The Footy Almanac

AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Like September in June

June 20, 2018 by Joe De Petro 5 Comments

Joe De Petro likes what he sees from the Balcony of the MCC: the skills of Edwards and Lambert and a brilliant last quarter goal from the returning Daniel Rioli.

Almanac Cricket – ODI: England v Australia at Trent Bridge

June 20, 2018 by John Harms 6 Comments

If you like crazy numbers it’s worth checking out this scorecard from last night’s ODI between England and Australia. [I didn’t even know it was on – JTH]

AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Playing in the Puddles

June 20, 2018 by JBanister 8 Comments

Jack Banister remembers the good times of playing wet-weather footy and what it means to look like a footy player while watching Geelong v Richmond on a sodden MCG deck.

Round 13 – Fearless: The Bye Rounds #2

June 20, 2018 by Fearless Leave a Comment

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 Almanac Admin 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 Mark 'Swish' Schwerdt 12 Comments

Swish found out in 1991 that even the Budgets were different.

The 2018 Eddie Betts Cup

June 19, 2018 by Earl O'Neill 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 E.regnans 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 Ian Hauser 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 Curtis del Mar 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 Tom Bally 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 Haje Halabi 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 The Rhymer 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 Alex Docherty 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 E.regnans 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 Almanac Admin 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.