After one of the tightest seasons for yonks, it took until the last minute of the NRL season to decide the composition of the top eight teams. With Finals starting on Friday night, let’s take stock of the situation and have a look at the match-ups for Week 1.
Football: The space for public reason
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘Public reason, simply, is the common ground on which a positive society can be established…A space for public reason is formed when two individuals or groups with exclusive definitions of ‘truth’ can come together and legislate based on what is mutually reasonable.’ How Australian football, its flaws acknowledged, just might be able to inform our political process, a sorely flawed entity indeed. Lots of food for thought here.
Odd Friday/Almanac Lunch: Rene Kink (September 7)
September 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
Join the one and only Rene Kink, “The Incredible Hulk’, for our next Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, 7th September.
Almanac Art: The Art Dinner Series
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Being the all-round ‘culture vultures’ we are, Footy Almanac is happy to support Fort Delta as it initiates its Art Dinner Series at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
Collingwood dreaming 2018: new coat of paint
September 3, 2018 by 11 Comments
Is Tom Waits a Collingwood supporter? David Wilson dreams of people, of places, of Collingwood and of this team of 2018. “Let’s put on a new coat of paint…”
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 1: The game as information.
September 3, 2018 by 6 Comments
It’s terrific to welcome former NBL basketballer and philosopher-sportsman David Stiff to the Almanac. In his debut piece he looks at ‘the game’ as information. [I think we’re going to enjoy this mix of experience, theory, and fresh thought – JTH.]
Real Recognition: AFL Players’ Association MVP
September 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou reports from the AFLPA Awards function.
A Father’s Day suggestion- “An Artifact of of Interest: A murder mystery ” by Steve Rogers
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
Almanacker Steve Rogers, better known as The Rhymer, has a novel out available in paperback and Kindle versions. A terrific review of the book can be read here.
Field, Ground, Oval, Stadium.
August 31, 2018 by 8 Comments
Fitzroy play Willy CYs at Bill Lawry Oval in Northcote on Saturday. It’s timely to revisit Andy Fuller’s contemplative piece on ground, ovals, history and culture amid the backdrop of a Darebin Falcons game at Bill Lawry Oval. [Fine writing – Ed]
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy: Smokie’s Second Semi-Final Preview
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
Smokie presents his preview of the VAFA Premier C 2nd Semi-Final.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy: Guru 360 Second Semi-Final Preview
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Guru presents his thoughts on the big game against Fitzroy FC in VAFA Premier C 2nd Semi-Final
Almanac Soccer: The Curious Case of Michael Theo(klitos)’s Norwich City Career
August 31, 2018 by 5 Comments
After a chance find in an Op Shop and consequently going internationally viral, Tom Greenaway is keen to track down former Victory and Roar (and Norwich City) goalkeeper, Michael Theo
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Woolly Footy Jumpers
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Rhymer is back with a popular Almanac topic
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty Three
August 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
While illness and disease ravaged all around him, Earl had numerous insightful flashes to consider – finals scheduling, Franklin as All-Australian captain – but in the end he decided to present some thoughts about the teams that have played their last game for 2018.
2018 AFL Potential Premiers?
August 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Ben the Artist has developed a potential 2018 Premiership poster for each of the participating finalists.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Jersey win for the Mad Scientist, Henderson triumphs in Canada
August 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s FedEx Cup finals’ tme with The Mad Scientist winning in Week1 and all eyes on the second round in Boston. Hamish Neal fills us in with his regular round-the-world golf report. [Interesting to see Vic Open building momentum – Ed]
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