Soaked to the bones, and although her team was defeated, Ebony had an emotional and wonderful time in trying conditions supporting AFL Women’s football at Cranbourne.
Nitro Athletics – The revolution is here, but is still a work in progress!
February 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Joseph Ryan reports on the new buzz in athletics; teams-based ‘Nitro Athletics.’ And on being present to watch the sprinting of the great Usain Bolt.
Almanac Boxing (Photo): Now that’s gotta tickle
February 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Peter Argent snapped this ringside shot of D. Green landing one on A. Mundine at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: A Joyous Celebration
February 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
Long-suffering Carlton fan John Butler relishes in an early season victory and the crowds at Princes Park.
Women’s Footy: Be Careful What You Wish For.
February 6, 2017 by 15 Comments
Wise ole Dips O’Donnell observes women’s footy in the light of economics. We loved Friday night he says, because it was real and we were close, but he wonders how that will survive once commerce and economics puts a distance between the fan and the player. [Thoughtful. Cautionary. – JTH]
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Like winning a Grand Final
February 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
From a young girl excluded from a game she loves to a woman experiencing the first AFLW game played at Princes Park, Robyn likens her post-match high to that of a Grand Final victory.
AFLW Round 1: Carlton v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): Women’s sport and footy the real winners… and Carlton
February 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
Holly Fahey was there to support her Magpies in the history making opening game of AFLW.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Walking into History
February 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Lyn is thrilled as the AFL Women’s Competition has at last commenced. She feels the sense of history.
Almanac (Cricket) Satire: ICC backflip in record time
February 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
With tongue firmly in cheek, Punxsutawney Pete considers the revolutionary proposal to give International cricket more context which the ICC have announced as unworkable.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Reigning premiers chalk up historic first win
February 6, 2017 by 8 Comments
Joey D, a graduate of Footscray North Primary, has moved north of the Murray. But he wasn’t missing the first game in the AFLW comp at Whitten Oval. He drove down the Hume. And it was worth the trip. tremendous piece from Joey D, with its focus on the moment, and on the footy.
Nine broken fingers: the story of determined girls and their footy game
February 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
This wonderful piece, about an all-girls footy match in Williamstown, by Lucia Nardo was first published six years ago. It’s timely to bring it to you again.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Witnessing History
February 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
Cat Jones observes history at Princes Park, as well as the start of something truly special.
Almanac Music: You’ve Gotta Love Millennials
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Micah Tyler makes some interesting observations. Thoughts?
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Happy times in Footscray
February 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
Danae Gibson heads to the Western Oval to be part of another bubbling, happy crowd who watch the home side control an entertaining match. [Super report of the game and the crowd – JTH]
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Football, its people, and its places
February 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Rod Oaten, who lives not far from Princes Park, was reminded of the days of VFL footy as people walked through the streets of North Carlton. And the feeling in the crowd and the contest on the ground made for a great night.
Almanac Music: Sunnyholt – Perry Keyes
February 4, 2017 by 12 Comments
Nonshedders has found a wonderful local songwriter who captures the essence of Australia and its people. Do yourself a favour.
At long last, over 100 years of women’s footy has finally been recognised!
February 4, 2017 by 6 Comments
Historian and friend of the Almanac, Rob Hess, wrote an excellent piece on the long history of women’s footy which was published on The Conversation. Jan Courtin has based this article on that piece.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: This was no exhibition match
February 4, 2017 by 16 Comments
Kasey Symons was at Ikon Park on a very special night. As she points out, “This was no exhibition.” In a fiercely contested, physical game the Blues were the winners. As was footy, sport and life.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: A league of their own
February 4, 2017 by 11 Comments
Paddy Grindlay has the honour of writing the first AFL Women’s match report and he nails it.
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