Yes, in reality, how do you compete with a god? asks Dr Cruel in his tribute to Les Murray.
Round 20 – Geelong v Sydney: Caecilius est iratus
August 5, 2017 by 13 Comments
Dips uses logic to help him understand the Geelong coaching panel. But can anyone tell us what that phrase means. It could be a rare Montmorency dialogue.
Mercedes turns 50
August 4, 2017 by 9 Comments
Mercedes celebrated her 50th game with the Darebin Falcons U18s footy team last Sunday. Trucker Slim reviews the game.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Carlton Blues (11th)
August 4, 2017 by 10 Comments
We’re edging closer to the 1997 finalists in this pictorial countdown of that season’s list. Carlton’s next up, only a couple of years after their recent flag (and light years away from their next).
AFL International Cup: Classic jumpers and some old rivalries!
August 4, 2017 by 9 Comments
Jack Banister previews the opening matches in the International Cup. [He’s still looking for writers]
Junior Almanac Netball – Under 13E Parkville comp Round 1 – Brunswick NC Penguins: Hurricane
August 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a story of Round 1 for the mighty Under 13E Brunswick Netball Club Penguins. Written by Steph Wilson (11y.o., Goal Defence,Wing Defence, David’s daughter). It’s her first piece for the Almanac.
Round 20 Preview – Paddy Whacked!
August 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
All the latest news ahead of Round 20 to get your footy tips in order. It is the pointy end of the season and every tip counts.
Haiku Bob – Round 19 – not cut out
August 4, 2017 by 5 Comments
A fifty point lead that got away kept Haiku Bob up all night. It was just one of those days for Collingwood.
AFLM Round 19: Port Adelaide v St Kilda: It’s not over until we’re cooked like a chook
August 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby was in a happy place with a successful launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. The game on Saturday night and the Saints close loss in the last few minutes was testing. Nick Riewoldt’s retirement added a whole new layer to the week.
Hanging out with premiership players who love to read The Women’s Footy Almanac
August 4, 2017 by 4 Comments
Martha Webster-Brown and Sarah Tex Perkins at a junior Crows function last night in Adelaide. Sarah was stoked to receive The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017.
Sloane has been crucified
August 4, 2017 by 6 Comments
We revisit Rulebook’s article on the Rory Sloane clumsy spoil suspension.
The 2017 Nick Riewoldt Cup
August 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
Earl recounts his greatest Nicks in tribute to the retiring champion
The excitement of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch
August 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Danielle Croci from The Footy Gospel has written a lovely account of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch. She captured the night in its glory and can’t wait for the next edition.
Almanac Junior Footy – Kew Rovers v Fitzroy Under 10-3: The story of a terrific Roys win in pictures
August 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Under 10-3 10.15.75 Kew Rovers 1.3.9. Here’s how the game unfolded – through the lens of Charlotte White’s camera. SEE THE FULL GALLERY
Almanac Footy History: Cazaly (a new biography)
August 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Robert Allen’s book – thoroughly researched – is being launched on Aug 16. Here’s a little about it.
Stunning introduction for the first Women’s Footy Almanac
August 3, 2017 by 8 Comments
Cat Jones is one of 40 contributors to The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. She was at the launch at the North Fitzroy Arms on Thursday night and this is what she found.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Double playoff golf plus Scotland’s major for 2017
August 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Get your golf news fix with Hamish Neal’s comprehensive coverage from the latest events around the world.
Almanac Cricket: Regaining the Ashes
August 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Brendan McArdle has been following the England v South Africa Test series closely and sees an English team that looks set to struggle in this Summer’s Ashes series.
Almanac Tribunal Comment: Showing the Instruments
August 3, 2017 by 16 Comments
Anson Cameron wrote a piece about the MRP and frying like pork cracklin in 2012. Only the names have been changed to suit this moment in 2017.
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