Jan Courtin can’t work out what to do. Suggestions anyone?
Happy Swishmas (The Fairytale of New Work)
December 21, 2017 by 17 Comments
Swish delivers his annual review of 2017, an Almanac tradition entering its second year. (If he had a bad burger would he have had an Angus Horribilis?)
Presenting The Tigers’ Almanac 2017: Ninth no more
December 20, 2017 by 15 Comments
We bring you The Tigers’ Almanac 2017. Read all about it.
Almanac Historic Moment: Men’s and Women’s AFL seasons for the first time ever
December 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Remember this historic year with the set of two books – the story of the first season of AFLW and the Tigers’ premiership.
Loving Kobe Bryant: a complicated affair
December 20, 2017 by 6 Comments
Kasey Symons loves Kobe Bryant (in a sporting sense), but can’t overlook the dark shadow on his career.
Purchase The Tigers Almanac 2017 (Details here)
December 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Here’s how to purchase The Tigers Almanac 2017.
Almanac Art: The Tigers’ Almanac cover original painting by Kate Birrell
December 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The original of Kate Birrell’s brilliant art work for the cover of The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 is for sale. You can also purchase prints. Details here.
The Ashes – Third Test: The Urn Returns!
December 18, 2017 by 25 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood would only be happier with Australia’s Ashes win if Chadd Sayers and Callum Ferguson were in the team. Here is his review of the Third Test at the WACA Ground.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: That’ll do it
December 18, 2017 by 12 Comments
Not only did Luke Reynolds play a vital role in Pomborneit’s win over Terang on Saturday, it was captured on video. [Brilliant – Ed]
Facts about St Kilda and Melbourne
December 17, 2017 by 7 Comments
After a visit to the Sports Museum at the MCG Yoshi presents some historical facts and figures of matches played between St Kilda and Melbourne.
Dusty, Punt Road End…. The Tigers’ Almanac Cover Art
December 17, 2017 by 8 Comments
With much emotion and joy Kate tells the story of her journey to producing her work of art that adorns the cover of the book about this AFL season The Tigers’ Almanac 2017. The original is available, and so are A3-sized prints. [Purchase details follow Kate’s piece – Ed]
The Ashes – Third Test, Day 1 – Stoneman certainly didn’t disgrace instead setting the pace in the Ashes race
December 17, 2017 by 8 Comments
Day 1 of the Perth Test looked, at the time, like it might have saved the Test series. (Much has happened since). Carjam (Jen Muirden and Fitzroy Pete) were there to take it all in – especially the crowd. And Jen has come up with a song.)
The Ashes – Third Test, Days 1 and 2: Ebb and flow
December 16, 2017 by 2 Comments
In Melbourne, J Banister enjoys the Days 1 and 2 action from the WACA ground. Via TV, radio, web, phone, the ebb and flow of Test cricket fits with the ebb and flow of a life.
#almanac280 – Tigers: A season, memories, moments
December 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Our latest #almanac280 competition is run and won. Check out the winning three entries.
Of Tigers, Bulldogs, Black Pots and Kettles
December 15, 2017 by 7 Comments
Stainless Steele recalls what he had to see about the post-Doggies’ flag adulation a few months ago, and finds some beautiful gymnastics which allows him to get through a similar experience because the funny thing is now he is in exactly the same position as a Tiger! [You are an honourable man Stainless – JTH]
Second Time Lucky: Pakistan men’s Aussie Rules
December 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou reports in on the Pakistan Shaheens taking on this year’s International Cup
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