Ian Swan receives a mysterious parcel from a friend. It contains The Doggies Almanac. Here’s his own Doggies story (with thanks to Spider Phillips) – and a little more about great days of Hallora-Strzlecki in the Ellinbank District League. [This is what footy’s about – Ed]
The Doggies Almanac 2016: a Story of the Year of Wonders, The Year of the Dog
December 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Being a good coach – the possibility of being both good player and coach
December 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
Following examinations of Premiership coaches Luke Beveridge and Alastair Clarkson, Yoshi explores the possibility of great players blossoming into good coaches.
Almanac Golf: Alice’s Restaurant and the freakish 4-iron
December 13, 2016 by 9 Comments
Just as Alice’s Restaurant isn’t necessarily about the restaurant, this golf story is about something much more important than just the golf.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba Test: Call for writers
December 13, 2016 by 5 Comments
The Gabba Test begins on Thursday. All entries for cricket reports happily received at The Footy Almanac. Pick a day.
Book Review – Kings of the Game
December 12, 2016 by 2 Comments
Modelist reviews ‘Kings of the Game’, by Lachlan Waterman, in search of what makes a great Aussie Rules Football Coach.
Almanac People: Billy’s Life Journey
December 12, 2016 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie writes of Billy and his journey through life, the choices made, and confronting challenges one day at a time.
Wrestling with Reality – Part 1
December 12, 2016 by 49 Comments
Mario Milano passed away on the weekend. Our sympathies go to the Milano family. No doubt many will remember him and his wrasslin’ opponents. It reminded us of Phil Dimitriadis’s piece from a few years ago. There are many memories in the piece and in the comments which follow.
Almanac Music: Radiohead and me
December 12, 2016 by 19 Comments
Having first been introduced to Radiohead through their seminal salute to modern alienation, OK Computer, Mickey Randall embraces the musical pilgrimage and feels there remains plenty for them to ponder.
Almanac Party: The Doggies Almanac launch and end of year drinks (Dec 14)
December 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Wednesday Dec 14 at the North Fitzroy Arms. Come and celebrate with the Almanac crew (and Perc). The tradition of launch parties continues.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba Test: Time will tell
December 12, 2016 by 4 Comments
Test cricket returns to Brisbane on Thursday. The team, opponent, conditions and game all very different from recent Chappell-Hadlee life. Citrus Bob gazes into his crystal ball.
St Kilda Boys Taking Challenges in New Zealand
December 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Yoshi give us a blow by blow description of St Kilda’s pre-season camp in New Zealand.
You never forget your first cricket bat
December 11, 2016 by 12 Comments
Craig Dodson takes four year old Jack to his local cricket centre where he hopes to ignite some enthusiasm while kitting him up. Learn of the Kookaburra Kahuna and other cricketing delights. [Nice observation and memoir – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Red cards and faces in cricket
December 10, 2016 by 3 Comments
What are cricket administrators doing? Neil Drysdale is bewildered by a discussion on the red card when there are far more pressing matters especially for emerging Test nations.
The Magic of the Cup: The Final (Sydney FC)
December 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling has followed the FFA for the duration, beginning with his beloved Backpackers FC and following the team that knocked his team out. And so it came down to Melbourne City v Sydney FC. Here is Dennis’s report, with some very interesting observation and comment.
Almanac Soccer – A-League: When Harry met the Mariners… or not.
December 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When will Harry Redknapp meet the Mariners? Or will Mariners fans need to buy a plane ticket to catch him at Wimborne’s home ground The Cuthbury?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Ernie Edition
December 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A big weekend for the A-League as both Victorian teams head to ANZ Stadium. Let the Tifos commence!
Almanac Cricket – Blind Deaf and Clueless: A Modest Proposal
December 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill is back considering AFL umpiring in the context of the laws of cricket
Almanac Cricket: Cricket Bloody Cricket
December 8, 2016 by 7 Comments
Bernard Whimpress takes us on a tour of cricket over the past few days and places it all in the context of the last few weeks and the last few years. Cricket! Bloody Cricket! It’s all happening – even in Adelaide.
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