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First Test – Day 2: Agar the Awesome

The Ashes is so important to young Paddy Grindlay that he writes with the CAPS on. He just has one request for Ashton Agar – can you open the batting?

AFL Round 13 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: No jinxes for the Tigers

Don’t tip us, don’t talk finals, just let us be, says Tigers fan Paddy Grindlay.

AFL Round 12 – Richmond v Adelaide: The Return from the Wilderness

Paddy Grindlay finds it a little difficult to listen to the footy while playing kick-to-kick with his little brother.

AFL Round 10 – West Coast v Richmond: The Giant stomps the Eagles

Has the giant that is Richmond awoken for good? Or will he turn over for another extended nap before long? Paddy Grindlay hopes it’s the former.

AFL Round 8 – Richmond v Melbourne: Apollo Bay, Meat Pies and Brandon Ellis

An entertaining piece by emerging writer Paddy Grindlay on the breakout game of Richmond’s Brandon Ellis. He’s changing the number on his jumper now.

AFL Round 6 – Richmond v Geelong: Johnson Bloody Johnson

Paddy Grindlay lives in a family where the parents have seen it all before, whereas the kids live in Richmond-hope. On a chilly night in Kyneton they hope for the best.

AFL Round 5 – Fremantle v Richmond: No happiness in my tent

Paddy Grindlay tells himself there’s always next time – even though he wants to blame every single person associated with football for Richmond’s latest loss.

Vale W.K. Trewick (Brisbane)

The funeral of Ken Trewick, who won the Stawell Gift in 1950, was held in Brisbane yesterday (Feb 23, 2023). John Harms remembers a character of Australian sporting life.

Almanac E-newsletter – July 23 2021: Peanut, Lord North.

This is today’s Almanac newsletter. If you would like to receive the newsletter contact us here at [email protected]

So what’s in The Eagles Almanac 2018?

So what is in The Eagles Almanac 2018?

Presenting The Tigers’ Almanac 2017: Ninth no more

We bring you The Tigers’ Almanac 2017. Read all about it.

Writing Richmond Together: A review of The Tigers’ Almanac 2017

Andy Fuller gives a terrific overview of The Tigers’ Almanac 2017. He has absolutely nailed it.

#almanac280 – Tigers: A season, memories, moments

Our latest #almanac280 competition is run and won. Check out the winning three entries.

Round 10 – Collingwood v Brisbane: From little things big things grow

David Wilson and the buds are off to the footy; Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round 2017. It’s a changing game in a changing time, that ends with visiting a special tree and Collingwood one win outside the eight(!)

Australia v Pakistan – Gabba Test: Call for writers

The Gabba Test begins on Thursday. All entries for cricket reports happily received at The Footy Almanac. Pick a day.

Almanac Cricket: Perth Test, Australia v South Africa – Call for cricket writers

Almanackers old and new are invited to submit their stories of the 2016 Perth Test. What did you notice? Where were you? Let us know your preferred day.

Come to the Merri Creek Primary School Fete in North Fitzroy (Saturday, March 19)

You’ve gotta love a fete. Come along to Merri Creek Primary School on the corner of St George’s Rd and Miller St, North Fitzroy.

The Almanac has a stall. Come and say g’day. [Excellent poster – Ed]

The Ashes 2015 – Lord’s Test: call for writers (and call to re-visit 1909)

Second Test of the 2015 Ashes series at Lords between England and Australia is set to begin on Thursday and we’d love to publish your thoughts on the Test. Let’s get this game well covered. Like the First Test please nominate a day.

Junior Almanac 2015 : In a tense finish, the Mighty Hawks Win The Day

We’re always proud of the input from our younger writers as each season progresses. On the eve of the 2015 AFL season, we put the call out there for younger writers to get involved with the Almanac. All are welcome, and encouraged! [includes a brilliant video in support of our crowdfinding push from Kaisha, with the backing of her parents. – Ed]

The Almanackers: G is for Gedling

G is for the prolific Dennis Gedling and other enthusiasts.