One of our favourites (particularly amongst our Tiger fans), Kate Birrell, will be exhibiting works inspired by footy at her gallery next month. All are welcome to attend, starting from this weekend.
AFLW Winter Series – Footy’s Back!
June 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
Amid the cool of winter, Deb Waterhouse-Watson reconnected with her faves from the GWS Giants in the AFLW’s Winter Series.
Haiku Bob – Round 14 – out of the blue
June 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s in again to condense Round 14 into that most efficient of the poetry styles that he does so well
Round 15 – Preview: Two upsets looming
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We’re back into normality after the AFL bye rounds and Australia’s short lived attempt at World Cup glory. Sal Ciardulli gives us his thoughts on this week’s match-ups.
Almanac Everything (including Music): Fruity Ale and a Fire Bucket
June 28, 2018 by 10 Comments
We weren’t expecting a survey like this on the Almanac pages but it certainly has merit – especially when presented within a missive which describes the sanctuary of Mickey Randall’s home.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Hataoka’s breakthrough ahead of PGA, Bubba gets third 2018 win
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Bubba Watson’s third tournament win for 2018 highlights Hamish Neal’s comprehensive weekly wrap of all that’s happening in the world of golf.
Am I Obsessed With Footy?
June 28, 2018 by 4 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa is putting in the hard yards on the training track to be the best player he can be for the Osaka Dingoes. Is there such a thing as training too much? Yoshi will be in Melbourne in July and is looking for a club to train at and to meet up with fellow Almanackers.
Almanac Art – Richmond: Stewart Street Mural
June 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
Andy Fuller came across a fantastic footy-inspired mural down in Richmond that he’s shared with us. Can anyone name the artist?
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: With Jumping Jack Hawkins (June 29)
June 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
All welcome at lunch with Geelong high flyer Jumping Jack Hawkins, down from the bush, on June 29. Details in this post.
Almanac Art: Eyes on the Ball – Review from 1996
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The late Robert Rooney, artist and critic for The Australian, reviews a footy-art exhibition from the Ross Oakley era, in his characteristic sharp style.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: where now for Queensland?
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In which direction will the Maroons selectors go when they choose their squad for Game 3 of this year’s State of Origin series? Father and Son sorted it out over lunch the other day.
Will zones improve the Game?
June 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Max Hatzoglou ponders the virtues of zones and starting positions and their implications on the style of the game.
Socceroos – After the Exit
June 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
The Socceroos are out at the first stage of the World Cup. Again. What does this mean for state of the World Game in Australia?
Almanac Obituary – Last of the Place Kickers
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Gerard Coutts’ grandfather played in a few premierships for Horsham and South Ballarat, as well as being a serviceman in WW1. He is remembered for being the ‘last of the place kickers’ in this obituary.
“Be Home Before Dark……” by KB Hill
June 27, 2018 by 9 Comments
KB Hill recounts the long football history of the Gayfer clan, and the fortunes of the Rutherglen footy club. Two stories which reflect the ebbs and flows of a country footy fortunes.
The World Cup Alphabet – G is for…
June 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Aussies face their World Cup moment of truth tonight. They could do with a Golden Boot or two, or perhaps a dose of Aussie Guus. We revisit Dennis Gedling’s marvellous World Cup Alphabet to set the scene.
Tony Wilson and Francis Leach: World Cup Road Trip
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Check out the Wilson-Leach clinging-to-youth World Cup Road Trip podcasts.
Almanac Funny Teams – A Team of Top-Notch 12s
June 26, 2018 by 22 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis thinks the number 12 is one of the most symbolic numbers in human history. What do you think of his team of No. 12’s?
Women’s Football – The Footy Almanac supports Play On Empower Celebration in Ballarat
June 26, 2018 by 8 Comments
Moana Hope was in Ballarat yesterday, celebrating the Play On Empower initiative. The Footy Almanac is proud to support this program that is engaging young women through football.
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