Yvette Wroby finds herself barracking for Collingwood, and actually enjoying it. Something weird is happening in the world of women’s footy, and this is just one of the outcomes (on the field and in front of the TV.)
AFLW Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: Pride, and a Big Birthday Present
February 26, 2018 by 5 Comments
On his 45th birthday (happy birthday, mate!), Yoshi watches the Bulldogs defeat the Blues.
AFLW Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: Standing up for more
February 25, 2018 by 4 Comments
The first ever AFLW Pride Game meant a lot to the Western Bulldogs and Carlton players donning the rainbow guernsey’s on Friday night but also meant a lot to Lucy Watkin.
AFLW Round 4 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A Glimmer of Hope
February 25, 2018 by 14 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis watched Saturday’s Melbourne v Collingwood match with the memory of his young daughter asking him back in 2008 if she could play for the Pies one day and having to tell her ‘no’. Now the answer is a resounding ‘yes’.
Pride in the AFLW: Interview with Bulldog Hannah Scott
February 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
Kasey Symons catches up with Hannah Scott after the Bulldogs’ huge win against Carlton in the AFLW Pride match at the Western Oval last night.
The kids are alright – and making sure everyone has boots
February 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
Verity Sanders reflects on the history of women’s football, the challenges, the shattered glass ceilings and what’s needed to keep moving forward following recent critiques of the AFLW Season in this very powerful piece.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: ‘Winning is habit-forming’. Unfortunately, so is losing.
February 23, 2018 by 3 Comments
Cam Hooke contemplates what the win-less AFLW Pies side will do now we’ve hit the halfway mark of the season, his thoughts on the young Magpies’ AFLX effort and the upcoming preseason for the AFL team.
AFLW Round 3 – Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: A One Woman Show
February 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On a boat in Goolwa SA, Holly Bousignac tries to relax in the picturesque setting she has from her boat, but the Crows and Bulldogs’ battle keeps her on edge until the very end.
The Dickensian festive season footy fan (Part 2): The ghost of footy present
February 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Jarrod Landells, who is also a contributor to The Tigers’ Almanac, tells of his connection to the Richmond Football Club.
A letter from summer
February 23, 2018 by 13 Comments
As another summer finishes rolling on, leaving some behind, E.regnans reflects on life, death and our physical, sporting and political landscapes
AFLW Round 3 – Melbourne v Fremantle: Demons’ defeat leaves competition wide open
February 22, 2018 by 3 Comments
‘I’ve tried hard to ignore the comments made in the media about the state of the game. It’s really difficult to shut everything out though; I’m just lucky that there is a chorus of people who will tweet, comment, write and speak out in support of the competition.’
Cat Jones hopes the critics of AFLW were watching Sunday’s exciting clash between Fremantle and Melbourne.
Family Pride: Sophie Conway’s Pack
February 22, 2018 by 12 Comments
Kasey Symons catches up with Brisbane Lion Sophie Conway and her father John after the Round 3 game against Carlton and writes this very touching story.
AFLW Round 3 – Carlton v Brisbane: The Garfunkel
February 22, 2018 by 5 Comments
Jamie Simmons is being Jamie Simmons in his observation of Brisbane’s visit Down South. His Tayla has left him.
A response to Earl O’Neill’s fashion tips (from Tom Junod)
February 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill recently offered some fashion advice to Almanac readers – well, blokes really. He paid little attention to skivvies. This piece by Tom Junod, published in GQ, offers some counterbalance. [I am eternally grateful to Jimmy ‘Two Bob’ Weston for a number of things – and this is one of them. JTH]
Book Review (4 of 52): The Cricket War by Gideon Haigh
February 22, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jack Banister is back with his 4th book review of 2018. Under the Banister microscope is Gideon Haigh’s masterpiece ‘The Cricket War’. In the new cricketing climate that now exists, Jack recommends you revisit the game’s original revolution
AFLW Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: Three blokes walk into a bar
February 21, 2018 by 17 Comments
Smokie and his mates meet for a beer down the coast and take in the Collingwood v GWS AFLW match at the pub, though only after convincing the bartender to put the game on at least one of the TV’s that were all switched on to PyeongChang.
Tales of Tasmania: Robert Shaw
February 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
Liahm O’Brien tells the tale of fellow-Tasmanian Robert Shaw, well known to all in the footy community.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Ko wins Australian Open, Bubba’s strange week.
February 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal reports on all matters golf. He takes a look at the Australian Women’s Open from Kooyonga and lays amateur psychologist to Bubba Watson.
Win or Lose, Look To Your Stars
February 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Dave H ponders the injury clouds that hang over many AFLW teams as we approach the halfway mark of the 2018 season with big name players going down in the most devastating ways.
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