Jackie Lynch has come to the rescue of Bulldogs AFLW fans in need of nicknames for their new heroines.
Almanac Art: Opening Night of ‘You Kick Like A Girl’
February 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
A fine night was had by all at the opening of “You Kick Like a Girl” and Lyn Campbell-Anderson took the photos to prove it. Exhibition open until February 18th at Red Gallery, 157 St Georges Road Fitzroy North.
Tamworth: the ritual
February 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Andrew Starkie writes on Tamworth, on old mates and on ritual.
AFLW Round 1 – Melbourne v GWS: Dees win in tight first round tussle
February 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne v GWS clash at Casey on Saturday was a display of entertaining footy for Cat Jones and despite the Dees being Premiership favourites in AFLW2, she anticipates great things from the Giants too.
The Numbers Game
February 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Old Dog has taken his family Up North here he’s work in the FNQ humidity. He’s been thinking. And in this piece, he’s thinking out loud. What’s the impact of the number of players in a team on community?
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: A Second Act With A Future
February 5, 2018 by 10 Comments
John Butler recounts Friday night’s AFLW Season Opener and despite a low-scoring and defensive match, he sees enormous potential for development in the years to come.
Odd Friday Lunch – Friday Feb 9: Geoff Southby
February 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The first Odd Friday Lunch for 2018 features Geoff Southby this Friday (Feb 9)
AFLW Round 1 – Adelaide v Brisbane: Photo Gallery by Peter Argent
February 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
Photographer Peter Argent has produced some beautiful images from Saturday night’s AFLW Grand Final re-match between the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Here we go again
February 5, 2018 by 5 Comments
It was strange for Gillian Dite to transition back into football in February after being immersed in summer sports but she still made it to Princes Park on the Opening Night of AFLW to experience the excitement.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Unusual Crowds
February 5, 2018 by 7 Comments
The diverse crowd at Princes Park contributed significantly to Jack Banister’s match day experience at Friday night’s AFLW Season Opener.
Cricket Australia Shame
February 5, 2018 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber is fuming. For a few reasons. But especially because of the way the women’s BBL final was conducted.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Bobbleheads burst
February 5, 2018 by 4 Comments
The 2017 AFLW season opener between Carlton and Collingwood at IKON Park was a triumph in every sense of the word. Its 2018 sequel? Well…
Callum O’Connor with five talking points after a disappointing Round 1 clash.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Experiencing Unfamiliar Territory at the Western Oval
February 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson had to face some 2016 GF demons as a Swans fan on Sunday afternoon entering Whitten Oval, but he could enjoy the Bulldogs victory this time around with his family.
Almanac Exclusive: Footy Almanac Haiku T-Shirts for sale
February 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Haiku Bob, Chris Rees and the Footy Almanac bring you some genuinely original T-shirts.
AFLW Round 1 – Adelaide v Brisbane: It’s not all about the Vics
February 4, 2018 by 3 Comments
Verity Sanders is here to remind you that women’s footy (just like the men’s) is not all about the Victorian sides and her Adelaide Crows (the reigning premiers thank you very much) will be ones to watch again in 2018.
AFLW Round 1 – Melbourne v GWS: A Giant Future
February 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Melbourne played like the quality team that they are, but last year’s wooden spooners, GWS, showed they’ll be no easybeats this season as Anna Pavlou reports.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: What makes a great game of footy?
February 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
For Yvette Wroby, a game of footy starts way before the siren and the countdown to Friday night’s AFLW Season Opener was full of excitement and anticipation.
Kate O’Halloran in The Guardian: ‘Opening night crowds a clear sign AFLW is here to stay’
February 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Read Kate O’Halloran’s latest piece on AFLW Opening Night on The Guardian website. [Great article Kate – KS]
Carlton’s Controversial President George Harris – The Power and the Glory
February 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
This is an edited version of an article originally published on the website blueseum.org in 2010. George Henry Harris elected himself President of the Carlton Football Club in 1964. Rambunctious and ruthless, he led the Navy Blues for twelve seasons and won four Premierships. Amid those triumphs, he became embroiled in one of [Read more]
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