Australian football has a long history in Queensland. Murray Bird and Greg Parker are about to release their well-researched, colourful record of the game at the local level in the Sunshine State.
More of the Kangaroo, 150 Years of Australian Football in Queensland – 1866 to 2016 by Murray Bird and Greg Parker
October 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Cricket: An Australian side from L
October 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Glen! is on the (cricket) ball early today starting a run of themed cricket teams. He begins with a team of Ls to mark the debut of Marnus Labuschagne. One selection might send you scurrying to your Wisden.
Almanac Travel: Perspective
October 8, 2018 by 13 Comments
Dips and Frances O’Donnell spent September in Africa which was spectacular and confronting. The experience forced him to consider the things that are important. One incident in particular had a huge impact.
Almanac Footy History – Goals, behinds and points of difference.
October 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Lies, damned lies and statistics. Ken Haley takes to the archives to compare the current day’s game (as far as the VFL/AFL is concerned) with other periods in its rich, storied life. The results may surprise some of you!
Almanac Cricket Dinner (Oct 11): Bernard Whimpress on his new book about Joe Darling
October 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress will be joined by Graeme Ryan to discuss their new book on early Australian captain Joe Darling on the 11th October. The Almanac is hosting. Details within.
Almanac Teams: Three-letter surnames
October 8, 2018 by 22 Comments
Three, it’s the magic number. Here’s Phil Dimitriadis’ side filled with players whose surnames contain fewer than four letters and more than two. Let us know your suggested additions.
The 2018 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai: The Far End of the Stadium
October 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob convened the seventh annual Grand Final Kukai – this time from the MCG! With the Pies in it! He was one of numerous contributors.
Bathurst 500: Your memories.
October 7, 2018 by 9 Comments
The Bathurst 500 (old school) – or Bathurst – is a festival day in Australian life. Give us your memories. And what is the model of car in the old photograph?
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: The biggest show in town
October 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Eagles fan Dave and his sister Andy relive the passion and the joy of winning a premiership.
For my Nanny
October 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
In 2018, it became clear to Sean Mortell that Footy is drastically important to so many people. It’s a lifestyle, a religion – one that causes people to pray and beg for a goal, a score, a win. It unites people, and helps cope with loss, and what could be better than that? Sean remembers with affection his beloved nanny.
‘In search of Darby…….’ KB Hill
October 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Another fab yarn from KB Hill, this time about jockey Phillip “Darby” Ketchup.
Looking for someone who did the Nullarbor road trip to get to the Grand Final
October 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
Hi Eagles’ supporters If you know anyone who did the Perth-Melbourne drive for the Grand Final, or you did it yourself, please let me know. [email protected] Would love to hear their story. JTH
Grand Final – Fearless: There’s nothing really left to say
October 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
Not since 2010’s drawn Grand Final has the drama been replicated for the game to be of such a high quality and going right down to the wire says Fearless. Saturday’s Grand Final between West Coast and Collingwood was all that. It was a shame that there was a loser but that’s footy.
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: And now we are done
October 5, 2018 by 23 Comments
For David Wilson, a day begun young ended old. But tomorrow is another day.
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: The Game
October 5, 2018 by 13 Comments
After starring at the Almanac Grand Final lunch, Matt Quartermaine scored a ticket to the game. It was his lucky day.
Sean Gorman on Tony Peek in The Guardian
October 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
On Monday October 1, long-serving AFL senior executive Tony Peek passed away after losing his battle with cancer at age 68. The football community mourned the loss of one of the game’s most loyal servants and Sean Gorman has written a lovely piece on Peek in The Guardian.
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: Decisions, decisions
October 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
The decisions made in the split seconds of the game sometimes make all the difference. Les Everett takes a look at the decisions a few key players made in Saturday’s Grand Final as well as the decisions made during their careers that contributed to their chance to play on the game’s biggest stage.
It’s the one month anniversary of The Women’s Almanac 2018!
October 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It has been 1 month since we launched The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018! The book is now out in the world and we couldn’t be prouder to have produced another edition of the Almanac that covers the women’s game. Read about all the coverage the book has received in the last month.
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