Written in 2014 while watching American Football and paying his dues in San Diego’s County Jail, Charlie Wells had time to reflect and writes an amazing tale of football and incarceration from an Australian’s perspective. [Riveting read – Ed]
Football Research Collective – Latest Update
October 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Read the latest update from the Football Research Collective, including new books and a call for conference papers.
Almanac Season Review: Adelaide – Premiership schmemiership
October 10, 2016 by 8 Comments
Dave Brown refuses to get sucked into defining 2016 success by premierships – just as well, really.
Grand Final – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Dubai Dogs
October 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dubai Almanacer Caspar McLead describes his Grand Final experience.
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Great Blokes and Role Models of Bevo and Murph
October 8, 2016 by 7 Comments
Yoshi gives his unique view of the Bulldogs win and how Bevo and Murphy have inspired him to bigger and better things. Hopefully his beloved Saints can follow the example
Footy, footy everywhere: what are your options this summer?
October 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
Footy’s over in Australia but it’s well and truly alive around the world. Wesley Hull gives us some options and reminds us of the excellent worldfootynews website.
A Grand Final match report for my Dad
October 8, 2016 by 6 Comments
Since Sarah Black was 16 she has written footy reports. Her Dad has always loved them and encouraged Sarah to try sports journalism. A graduate, Sarah is now an intern at AFL Media. Her father was away for the Sydney-Doggies Grand Final so Sarah wrote this report for him. {Super piece Sarah and congrats on your new job – JTH]
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: A broken heart and tear-stained eyes………
October 7, 2016 by 20 Comments
A Grand Final loss leaves an empty feeling, a feeling that Jan Courtin puts into perspective with time and support from strangers. Check out (or take a look at) the 60 year-old document!
Press Release: Sports Writers Festival (Oct 14-19)
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Sports Writers’ Festival is on again in Melbourne. Here is the program and how you can buy tickets.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: Creazione di Gentilezza
October 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
David Wilson borrows from Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” for this 2016 cover nomination: “Creation of Kindness.”
Sal’s sporting roundup and punting advice for Guineas Day
October 7, 2016 by 3 Comments
Sal wraps up the Grand Final, gives the plonkers of the Australian cricket team a mention and finds the quaddie winners at Caulfield for you.
Book Launch: Roy Hay’s Games Goals Glory (Oct 13)
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the launch of Roy Hay’s A-League book Games Goals Glory at the MCC Library 1pm, Oct 13. RSVP is essential to gain entry. Roy Hay, John Didulica (PFA) and David Davutovic (Herald Sun) in conversation.
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Return Edition
October 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal is back for Round 1 of the A-League season 2016/17
Almanac Cricket: Deaf, Blind and Clueless – The Start of the Season
October 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Footy posts from Brunswick St Oval have now been removed and Phil Hill prepares himself for umpiring the first cricket game of the season, if he is picked.
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Talking to Chooks
October 7, 2016 by 9 Comments
With five minutes to go in the Granny and your side’s down, what do you do? Joe Moore went outside and had a chat with the Chooks!
Almanac Soccer: A-League Preview, Part Two
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Part two of Tom Riordan’s 2016/17 A-League season preview.
Almanac Horseracing – Monkeys off (and on) the back
October 6, 2016 by 16 Comments
Focus punters. All of a sudden it’s Guineas Day when you’ll get the best of the horses without the worst of humanity.
Bet up (responsibly of course!)
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