Fearless gives his overview of Round 13. His attention is caught by a new haircut, a shag on a rock, a cygnet, and a safety-net.
Grass roots and green shoots: in praise of Martin Flanagan
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Beaut response to Martin Flanagan’s defence of grass roots footy from self-appointed footy missionary to new Guinea Scott Reid.
Round 1 1991 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Off The Record
June 20, 2018 by 12 Comments
Swish found out in 1991 that even the Budgets were different.
The 2018 Eddie Betts Cup
June 19, 2018 by 6 Comments
[JTH here] I love Earl’s stuff. Ahead of his time. I find myself in agreement with references to:
Dean Rioli
The Lions of 2001-2003
Gilbert McAdam
Wayne Schwass
Other stuff including a great line about Eddie Betts
And if there’s a get together at Henson Park please let me know.
Respect for women – the conversation we shouldn’t be having
June 19, 2018 by 43 Comments
Violence against women needs urgent addressing. We are sadly reminded of its daily prevalence following the tragic murder of Eurydice Dixon last week. Here is reposted from 2016 – a series of web excerpts and videos around “respect” from Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, Danny Frawley, Wayne Carey, the Commonwealth of Australia’s “Respect” program, the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Erin Riley, Alan Jones and Clementine Ford.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 2 team selections
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Blues and Maroons have selected their squads for Sunday night’s Game 2 of State of Origin in Sydney. How will they line up?
The state of the game
June 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
Rule changes are supposed to improve the game but all too often they seem to take it backwards. Here’s a suggestion to bring life back into matches that look set to fizzle out. Other sports use it – why not footy?
Round 13 – Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles: Give the backs a break!
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Tom Bally has a night out at the SCG and asks his forwards to give his backs a break..
Dear Eurydice
June 19, 2018 by 11 Comments
Haje Halabi shares his poignant thoughts as he joins the vigil for Eurydice Dixon.
Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: What the coaches say
June 19, 2018 by 3 Comments
Introducing our new recruit, The Rhymer, with his first Almanac offering.
Round 13 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Overpowered
June 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A tough year got even tougher for Alex Docherty’s Dogs who battled against a more skilled and healthier Port side
Almanac Teams – “Writers, from the backline…”
June 18, 2018 by 39 Comments
E.regnans goes all literary to come up with his best team ‘This Side of Paradise’.
Media release – from the AFLFA: Fans relish the chance to have their say on all things AFL
June 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
The AFLFA was formed to give fans a voice – which they are doing next Sunday (June 24). Some Almanac stalwarts (such as Cheryl Critchley and Yvette Wroby) are involved, as this media release from the AFLFA explains.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Bye Bye, it’s on again
June 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Collingwood come off the bye to take on old rivals Carlton. Cam Hooke considers the state of affairs.
Almanac Teams: The Peter Frampton Medalists – a team with unfulfilled potential
June 18, 2018 by 37 Comments
Selected by our teams’ specialist, Lord Bogan, here’s a team of players who didn’t live up to their early form. Your suggestions?
Australian Rules Football: better than Vegemite?
June 18, 2018 by 8 Comments
We welcome debutant Andrew Kelso who asks whether ARF (Australian Rules Football – his term) is Australia’s greatest invention.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Saints Alive – Miracle At Metricon
June 17, 2018 by 1 Comment
Things were looking pretty grim for the Saints and Braham Dabscheck until things changed in the final quarter at Metricon.
Round 13 – Sydney v West Coast: If anyone can beat them, we can!
June 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is basking in the glory of a great win by the Swans.
SANFL Round 11 – Norwood v Glenelg: Norwood add to Glenelg misery in freezing conditions
June 17, 2018 by 21 Comments
Six in a row for Rulebook’s rampaging Redlegs on a (for Adelaide) bitterly cold winter afternoon
Almanac Art: Dreamtime for a Canadian
June 16, 2018 by 9 Comments
Artist Kendra Heil has had an opportunity to further her understanding of indigenous culture, which has inspired two fine pieces. She explains how it all came about.
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