Noel McPhee’s observations of Cyril were first published in 2011
Almanac Soccer: Cambridge University Press kicks off global study on the World Cup
July 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
An interesting interactive activity for followers of the World Cup – and there’s a few of us here at The Footy Almanac.
Fearless 2018 Round 15 – ‘Bye Bye’ Bye Rounds, return to normal scheduling
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In a farewell to the bye rounds, Fearless looks at Round 15
A star from the VFA’s halcyon days by KB Hill
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This week’s KB Hill features Rod Cobain, who played in the VFL & VFA before heading up to Yarrawonga
Round 15 – Fremantle v Brisbane: Going West and Seeing the Light
July 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
After a win over Freo, Brin assesses the future of the Lions and weighs in on the loss of Harris Andrews.
Half Way Cat Report: Pussies Postscript
July 3, 2018 by 3 Comments
The Cats’ defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs on Friday night has Paul Spinks re-thinking the situation at Geelong. Do the players have their heads screwed on? And who at the Cattery is taking any notice?
Oldest Surviving Footballers – Keith Rae
July 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
We kick off our Oldest Surviving Footballers series with a profile on Keith Rae. The former Carlton and Richmond player turns 101 at the end of July. Get involved by sharing any insights or tales you have about Keith.
Almanac Footy – A Quick Trip Home
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Brin made it back to Brisbane just in time to catch the last quarter of the Yeronga Thirds game on Friday night. He writes about home, being part of a team and the difference that six weeks can make.
Three course meal to fill the hungriest Pie – Collingwood has a new marvel
July 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Magpies look like they have a real talent on their hands in Jaidyn Stephenson – Harvs97 has crunched the numbers to draw a pleasant comparison.
Round 15 – Adelaide v West Coast: June 30 Write-off?
July 3, 2018 by 19 Comments
Swish and Co saw in the new financial year with an unexpected win in the City of Ledgers.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: Rock, paper, scissors
July 2, 2018 by 9 Comments
Joe De Petro made an unfamiliar trek across town to see his Tigers clash with fellow top 4 aspirants Sydney. The much hyped clash of the titans between Messrs Franklin and Rance became a triple-header with cameo from an ascendant adjudicator.
Round 15 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Port spoils 300 game milestone; remembering another
July 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
Chris Michaels interrupts his take on Port Adelaide’s win over Carlton to pen a love letter to the durable, elite and multi-talented Craig Bradley
Round 15 – Melbourne v St Kilda: My Saints Family
July 2, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mrs R, free from the shackles of her Collingwood family, enjoys her first game with her St Kilda family in a very long time as the Saints get home in a thriller.
Cream of Cauliflower Soup and the No Repeat Workday
July 2, 2018 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall’s most excellent trip from Adelaide to Melbourne provided many highlights, culinary and sporting alike.
The Reclink Community Cup: Melbourne (June 24) and beyond
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Did anyone make it to the Reclink Community Cup in Melbourne this year? We’d love to hear of your experience – even in a comment at the end of this post. And dates for other Community Cup events around Australia are included in this post.
Round 15 – Melbourne v St. Kilda: Saints Finally Flick The Switch
July 2, 2018 by 1 Comment
It all came together beautifully for Braham Dabscheck’s Saints as they won a thriller over the Dees
Almanac Literary – Melbourne Rare Book Week at the MCC (Wednesday July 4)
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Almanac favourite Gideon Haigh will be part of the MCC’s event for Rare Book Week this Wednesday
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: A test from the Tigers
July 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson felt the cheer squad’s fervour was a bit overwhelming as his Swans headed south to face the reigning premiers .
A Forgotten Isle – The State of Football in a ‘Football State’
Jack Banister spoke to some key players in Tasmanian footy on the current situation and the future for the code.