An open letter from Australia

Dear Mitch …

Why GWS will never win the premiership, or a history of colour

Marty Gleason has noticed an alarming pattern, and it’s not just the design of the GWS guernsey. Could a garish jumper ruin a team’s chances at a premiership?

AFLW Round 4 – Melbourne v Carlton: How wrong you could be

Callum O’Connor was sure during the draft that the Carlton ladies would be unstoppable and the Melbourne women would be hard pressed to beat any Melbourne side.

Almanac Sponsors: We welcome Ethical Investment Services

The Almanac is pleased to announce that Michelle Brisbane and Ethical Investment Services are sponsoring our women’s footy coverage. Please take a moment to learn more. [Soul Blues fans may recognise Michelle from the haunts of Fitzroy and Northcote venues – Ed]

Almanac Music: Racing In The Street Stereo Story

As a teenage boy in a dark suburban room, I was a long way from the turnpikes of New Jersey. I didn’t have a job, a car or a girl, just an Apollo 10-speed bicycle and a dungeon I called my own. What on earth was I connecting with here?

Almanac Blind Tennis: Help locals to reach the inaugural Blind Tennis International Tournament – in Spain

Australians have been invited to compete at the inaugural Blind Tennis International Tournament, to be held in Spain, this May. A disability allowance only stretches so far – let’s get behind these everyday champs. [Link to a donations page appears in the article].

AFLW Round 5 – Adelaide v Brisbane: They? Or we?

Holly Greatwich gets caught in a nasty situation at The Parade. A maniacal Port supporter, she finds herself completely engrossed in, and cheering for…the Crows. [Nice Almanac debut – JTH]

Almanac Music – Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’: Dividing sounds, but not opinions

Sean Mortell is completely blown away by Ed Sheeran’s new album, “Divide”. His comprehensive review will give you everything you need to know about Sheeran’s third studio album.

Leather Poisoning: Football Possessions

Leather Poisoning marks Women’s History Month and the launch of the national women’s football league with a series of special public programs, talks and events. And an exhibition of art.

Photo Gallery – AFLW Round 5: Adelaide v Brisbane

Peter Argent captures the great action from the Adelaide v Brisbane game.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Five Metre Gap

Round one of the 2017 NRL season is done and Hamish Neal has the action from the weekend covered.

AFLW Round 5 – GWS v Melbourne: Tears in rain

Ebony McKenna had high hopes of a Melbourne win. So much so she bleached her hair in order to dye her hair blue and red in celebration. Unfortunately, Melbourne lost in a close game and her hair ended up ginger.

India v Australia: Bangalore Test, Day 2 – A Tale Of Two Marshes

There are two Marshes. Shaun the oft-injured master of inconsistency. And Shaun the patient, stylish, gifted grafter.

India v Australia: Bangalore Test, Day One – Who would have thought?

Australia blitzed India with the ball for the third innings in a row, bowling them out for 189 on the first day of action. Jan Courtin was very impressed with Lyon after his brilliant figures of 8/50.

Our great game of Australian Football – Jason Ball (the gay one) leading the way

Jason Ball was in Sydney for Mardi Gras this weekend. Jan Courtin looks at his groundbreaking advocacy.

Blind Deaf and Clueless; Wide of the Mark. Part Two

When is a wide a wide? Phil Hill has the answer.

AFLW Round 5 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: That’s what it’s all about

Joey D watched the highest scoring game in AFLW history as his Western Bulldogs went down to the powerful Blues.

AFLW Round 5 – Adelaide v Brisbane: It’s Weird

Andrew Weiss gives us a host of reasons why the brilliant, tight match between Adelaide and his Lions made him feel rather weird. [Excellent piece – Ed]

AFLW Round 5 – GWS v Melbourne: This time, a win

Gill takes her time to savour the Giants win over the Dees at Bankstown on Friday night.

The AUFC Blacks: President’s Report March 2017

Michael “Daddsy” Dadds provides an excellent summation of the Adelaide Uni Black AGM. The report encapsulates all things great about the club highlighting those who have and continue to uphold its proud tradition.