Two years after beginning her Australian Rules career, Eastern Devils’ wildcard Pepa Randall is a balance between spontaneous and developing. Can the Western Bulldogs-listed player continue to learn the art of the game ahead of the 2017 national competition?
An Open Letter to the Almanac Community
July 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
A note of thanks from Dips O’Donnell to the Almanac community. [You might like to also read Dips’ eulogy of his father John O’Donnell – JTH]
Everday Obituaries: John Dalton O’Donnell
July 29, 2016 by 23 Comments
I was at this funeral, to send off John O’Donnell. It was a magnificent day. Dips O’Donnell’s eulogy of his much-loved father is one of the finest I have ever heard. JTH
Round 19 Preview: Congratulating Boomer
July 29, 2016 by 2 Comments
Sal says it how a lot of people see it: Boomer may not be a favourite but you have to acknowledge his remarkable achievement. [Spot on Sal – Ed]
Almanac Racing: Happy New Year
July 28, 2016 by 7 Comments
In preparation for all the horses’ birthdays on Monday, Crio surveys this weekend’s fields.
Almanac Lunch – Friday 29 July with Bill Deller and Murray Bird
July 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join Percy and the Almanackers for lunch with umpires Bill Deller and Murray Bird this Friday. Read on for full details.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Baltusrol’s mystery and two majors
July 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish breaks down the upcoming Major at Baltusrol.
Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: What have we learnt?
July 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
Rob recounts the Kangaroos Round 18 game and we learn that if Murphy was an optimist, North fans are too.
Round 18 – Geelong v Adelaide: Equation to Station
July 28, 2016 by 20 Comments
Swish braved the weather – and the locals – venturing down to Geelong to watch his Crows take on the Cats. [Classic account of a Crow and his Crowling in hostile territory – Ed]
Junior Footy – Banyule Colts v Whitehorse. Snags and Bags: Glass Half Full
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell lost an all-important toss on a breezy day at Beverley Road, but that meant his Banyule Colts had the wind at their backs in the final quarter. Were they good enough to fight back?
Almanac Art: Footy and art? Footy IS art!
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Lots of things happening in the world of footy art. Apart from the forthcoming exhibition in Mildura, “Redball” has opened at the Red Gallery in North Fitzroy. Anddrew Gigacz has been along to have a look.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Analyze this
July 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
Our American Sainter, Glenn Brownstein, hopes to solve some Aussie mysteries, much as St Kilda solved the Bulldogs on Saturday night.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Divided emotions
July 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Yvette, all the way from Japan. explains why Saints’ fans can appreciate the pain of Dogs’ fans.
Round 18 Review: Transparency in the trade market? Bradley Hill goes home perhaps.
July 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In Fearless’s analysis of Round 18, both Cousin Itt and Idina Menzel make appearances.
Footy. The game of heartache.
July 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Kerrie, AKA “the Bulldog Tragician”, ruminates on the Dogs’ recent bad fortune.
The 2016 Bob Skilton Cup – Round 18
July 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
With his insightful review of the weekend’s goings-on, here is the observant Earl O’Neill.
Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Lions Treat Bombers as Mealworms as the Bride Twirls to Victory
July 27, 2016 by 4 Comments
Andrew Else relates the trials and tribulations of spouses supporting opposing teams.
Now you can play Australian Football in Iceland
July 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
There is an Australian football competition in Iceland. Two teams, playing nine-a-side. “It’s not overly complicated. There’s not too many rules. It’s very scruffy, a bit like Icelandic culture,” says Jacob Robertson, a half-Icelandic, half-Australian from Reykjavik.
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