The Footy Almanac

Almanac Review: Upbeat – how art can thrive in adversity

July 17, 2016 by Neil Drysdale 3 Comments

Neil Drysdale presents a unique and inspirational story on Paul MacAlindin in his effort to establish a youth orchestra in Iraq.

Round 17 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Crows eight straight, Cocko

July 17, 2016 by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood 61 Comments

A big night for the Crows on Scott Thompson’s 300th game. Rulebook ponders whether Brodie Grundy might be wearing the fruit tingles if not for a minor Tippett issue.

Junior Almanac Round 16 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: In the thick of the trip

July 17, 2016 by Almanac Admin 9 Comments

Aidan Hammond continues his big Round 16 with a Billy Brownless sighting in Geelong and a plausible theory about why Carlton have the club song on their changeroom wall.

Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: The Rivalry Resumes

July 16, 2016 by Joe Moore Leave a Comment

Joe Moore hosts his Hawthorn mate Halesy and they witness a bout between two great rivals.

Round 16 – Essendon v St Kilda: Never Assume

July 16, 2016 by Yvette Wroby 1 Comment

Yvette is still meeting people, still extending her Saints family. In this installment her Saints can’t get rid of the pesky Bombers whose enthusiasm gives her a big scare.

Almanac Golf: Lofty’s old golf balls

July 16, 2016 by John Harms 1 Comment

Some old classics. Lofty Longden, golfer, golf teacher, and triviameister, was doing some tidying and found these at the bottom of the cupboard.

Almanac Women’s Footy – VFL: Sinead Omahony

July 16, 2016 by Callum O'Connor 2 Comments

Melbourne Uni’s Irish recruit Sinead Omahony went from Gaelic football to VFL Women’s in six months.

A good game of footy

July 15, 2016 by Trucker Slim 1 Comment

Trucker Slim ponders the complexities of performance and contribution.

Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: A horrible night at the SCG

July 15, 2016 by jan courtin 14 Comments

Sick to the stomach, Jan Courtin is in no mood to dissect Sydney’s loss to Hawthorn, a game that shoulda woulda coulda but didn’t.

Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Houdini Hawks Do It Again

July 15, 2016 by Paddy Grindlay 9 Comments

Paddy Grindlay can’t quite believe his young eyes as the Hawks escape once more.

Almanac Golf: The Troon gloaming and other crimes

July 15, 2016 by John Harms 3 Comments

John Harms has been to Troon. [This is today’s newsletter]

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 12: Sechs on Legs

July 15, 2016 by Mark 'Swish' Schwerdt 10 Comments

The Lutherans were kaput, The Ones won but the Glamour Side were put off by some lippy Catholics. Gordon Agars sent also young Gucci around the teams for the 1986 Round 12 AUFC report.

Almanac History: George Goninon and the “punt drop” kick

July 15, 2016 by Almanac Admin 3 Comments

Jim Johnson creator of the Stab Punt presents research evidence of George Goninon’s use of a Drop Punt in his success at goal kicking.

Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Tomorrow Never Knows

July 15, 2016 by E.regnans 15 Comments

When you notice a collaboration, acting at the very edges of their ambition and will, string together several acts of sublime skill, endeavour and artistry, you’ve got to applaud. A passage of Hawthorn footy as Revolver.