From “The Cricket Monthly” last week; in which Jarrod Kimber explores the traditions and ways of Australian cricket; from the suburbs to the international arena. [Do your experiences support these views? – Ed].
Almanac Reading – The ugly Australian: evolution of a cricket species (from “The Cricket Monthly”)
April 30, 2019 by 4 Comments
Almanac Bushwalking: On Granite Island
April 29, 2019 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall takes his boys to do a lap of Granite Island at Victor Harbor where they encounter a storied tree again. [Nice – Ed]
Odd Friday Lunch: May 3 with Warwick Capper
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Warwick Capper is the special guest at the Odd Friday Lunch on May 3. Bookings essential.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: A day for remembering and to remember.
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Caspar McLeod has returned to Australia to go to uni. He took the opportunity to attend the Shrine of Remembrance service and the MCG clash and even though his Bombers went down he had a memorable (and emotional) day.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Heart-racing footy at its finest
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Uni student Sean Mortell has a day off from his job selling Footy Records to take in the Anzac Day clash – and is happy to claim the four points.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Peering into the Glare
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Phil Hill heads to Metricon for the first time ever – but forgot to take his shorts and thongs. He was impressed by his Lions.
Living On: A Tribute to Fitzy
April 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou remembers her dear friend Fitzy who was a stalwart of Power House FC.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: Is it just business?
April 28, 2019 by 3 Comments
The Anzac Eve game had Joe De Petro considering the various motivations of professional athletes.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): ANZAC Day 2019
April 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
The crowd was in early for the traditional ANZAC clash and Andrew Fithall and crew were very much part of it. The arithmetic progression of Pies goals was becoming a worry, but sometimes Maths can be beaten. [I agree on Darcy Moore and the reasoning – JTH]
An Ode to the Glorious Past
April 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
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.
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