The Footy Almanac

Don Scott’s Dimple

October 9, 2017 by Damian Balassone 8 Comments

Damian Balassone has written his latest poem about Hawthorn great Don Scott and his prominent dimple.

AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: It’s Us

October 9, 2017 by JBanister 13 Comments

Jack Banister has had a lifetime of following Richmond. He contemplates his Grand Final week and Grand Final day state of mind before settling with the faithful at Punt Road. These are his observations. [Terrific piece – JTH]

Dusty’s Always Running Around

October 9, 2017 by Jennifer Muirden 4 Comments

The latest lyrics by Jennifer Muirden dedicated to 2017’s best player Dustin Martin.

Sports Writers Festival – a terrific event organised by Francis Leach

October 9, 2017 by Yvette Wroby 3 Comments

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 DrCruel73 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 Phillip Dimitriadis 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 Phil Hill 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 Sal Ciardulli 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 crio 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 Patrick OBrien 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 wippet 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 Almanac Admin 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 Mickey Randall 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 Almanac Admin 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 John Harms 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 Dave H 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.)