Swish’s review of the 1997 lists ends with a motley collection that covered itself with SA Greatness. What can you tell us about them, before, during and since this history making season?
The Final 8: Who will go all the way in 2017?
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou looks at the reasons why each team can win the 2017 AFL Premiership. She also highlights the X-factors for each team.
The truth about the North Melbourne Football Club
September 5, 2017 by 11 Comments
North Melbourne had a year to be expected with the focus on youth; finishing in 15th spot and avoiding the wooden spoon and knocking out those tanking rumours. Deakin Uni student Marnie Cohen looks at the year that was for the Kangas and where to for next year.
Almanac Baseball: The Hunt for Red October
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Are the Red Sox good enough to go all the way in October? Brian looks at their chances in the MLB.
Raving Rulebook No.4
September 5, 2017 by 31 Comments
Rulebook is back, with some harsh words for the Australian cricket team in the wake of the 1st Test loss to Bangladesh, plus thoughts on the upcoming opening week of the AFL finals in his latest ravings.
Amateur Boxing: Twenty-four hours in Bundaberg
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Luke Stegemann ventured to Bundaberg for a day of boxing with controversy, passionate locals and a late road trip home.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 26
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Round 26 saw the Storm ensconced in first place so the ladder interest was around which team would get fourth spot (and secure a double-chance in the finals) plus who would finish eighth with three sides jostling for two places heading into the weekend.
SANFL – Finals double-header: Winx, Winx, say no more
September 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
Winx, winx, say no more, but the Adelaide Oval nearly has it all, as Peter Sweeney found out.
The Footballing Cordners (first published in the Town Crier)
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Glen! gives an outline of the famous Cordner family. This yarn first appeared in Town Crier.
Girls Play Footy’s Kirby Fenwick reviews The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 and it’s a beauty.
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Kirby Fenwick has the latest review of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. She loved it. [Thanks for this wonderful review Kirby – JTH]
Last Drinks at Percy’s with a Tiger in Tow
September 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
Adam Fox shares his memories and long distance love of Melbourne. One day he hopes to have a drink with Percy. [This is a beaut travelogue – JTH]
Retired or playing on – where is the loyalty?
September 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Rumours are circulating that Luke Hodge may be coming out of retirement to play for the Gold Coast Suns next season. Yoshi looks at what role loyalty may play in this decision.
Rolling Thunder, fighting Swans
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Peel Thunder and Swan Districts have advanced to the semi finals in the WAFL. Les Everett has coverage sorted as the finals heat up.
Art Exhibition for September 2018: Footy, Passion and Pain.
September 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Caulfield may be one of the smallest groups but they are the most ambitious. Their support of all things community extends to The Glen Eira Artist Society, Yvette Wroby and Kate Birrell and many others. While reading ‘Siren’s Call’, an idea was formed in the mind of one of the members – and exploded. This 2018 Exhibition is the result. So get painting, writing, photographing and thinking about what Australian football means to our communities and lives.
Almanac Bush Footy: The Legend of ‘Trunk’ Weckert
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Trunk Weckert is a bush footy legend from BSR (Brinkworth-Spalding-Red Hill). Peter Argent recently attended the thirtieth anniversary celebrations and inevitably some names of past champions came up.
Almanac Beer: Prickly Moses is up and about
September 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac and Prickly Moses are delighted to announce a partnership for the AFL Finals series leading up to the Otway Oktoberfest. Luke Reynolds, who is one of the brewers at Prickly Moses, tells the story. [And explains how you can win tickets to the Otway Oktoberfest]
It’s here! The recorded version of ‘Strong Proud Women’, a women’s footy song by Merle Brown.
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Merle Brown contacted Yvette Wroby about her anthem for women playing footy. She joined us at the launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. We produced a book to share the joy, Merle produced this cracking song. You gotta love how the Almanac community works.
Cricket, tennis and Father’s Day brunch
September 4, 2017 by 10 Comments
Mickey Randall is seeing his boys grow up before his eyes with more first times taking place; cricket training and school camps this past week.
Tom Wills Bibliography
September 4, 2017 by 5 Comments
Johnhenry Holmes has taken an interest in Tom Wills for many years. During this time he has compiled a bibliography of items relating to Tom Wills. Paddy Grindlay – who has been our W.K. Trewick Scholar (thanks in part to Chris Bracher’s generous donation) spent a recent week compiling it in this post. (Thanks Paddy). We hope to have another Tom Wills Dinner in the lead up to the forthcoming Ashes series.
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