Dennis Gedling continues The World Cup Alphabet with the letter D with some arcane canine connections and a brief history of the Dutch.
We are pleased to present the front cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018!
May 22, 2018 by 13 Comments
Here it is – the front cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018!
Pre-order your copy today!
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Gold Coast: Port’s China Syndrome
May 22, 2018 by 4 Comments
Chris Michaels sees the benefits for Port Adelaide playing in China, both on and off the field.
Round 9 – West Coast v Richmond: The thing about Richmond
May 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
‘2018 is an odd year to be a Tigers supporter. We’ve got to negotiate success. It’s a good problem to have, but not one we’d ever really believed we’d have.’ Bede McKenna tries to make sense of losing now that winning has become habit with his Tiges.
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Williamstown CYMS: A variation on a theme? meme? dream? team!
May 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘Sing a song of sixpence, an oval encircled by sky.
Two n’ twenty each of seagulls and lion cubs, matched in a vie.’
Read Stephen Fenton’s report from Saturday’s VAFA Premier C clash between Fitzroy FC & Williamstown CYMS.
Almanac Teams: You tell me… What does a player need to qualify for this team?
May 22, 2018 by 20 Comments
Can you solve Rick’s riddle? What ties these players together to form this team?
Round 9 – West Coast v Richmond: Superheroes League
May 22, 2018 by 16 Comments
Superman, Batman, Spiderman and Wolverine got together in Perth on Sunday to overpower the reigning premiers. Peter Baulderstone reports on the feats of this League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Almanac Music: ‘This Is America’ by Childish Gambino – What Art Truly Is
May 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ – the controversial new song and music video from writer/comedian/actor Donald Glover’s alter-ego, that forces us to look into more than the music and learn from the art.
The World Cup Alphabet – C is for…
May 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling continues The World Cup Alphabet with a number of concepts and countries beginning with the letter C. [The goal umpire move is a cracker – Ed]
Round 9 – Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Bogged In The Wet
May 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Alex Docherty saw his Doggies marooned in the quagmire of Adelaide Oval, but there were a couple of positives on an otherwise dirty day at the office.
Round 9 – Sydney v Fremantle: The milestone men
May 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Like a finely tuned choir, Keiran Croker’s Swans were on song against a lacklustre Fremantle in a match peppered with milestones aplenty
Jack Cavanagh – The Gentleman of Gold Coast Football
May 21, 2018 by 7 Comments
With the recent passing of Jack Cavanagh, footy in Queensland has lost a legendary figure. Murray Bird shares part of his story, including a famous grand final.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Anson Cameron this week (May 25)
May 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
Upcoming Odd Friday/Almanac Lunch is with longtime friend of the Almanac, the author, humourist and columnist Anson Cameron
AFLW – The next generation: Will it have its mother’s eyes?
May 21, 2018 by 3 Comments
Where to now for the AFLW in the current advertising-heavy sporting environment? Verity Sanders hopes the characteristics that “make” footy aren’t left to fall by the wayside
Round 9 – Sydney v Fremantle: To go or not to go – that is the question
May 20, 2018 by 6 Comments
Marshall lifts and makes it to the O’Reilly Stand to watch the Swans smash Freo writes his wife Jan Courtin.
The World Cup Alphabet – B is for…
May 20, 2018 by 1 Comment
B is for Beginnings, Baggio and Brotherly Love. Dennis Gedling counts down to the opening day with his World Cup Alphabet.
Round 9: The Red and the White – Buddy’s Back.
May 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Buddy’s back and the red and white army are hoping Buddy adds to his extensive highlights reel this week against the Dockers.
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 3
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 2
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
What’s wrong with footy in 2018?
It’s the year for debating the state of the game; Sue Currie has some areas she’d like to see targetted in the future