Women are doing it for themselves, writes Cheryl Critchley in her review of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018. Kudos to the whole Almanac community who helped realise this project, with a special shout out to editors Kasey Symons and Yvette Wroby and publisher John Harms.
Almanac Book Review – The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018: Women still doing it for themselves
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Round 23 – Carlton v Adelaide: At least we beat the traffic!
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‘Some games still have to be covered despite them being what Bob Davis once referred to as a fair dinkum monument to disinterest.’ Paul Thomson’s highlight of the night was an early exit ahead of the rush – it was that underwhelming!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 1: the results
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
It was a great weekend of rugby league finals – a nail biter, a couple of ‘to be expected’ results and one minor upset. And the NRLW kicked off. What’s not to like? The Almanac’s rugby league man checks it out and looks ahead to Week 2.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The only thing you’ll learn from this is that footy makes me cry!
September 10, 2018 by 19 Comments
It is difficult, it is tough, but Jan Courtin does not shirk the issue of providing her post-match thoughts following the Swans’ big loss. And yes, there are tears.
VFLW: Southern Saints B&F showed great signs for the red, white and black.
September 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby attended the inaugural Southern Saints Best and Fairest at the beautiful new RSEA Park in Moorabbin and mingled with the stars of the future. Watch out for these names in the upcoming AFLW draft.
Round 22 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: A hidden gem
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Fearless give us the run down on what could have been a mediocre round 23 match between Brisbane and the Gold Coast but turned out to be close and exciting encounter.
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Knowing
September 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
Tiger Gill is happy with Richmond’s imposing victory against the Hawks in the Qualifying Final.
When Travis saved the world
September 8, 2018 by 17 Comments
John Harms has always loved Travis Varcoe. This piece was published in 2011.
Open Letter to AFL- AFLW fixture needs to be equalised
September 8, 2018 by 5 Comments
Running the AFLW competition for only seven weeks as the Home and Away season for 10 club is ridiculous says Yoshi. He believes all clubs should play each other, by introducing two conferences is like AFLW having two leagues.
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 in MOJO News
September 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
The launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 was covered by MOJO News Tuesday night by Nathan John.
Finals Week 1- Elimination Final: Melbourne v Geelong
September 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
The class of Geelong and their ability knowing how to win big games should give them the advantage over Melbourne suggests Declan Dempsey-Young. Whatever the result, he believes this match will almost certainly be a close-fought affair.
Finals Week 1 – Swans v Giants: Elimination Final Preview
September 7, 2018 by 4 Comments
Almanacker Keiran is heading to the Americana Music Festival in Nashville, but that doesn’t mean he has abandoned his beloved Swans as this report shows.
Finals Week 1 – Qualifying Final: Richmond v Hawthorn: Dustin Martin, revisited
September 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
Dusty and the Tigers roar, plucking the Hawk’s feathers in an ominous premiership defining performance.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 1 + NRLW Round 1
September 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
After the most even breakdown of finalists in years, the NRL Finals get underway tonight. It’s a brave person who thinks they can pick the winners! Here’s our attempt to do just that at The Almanac.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Geelong Preview: Once in a Lifetime
September 7, 2018 by 5 Comments
The chance to play for a promotion to B Grade, or play for a premiership are opportunities that may never again present themselves claims Smokie. Saturday is a once in a lifetime situation for Williamstown CYMS to not “let the days go by” and to exhort themselves to greater things.
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Some pre-match thoughts
September 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
Declan Dempsey-Young makes his debut at the Almanac with this preview of the Richmond-Hawthorn qualifying-final. [Good to have you with us Declan – JTH]
Listen to the Women’s Australian Rules Football Radio Podcast: Recorded live from The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 launch
September 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
Women’s Australian Rules Football Radio was in the house at The North Fitzroy Arms on Tuesday night when we launched The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018 to record interviews with some key players from the book.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Hawthorn Hawks (13th)
September 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
They were a lowly team at Hawthorn in 1998, but they were on the improve, despite the lack of superstars displayed herein. Who are they now?
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty Three, still
September 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill assesses the seasons of some who are done, and looks at the finals before us, as only Earl can.
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