Sports Writers Festival 2017: Yvette Wroby, Kate O’Hallaran and Yoshi Imagawa are just three of the Almanackers who are heading to the Sports Writers Festival 2017 in Melbourne come 28-29th October. Yvette is champing at the bits. There are some terrific speakers.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: A week where Richmond went from a joke to kings of the AFL
October 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Tiger fan Vaughan Menlove recounts his Grand Final day.
Almanac Footy History: A team of Peters v a team of Jacks
October 8, 2017 by 45 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis wonders, in this era of Jacks, ‘Where have all the Peters gone?’ And pits the Peters against the Jacks. Who wins? Add your Peters and Jacks.
Almanac Cricket: Number 11 and how to be a good one
October 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The number 11 position in the batting line-up is crucial. And, as a number 11, you should never underestimate your place in the team. Phil Hill offers some important (and amusing) advice. [It must be cricket season – Ed]
Turnbull Stakes Day Preview – Winx, Winx, Say no more
October 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli wraps up the Grand Final and previews Turnbull Stakes and Spring Champions Stakes Days
Almanac Racing: Winx @HQ
October 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
It’s Turnbull Stakes Day blah,blah,blah….it’s all about Winx making her first trip to HQ.
Really happy for you, Rich
October 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
(Saint) Patrick O’Brien has been very supportive of his mate Rich for as long as he can remember, but wished that Rich would spare a thought for him.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: What the #$%^ was that!!
October 6, 2017 by 9 Comments
Another very happy Tiger, Steven Widdop explains what happened on Grand Final day and why, in his first Almanac article. [Welcome Wippet – Ed.]
Robert ‘Bones’ McGhie – The Smoking Tiger
October 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Radio National recently revisited the man behind this famous photo from the 1973 Grand Final. Links to the full story and interview are available here.
The Killers at The Taminga
October 6, 2017 by 8 Comments
Mickey’s musings on Grand Final entertainment and music as a whole. The Killers, good. Meatloaf, for the most part, good. U2, a few decades ago, great. P!nk, well…
Odd Friday Lunch – Chris Anstey October 13th
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Basketballer Chris Anstey is the special guest at the North Fitzroy Arms for its October 13th Odd Friday Lunch.
Almanac Recommendation: Life Again with Gareth Andrews
October 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
John Harms pens a short thank you to Almanac supporter Gareth Andrews.
Post-siren: the players v the lens
October 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
We all saw the brilliant post-siren vision of the Tiger celebrating their hard-fought Premiership – but should there be such a swarm of media after the final siren? Dave H has his say. (You’ve got my vote – Paddy.)
Geelong’s Night of Nights: Patrick Dangerfield Wins 2017 ‘Carji’ Greeves Medal
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Patrick Dangerfield took ‘Carji’ home last night. Anna Pavlou was on the spot.
Grand Final Reflection: The day that my Tigers were playing a Grand Final
October 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Playing in the Grand Final seemed unlikely enough for Henry Hornsby. Well, winning it, another thing entirely
Kicking accurate goals
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Not long before his Melbourne visit, Yoshi contemplates the connection between good kicking and good football
Grand Final Reflection: Finally, it’s Tiger time!
October 5, 2017 by 13 Comments
Cheryl Critchley is still pinching herself after her team broke its 37-year premiership drought. [Very happy for you CC – JTH]
Silly Season: Why Geelong shouldn’t trade for Gary Ablett
October 5, 2017 by 4 Comments
Paddy Grindlay puts the case forward as to why Geelong shouldn’t pursue favourite son Gary Ablett Jr. Is he the player Geelong need to win their next flag?
Premiership Tiger Dreams of a 1967 Repeat
October 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
KB Hill looks back at the life and career of John Perry who played in Richmond’s 1967 Grand Final win. A fascinating overview of the player’s career, family connections to footy and some of the legends he played with and against.
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