The Footy Almanac

Comrades Marathon 2017: More humbling than a prelim final loss

June 7, 2017 by Mick Jeffrey 2 Comments

Mick Jeffrey loves a challenge. He has taken on many and this one was huge: the famous Comrades Marathon.

Almanac Baseball: The Sweet Spot

June 6, 2017 by Brian The Ruminator 1 Comment

Brian looks at the recent trend of elevated batting in baseball. He also looks at the change in batting styles T20 has introduced to cricket.

On Sunday we went to a lovely lunchtime wedding in a park

June 6, 2017 by Mickey Randall 12 Comments

Mickey Randall spent Sunday at a lovely wedding in a park. It was the kind of day that reminds him of how much beauty there is in the world.

Almanac Racing: Sure Bet Redemption

June 6, 2017 by Youngy 1 Comment

Paul Young had a long day of playing cricket before unwinding at the races. An elderly antagonist made the day a very memorable one.

AFL: How the Match Review Panel Works

June 6, 2017 by Dips O'Donnell 16 Comments

Confused? Dips O’Donnell is here to clear up the workings of the Match Review Panel.

Round 11 – Geelong v Adelaide: Once, Twice, Three Times a Loser

June 6, 2017 by Mark 'Swish' Schwerdt 20 Comments

Swish endured a facsimile of Geelong’s previous two drubbings of the Crows at the Pivot, this time getting a first hand view of the Channel Seven pre-game arrangements. He shan’t be returning.

WAFL Round 11: Kelly’s day out in the derby

June 6, 2017 by Les Everett Leave a Comment

Round 11 wrapped up in the WAFL and Les Everett has it covered. Ladder leaders Subiaco had a scare while South Fremantle thrashed East Fremantle.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: On a roll

June 6, 2017 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

Three wins in a row for Collingwood has fans excited, while the VFL side also picked up a win. A one point loss sees the Magpies depart the Super Netball finals series.

Round 11 – GWS v Essendon: The Bell Frogs and Schnitzenstein are Here to Stay

June 5, 2017 by Mark O'Sullivan 4 Comments

Mark O’Sullivan watched his Giants get the better of a tough Essendon. The game was also the first time the attendance at a GWS home game was greater than that of the NRL game next door. Great signs for footy in western Sydney.

Almanac Footy History: The Diamond from the Creek

June 5, 2017 by Glen 3 Comments

Glen! tells the story of the great Gordon Coventry who came from an orchard in Diamond Creek. This story first appeared in Town Crier.

Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Unheard Of – An Average Win

June 5, 2017 by Stainless 9 Comments

Sam Steele explains why the Tigers’ win over North was a significant milestone.

Life in between losing it at the footy – Part 1: Me, the menace to society

June 5, 2017 by Punxsutawney Pete 9 Comments

Pete muses about trains and hip and shoulders, the link between Twisties and orangutans, and the game of Guess Who, because sadly, there are breaks between footy matches!

Round 11 – St Kilda v Bye: Enough is enough

June 5, 2017 by Yoshi Leave a Comment

Yoshi is frustrated with the footy world and saddened by the terrorism taking place in the UK.

Siren’s Call – the latest availability (includes e-book options)

June 5, 2017 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Yvette Wroby’s book Siren’s Call is available through numerous platforms: bookshops, directly from Yvette, on-line, and as an e-book. Details are in this post.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 13, 2017

June 5, 2017 by Hamish Neal Leave a Comment

Hamish Neal has the NRL Round 13 action covered as Storm locked in top spot and the Eels moved into the top 8. State of Origin watch too with players who could slot into the Maroons team for game two.

VAFA Premier B – Old Carey v Fitzroy: iPhil reporting from Lugano Switzerland

June 5, 2017 by Phil Hill 3 Comments

The day starts brilliantly for the non-brekkie eating Roys reporter Phil Hill on tour in Switzerland, and continues to get better as The Tramconductors give him a running i-commentary of the match against Old Carey.