Women’s Footy News will bring you any interesting bits and pieces about the game, links to articles by some of our writers or events that may interest Almanac.
Blind Deaf and Clueless: Chuckers Part Three
February 14, 2017 by 10 Comments
Phil Hill delivers his third off-cutter in his cricket series. Take a look at the rules of bending the arm and what it means for modern cricket.
Almanac Music: Springsteen, rainbows and a full moon; drinking our fill at Hanging Rock
February 14, 2017 by 30 Comments
David Wilson woke on Saturday morning with a nebulous thought of seeing his first Bruce Springsteen show. What followed was a wonderful family adventure to Hanging Rock…
Almanac Cinema – Movie Review: Lion
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Noel McPhee needs to tell us about this film “Lion;” a memorable film in many different and compelling ways. [Spoiler alert. Some storyline is divulged in this report – Ed].
The Sydney Swans speculative soundtrack: A season in revue – 2016
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Joe Moore has his 2016 playlist locked and loaded. No music can soothe a runner up, but there remains plenty to dance about in the Swans’ future.
Almanac Rugby League: People, Meaning and Stories in Rugby League – Tom Brock Lecture
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John Harms presented at the 16th annual Tom Brock Lecture in October 2014. It delves into rugby league, South Sydney Rabbitohs and his own background growing up in Queensland.
AKA: The Blue and White Easybeats
February 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Glen spent 30 years tearing his hair out on the sidelines and is now paying the price. Here are the players he blames for his thinning top.
Crows icon designs indigenous jumper for women
February 14, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent brings us news and photos of Andrew McLeod and the footy jumper he designed. A McLeod has designed the indigenous themed jumper for the Adelaide FC women’s team.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v GWS: Life on the road – don’t forget your sunscreen
February 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
The Giants were valiant in defeat and look to be getting better despite injuries affecting the team.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v GWS: The best laid plans…
February 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Bede McKenna had a horrorshow of a time getting to Princes Park and her seat, but ultimately loved seeing her Blues get an impressive win over GWS.
AFLW Round 2 – Fremantle v Brisbane: Way out west the Lions stand tall
February 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Andrew Weiss may not hold much hope for the Lions men’s team in 2017, but the women’s team has restored his faith in Brisbane.
AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Born again Dees
February 13, 2017 by 1 Comment
Rod and his Demon loving daughter head to Princes Park and witness a game turn around. It’s another good night at the footy. Melbourne come romping home.
The Odd Friday Lunch with Sam Newman (Sorry but it’s booked out)
February 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
John ‘Sam’ Newman will be the guest at the Odd Friday Lunch this Friday afternoon. He will have quite a few stories to tell so don’t miss out.
BOOKED OUT
AFLW Round 2 – Fremantle v Brisbane: Home and away.
February 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
Danae Gibson needed a Lady Gaga distraction at half-time to keep her wits together as her Dockers lost to Brisbane.
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Strong and Warm and Wild and Free
February 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
With help from Bragg/Marr, Swish and Didge lent their support to the AFLW Crows from the Footscray terraces.
AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Rollercoaster
February 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Ebony McKenna may have chosen Melbourne Demons as a ‘pity barrack’, but her choice is paying off so far this AFLW season.
AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Full Moon Fever
February 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
Lyn Campbell-Anderson found hope in her team’s loss to the Demons. It also helps when she sees Moana take the field.
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Ying, meet Yang
February 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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Almanac Bush Footy: Footy at Lake Cargelligo – Part 2
February 13, 2017 by 10 Comments
This piece from David Ogilvy was first published in 2010 about a little footy club in the northern Riverina.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v GWS: Giants fight until the end
February 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Joseph Ryan has a personal connection to the Giants, and is now a Greater Western Sydney supporter. Despite their loss to the Blues, he sees some good signs
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