The Footy Almanac

Almanac Book Cover 2016: The case for Boomer

September 7, 2016 by Tony Wilson 9 Comments

Tony Wilson pushes the case for Boomer to be featured on the cover of the 2016 Almanac.

The Magic of the Cup: Round of 16 (Melbourne Knights)

September 7, 2016 by Dennis Gedling 4 Comments

If the opposition eliminates the team he is supporting, Dennis Gedling jumps aboard the victors to continue his unique journey through the FFA Cup.

WAFL finals: week 1

September 7, 2016 by Les Everett 4 Comments

It is already finals time out west. Les Everett reports from Perth on week 1 of WAFL action.

Almanac Book Cover 2016: Moana Hope & Susan Alberti

September 7, 2016 by Callum O'Connor 4 Comments

Mo and Susan, two very different women who love the game of football, are Callum O’Connor’s joint nomination for the 2016 cover of the Footy Almanac.

We’re 35 years into a 5 year plan!

September 7, 2016 by Stainless 10 Comments

Stainless wears his Richmond heart on his sleeve as he bemoans the “limp-lettuce effort” of the Focus on Football group to take over the Richmond board.

Sound. (or This is still Australia: they’re utes not trucks)

September 7, 2016 by Matt Zurbo 11 Comments

Matt Zurbo thinks his way through some recent footy moments – life moments – and listens for the sounds, and observes the silences.

SANFL Magarey Medal Votes 1985/86 – The Player Defection Scheme

September 7, 2016 by Mark 'Swish' Schwerdt 30 Comments

Swish has a look at the Magarey Medal vote winners in 1985/1986 and the subsequent player movement to the VFL/AFL. Who can you spot?

VWFL Division 1 Semi Finals: There’s a Bear in There

September 6, 2016 by Dips O'Donnell 10 Comments

Finals are different. Dips on VWFL Division 1, skill, effort and the shifty shadow of luck.

Almanac Finals Preview – Cats’ home ground DISadvantage

September 6, 2016 by Almanac Admin 14 Comments

Daylight robbery. Ahead of Geelong’s “home” final, see Gary Caulfield’s unbiased analysis into home ground scheduling.

My First Day

September 6, 2016 by Callum O'Connor 12 Comments

Callum O’Connor always wanted to work as a footy writer. And more recently, as a women’s footy writer. Since last Saturday, he does. [Congratulations Callum – Ed].

Almanac Book Cover 2016: The Case for Whitecross

September 6, 2016 by Sasha Lennon 7 Comments

If the Hawks salute, Sasha Lennon’s nomination for the Almanac Cover is a classic case of resilience in overcoming obstacles: Brendan Whitecross.

Father’s Day

September 6, 2016 by craig dodson 7 Comments

A great Father’s Day yarn from Craig Dodson about parenting, sport and the perfect moments in between [And a Brian Lake sighting!].

A Free Weekend; Old Books and New Thoughts

September 6, 2016 by Kate Birrell 14 Comments

On an AFL-free weekend, Kate Birrell recalls Viktor Frankl, gets to thinking of Australian Pioneer Women and asks how you filled your void. [Includes Kate’s painting and the term “Sunday neurosis” – Ed].

Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A game we should have won

September 6, 2016 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke has the last words on Collingwood’s final game for 2016 against Hawthorn, one the supporters were waiting for; application and commitment, skills, teamwork and the promise for the future.