The title says it all. Phil Dimitriadis on his lifetime of footy fandom. How many others share his love of 1982?
Footy’s first free kick: How and why we got a game of our own
March 15, 2016 by 6 Comments
[FREE access to journal article now linked – Ed]. Historian and writer Roy Hay has a piece in the current issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport. Here he introduces the longer article: “The game (footy) is deeply ingrained in local consciousness and has been since the mid-nineteenth century. Have you ever wondered how it all began and why?”
The legend of Padui
March 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Michael Sexton on a wonderful story of old time NTFL footy talent and footy recruiting. Of how Ted Egan and St Marys scored Padui (meaning ‘Wild Horse’) Neil Davies, of Richmond and Glenelg.
The Blessing of the Season (March 17 – all welcome)
March 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Come and be blessed by Percy Jones. This Paddy’s Day at the North Fitzroy Arms. Details here. Includes the launch of John Harms’s Play On.
Welcome to Season 2016: Sal’s predictions
March 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
It’s a big welcome to AFL season 2016, including Sal’s predictions of the final ladder placings.
Almanac Cricket: UQCC – Interview with the Keepers (Part 2)
March 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
Tremendous. Ian Elks shares Part 2 of a cracking interview with three Uni of Queensland Cricket Club wicketkeepers to play for Queensland: Lew Cooper, Wade Seccombe and Chris Hartley. [With thanks to UQCC Old Boys Cricket News – Ed].
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 2, 2016
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Hamish Neal on the hits and misses of NRL Round 2, in which tactics, ill-discipline and (lack of) imagination all played a part.
NAB Challenge | West Coast v Essendon: Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again
March 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Even NAB Challenge games can evoke memory and the importance of memory in following footy. Kasey Symons is “thoroughly look forward to being completely surprised by it all over again in 2016 because my, my, just how much I’ve missed it.”
Come to the Merri Creek Primary School Fete in North Fitzroy (Saturday, March 19)
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You’ve gotta love a fete. Come along to Merri Creek Primary School on the corner of St George’s Rd and Miller St, North Fitzroy.
The Almanac has a stall. Come and say g’day. [Excellent poster – Ed]
Almanac Pro-running: A photo that defines a sport and an athlete
March 14, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dave Griffin shares his story on Les Williams, Pro Running and a photo that captures the moment
Almanac Baseball: Magpie John Schultz hits Grand Slam
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Peter Argent provides a photo essay of Magpie John Schultz hitting a Grand Slam
Canberra Day – a celebration of the capital’s home ground and “local” team
March 14, 2016 by 5 Comments
Canberra turns 103 today. Manuka Oval has been a constant for 85 of them. Now the second home of the GWS Giants, will Canberra let it grow? Let us hope so
Almanac Music: Skyhooks and me
March 14, 2016 by 15 Comments
Mickey’s ode to Skyhooks and the memories relived.
Up There Guillaux
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And the Big Man Flew, when self-promotion was achieved with aerial delights – another classic from Rhett.
NAB Challenge | Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Not Bad for the Pre-Season
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Nickthestats guy is primed for the season if Doggies v Pies game is the standard
Pre-Season Challenge – Week 3: Richmond v Port Adelaide – Time for a song.
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Mick has a happy Richmond ditty to share
NAB Challenge | Richmond v Port Adelaide: Consequences
March 13, 2016 by 76 Comments
Rulebook has a different view from Yoshi on the NAB Challenge kerfuffle the other night. And for once something at Richmond is not Troy Chaplin’s fault
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