Umpire John Gascoigne starts the summer with a new employer, but cricket’s charm remains.
Draft Day – Not as good as the movie and the AFL has the wrong script
November 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
There are big problems with the draft process in the AFL system as Steve Earl explains. How does it serve footy generally? And, importantly, who does it serve a large number of undrafted aspirants the system spits out?
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 10: Your frame as the game
November 23, 2018 by 3 Comments
Perspective is very important and, as David Stiff argues, framing perspective has significant benefits. And all this affirmed when tackling the Grand Canyon. [Sage advice for all, but especially those working on major writing projects – JTH]
Luke Valente, Elite Leader
November 22, 2018 by 38 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles Luke Valente, captain of the victorious South Australian Under 18 team.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunches – Nov 23: Greg Miles
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at lunch to hear from legendary race caller Greg Miles as he talks about his life in racing. Copies of his book available.
Interview: Brett Goodes – Accidental Destination
November 21, 2018 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou speaks with former Western Bulldog player Brett Goodes about taking his 22-game AFL career as the start of his passion for the AFL Community and the rights of the people involved.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Ancer’s Aussie triumph, Friday at the Lakes
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Abraham Ancer dominated The Lakes Golf Club on Saturday before easing to victory on Sunday at the Australian Open reports Hamish Neal as he presents all the latest news from the world of golf.
‘A master of his craft…’ KB Hill
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill is the master of the memoir. Here he tells us about the life and times of Stuart Elkington.
Nathan Buckley living la dolce vita
November 20, 2018 by 10 Comments
Nathan Buckley is holidaying in Europe which prompts Jump Ball to make his Almanac debut with his observations of the Pies coach. [Welcome Jump Ball – JTH]
Greg Blewett aka Blue Boy
November 20, 2018 by 58 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles one of the finest batsman to have come from South Australia, the elegant Greg Blewett.
Almanac Music: Cheap Trick and The Beatles
November 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
What do Cheap Trick and The Beatles have in common? A fair bit, says David Oke.
Yea. It’s Cup Day !
November 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Victoria’s keenest country racing enthusiast Glen! was at the Yea Picnics on the weekend – and he has a hrse running at Tatura tomorrow (Tuesday). [What’s the horse Glen? – Ed]
Melbourne Seminar (with Magnet Galleries and Manning Clark House): After Turnbull – Whither the ABC?
November 19, 2018 by 2 Comments
Magnet Galleries and Manning Clark House host this Melbourne seminar (Wed 21 Nov) where Fatima Measham, Gideon Haigh and Jeff Sparrow discuss all things ABC. Very timely. John Harms is the MC. All welcome.
The Bonus Issue – Sal’s Zipping Classic Preview
November 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s sabbatical usually would have begun last week, Cup week just got in the way so his stakes day sendoff has been pushed to this week, and here it is.
VAFA Veteran acknowledged by AFL
November 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
VAFA Veteran and Power House President Nic Pavlou has been awarded the prestigious AFL Victoria State Metro Volunteer of the Year Award, for his 38 years of selfless service to his club, at the 2018 AFL Victoria Community Football Awards.
Meeting Geoff Blethyn
November 16, 2018 by 8 Comments
Sometimes writing takes you to surprising places, and so does a T/shirt! Vin Maskell explains why.
Announcing The Eagles Almanac 2018
November 16, 2018 by 10 Comments
The Eagles Almanac 2018 cover has just been released. Order copies of the book now, for delivery in mid-December.
Colossus: A story for our times
November 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Jenny’s life force is resilient. She has a strength not seen. She is indefatiguable. Unbowed. Colossal. Andrew Starkie relates the story of Jenny and her son Craig, who suffers from mental illness.
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