
SANFL Round 5 – Norwood stay on top of the tree
April 26, 2019 by 29 Comments
Rulebook’s take on the Redlegs’ hard-fought win over the Roosters to keep them on top of the ladder.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Men Who Stayed Behind
April 26, 2019 by 3 Comments
John Green reflects on the monumental nature of ANZAC day and the direction of footy since the World War II period.
FEARLESS 2019 Round 5 – Festival of footy Part Two
April 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
This week it’s Round 5 in the firing line as Fearless tackles part of the near-three-week veritable feast that is the “festival of footy”.
Round 5 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Cats in their Heaven
April 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes (and fellow crowd members) is captivated (and moved to voice) by Gary Ablett as he writes in this report of the Round 5 match between Hawthorn and Geelong.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Joy in the Ponsford Stand
April 26, 2019 by 14 Comments
Joy in the Ponsford Stand after a gripping game of high-pressure footy. Luke Reynolds and clan were there.
Book Launch – “Faded Yellow by the Winter” by Scott Pearce: You’re invited
April 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Scott Pearce’s debut novel, “Faded Yellow by the Winter”, is being launched on the 27th April in Richmond. Footy Almanac readers are invited to attend the launch.
Almanac Art: Out came the Sherrin
April 25, 2019 by 4 Comments
Susan Sutton was a finalist in the Gallipoli Prize 2015. Here is her entry, with the artist’s notes.
Almanac archives: Professor Rob Pascoe’s speech, ‘The Anzac legend and Australian football’, to the Almanackery at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond
April 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Back in 2009, Professor Robert Pascoe addressed an Almanac crowd on differing views of the Anzac tradition, as seen through the contrasting attitudes of two VFL clubs of the time.
Almanac Horseracing – Oakbank: Best picnic racing carnival on the planet
April 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Roger Lowrey is a fan of the world’s greatest picnic racing carnival – Oakbank! This year he is there for Saturday’s card. These are his observations.
AFL 2019: What happens when you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete in the AFL?
April 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
An unpredictable season? Having trouble with your tipping? David Bruce suspects the AFL’s suite of rule changes has effectively hit Control-Alt-Delete on proceedings.
Almanac Pro Running: The Bull of Stawell (Part I)
April 24, 2019 by 7 Comments
Craig Little tells the tale of Luke Versace’s 2014 Stawell Gift victory – a remarkable comeback story, more than a decade in the making, which starts in Pamplona and finishes at Central Park. [Epic – JTH]
Balcony Banter Round 5 – Hawthorn v Geelong: An Easter Monday for the Cats believers
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou was moved to verse by events on Easter Monday. You can read her MCC Balcony Banter piece here.
AFL Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: Time to stop wining!
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s preview comes from Heathcote wine country this week, which has a significant impact on the flavour of his tips.
Almanac AFL Footy Tipping – Round 6
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you are still game enough to have a crack at tipping Round 6, we remind you it starts tonight.
Almanac Books: Not Bad Thanks is a hoot
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you want an entertaining examination of mateship and sporting obsession, John Harms thinks Graeme Willingham’s ‘Not Bad Thanks’ is an excellent investment. For extracts, and details on how to obtain the book, please read further.
Haiku Bob – Round 5 – secretly hoping
April 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
A strong Pies performance has Haiku Bob thinking of better times.
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