James Grapsas is the author of the new eBook A Modern History of Scotland International Football Matches, which was profiled in these pages last week. He wonders who Almanackers would select in their best modern Scotland line-up, using the last 30 years as the frame of reference.
Almanac Soccer: Best Scotland line-up of the last 30 (ish) years – Your thoughts?
September 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Carlton Blues (11th)
September 12, 2018 by 7 Comments
Carlton were on the cusp of something big in 1998. It didn’t last long, did it? Who are these blokes now?
Almanac Sports Science: Acquisition and application of sporting skills
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Read former NFL All Star, David Stiff’s articulate and thought provoking comments about the acquisition of skills and their application in game situations.
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Hawthorn: It’s only the Beginning
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
It might only be the beginning of the finals series but Joe De Petro has plenty to be optimistic about early for his premiership-defending Tigers.
Almanac Music – Lazy Lester: The Same Thing Could Happen To You
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Peter Crossing pays tribute to blues man Leslie ‘Lazy Lester’ Johnson who passed a short while ago at 85 years young.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: The love for Melbourne in Melbourne
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
There’s a lot of love for the Melbourne Football Club in Melbourne at the moment. The affection was palpable in the MCC Members from early on Friday afternoon, continued through the Dees’ superb performance, and was expressed through street art across the weekend. Katie Purvis has been completely immersed in the whole experience, as has her 91 year old dad. [Great to have you on the site Katie – ripper Cordner story too. Welcome, JTH]
Almanac Junior Footy Under 12 Grand Final – Wests Bulldogs v Sherwood: Win as a team or die as individuals
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
At this stage of the season, there are stirring stories around the footy world. This is a ripper, as told by Sasha Lennon.
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 in The Guardian.
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
Kasey Symons has written a piece for The Guardian that tells the story behind The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 and the community of writers, editors, artists, comedians, poets and fans it has brought together.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 2: Freedom, simplicity and a secure base
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
In his second piece for the Almanac, David Stiff invites athletes (sportspeople) to ‘listen to the game’. His notion of freedom and simplicity and their significance will resonate with close observers of sport (and the Geelong Football Club).
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Spring buds not yet ready to burst
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
‘Sometimes the signs of spring arrive pre-emptively but it’s not yet time to burst. The Swans have had that kind of season.’ Mathilde de Hauteclocque wraps up the elimination final that saw her Swans bow out of premiership contention.
AFLFA press release: Some AFL Clubs increase ticket prices for low drawing games
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
The AFLFA has issued a press release headed ‘Some AFL clubs increase ticket prices for low drawing games’. It is presented here verbatim.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Geelong Cats (12th)
September 11, 2018 by 8 Comments
1998 wasn’t the Year of the Cat, that’s for sure. But there were a couple of good young ‘uns starting out. Any recent sightings?
A Father’s Love and Football
September 11, 2018 by 9 Comments
A beautiful story of father and kindergarten-age son, footy and togetherness. [Wonderful – Ed].
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Finals, Week One
September 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
As is usual, Earl O’Neill makes a helluva lot of sense in this wrap of Finals, Week 1.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: Pies make an omelette
September 10, 2018 by 17 Comments
“It’s a rare night that sees us step into the bar wearing full-body white chemical-spill jumpsuits.” It’s a September Saturday night and David Wilson gives into Collingwood temptation.
Finals Week 1 – Hawks? Canaries!
September 10, 2018 by 4 Comments
Trucker Slim assesses his Hawks but can’t find any easy answers to how they, or anyone for that matter, can tame the Tiges. That doesn’t stop him from offering his advice to anyone willing to listen.
Richmond Finals 2018: They are coming for us
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Dr Cruel urges the Tiger faithful to lap up the current wave of success while it lasts. Long-suffering Tiger fans know the wisdom of this advice – after all, they waited so long to get back to the top of the pile.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2018 AFL Finals – The Year of the Magpie
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Cam reviews the Magpie’s close loss to the Eagles with all his usual attention to detail and looks forward to this week’s clash with GWS.
SANFL Second Semi Final – Norwood v Woodville West Torrens: Mitch Griggarey and the Legs win through to the big dance
September 10, 2018 by 31 Comments
Another big week for the Grigg family and the Norwood Football Club as the Redlegs just break away from the Eagles
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