Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood was on hand for a very special day at the Parade, the ‘Count Me In’ fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease as the Redlegs played host to the Crows. Includes several fantastic photos from the day.
SANFL Round 13 – Norwood v Adelaide: Redlegs Defeat Crows But Unite Together Fighting MND
July 8, 2018 by 37 Comments
Round 16 – Richmond v Adelaide: Hatred at the G
July 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
First on the ladder and flying, Richmond have lost their underdog mantle. To beat them, you must work inconceivably hard for each miniscule victory. It is a position as unfamiliar to once-starved fanatics as their position as Premiers. And for Paddy, the pleasure of watching his Tiges power to victory over the Crows is immense as he articulates so well.
Time to ruffle some feathers!
July 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Time for the Bombers to ruffle some Magpie feathers says Col.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s Dusty Martin in the Grand Final
July 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s painting of Dusty Martin in the 2017 Grand Final. [Purchased by Joe De Petro – Ed]
Sydney v Geelong: I’m down in the dumps. Strewth! Imagine if they’d kicked straight!
July 6, 2018 by 17 Comments
Jan hates losing. At anything. Tennis, “snap” at midnight on the beach but when her team loses, then it feels personal.
AFL Indonesia records another important Australian-Indonesian sports diplomacy link.
July 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Starting this weekend, a Melbourne district Aussie Rules football club will provide development facilities for two outstanding members of Indonesia’s indigenous national team, the AFL Indonesia Garudas.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Ode To Cyril
July 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
The Rhymer pays tribute to the sheer brilliance of Cyril Rioli. Perhaps, given his family heritage, Cyril was always going to be a champion.
The 2018 Chilly Winds Of Winter Cup
July 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
As folks are starting to bang on about the ‘run to the finals’, the crew at Stop Privatisation Of Footy Productions figured it was their last chance for a Mid Term Report. And here it is.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Grass roots footy
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer with his thoughts on where the focus for the footy bosses should be.
Round 16 Preview – The Magic has Gone?
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Sal previews a big Round 16 and farewells a champion of the game in Cyril Rioli.
Haiku Bob – Round 15 – towers ablaze
July 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
A different style poem from Haiku Bob this week but one that encapsulates the mood of happy Pies fans at the moment.
Round 15 – Melbourne v St Kilda: The Wow Factor
July 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
St Kilda had a win over Melbourne last Sunday. Yvette Wroby, along with many other Saints supporters, have had smiles on their faces since. Three wins and a draw feel pretty good. More wins would be better.
Tasmania – Let The Footy Flow…
July 5, 2018 by 6 Comments
Another Tassie footy vignette, this time a melodic take from Apple Isler Cranky Pete.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Park’s major double, Irish Open focus in Europe
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The latest from Hamish Neal’s Golf Capital. Sung Hyung Park adds to her 2017 US Women’s Open title winning the Women’s PGA Championship in Illinois and wins also go to Francesco Molinari on the PGA Tour and Alex Noren in France on the European Tour.
How to make a financial contribution to the Almanac.
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a reader who loves the Almanac, and you want to ensure it keeps going, here’s three ways you can help. One suggestion is to donate $5 on the 5th of the month. And today is July 5.
Oh Cyril: A collection of Cyril joy
July 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Here’s a list (with links) of some of the pieces we’ve published about Cyril Rioli over the years.
Cyril Rioli retires
July 4, 2018 by 15 Comments
Today the Hawthorn Football Club have announced that Cyril Rioli has played his last game for the Hawks.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2018 Round 16: The Year of the Pie
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke gives his thoughts on Round 16 for the Magpies.
Study: Watching old games of footy a boon to mental health
Good news everyone; delving into the glory days might not just be a guilty pleasure – it could improve your health.