The Footy Almanac 2015 is out now.
“dam AFL sports crisis management” – an introduction
December 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sports management guru da mcdonell can fix anything. Here he explains some of the project players he has on his books.
Almanac Cricket: A bit of diversity and respect, please
December 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Swinging the ball between seething and high dudgeon, Anne Cahill Lambert makes strong cases for more women’s voices in the commentary box, the boardroom and for more international cricket at Manuka Oval
A-League 1,000: The Cairns Edition
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal reflects on the folly of man-marking Mooy along with other key points of interest in the A-League this weekend
Almanac Classic (Footy Poetry): The Year the ‘Roos First Wunner
December 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
This, my friends, is one of the contributions of the year. Murray Bird and he QAFF group have discovered this epic poem which tells the story of the Brisbane D Grade Grand Final in 1946. [A snapshot of a moment in time, this is a dead-set classic – JTH]
Footy History: 150th anniversary of footy in Queensland (and how you can really help)
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Murray Bird is a fine story-teller. His work combines the rigour of his academic training with the creativity of his writing. His colleagues, Greg Parker and the crew at Queensland Australian Football Forensics, bring an array of talents, skills and experience to their cause. And the cause is a very good one. They are writing a history of footy in Queensland to be published for the 150th anniversary in 2016. You can help in a number of ways. Please see how.
Almanac Memoir: 1956 – Alan Killigrew and the rebirth of the Saints.
December 10, 2015 by 13 Comments
In Allan Grant’s debut piece for the Almanac (welcome Allan!), he charts St Kilda’s journey through 1956. It was a turning point not in terms of wins, but in earning some long lost respect. A must for all Saints fans and keen football historians.
Cycling in Kyoto – Part 1: Arashiyama
December 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
Our Japanese Almanacker, Yoshi, provides us with some insights into cycling in Kyoto.
The Sweetest Plum – The tale of G Ayres, Dipper and the end of season trip (plus note on upcoming live show Dec 13 at Bella Union)
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Declan Fey and Nick Maxwell have a regular podcast that is well worht a listen… The Sweetest Plum. In this excerpt the boys discuss the tale (urban legend?) of a discussion between Gary Ayres and Dipper on the merits of Gary bringing his wife on an end of season trip. For those of you in Melbourne the Sweetest Plum have a live show on Sun 13th at the Bella Union – come along!
Crio’s Q? – mentor
December 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
It’s Awards Season and Crio adds another to the list – the award for the best mentor. He’s nominating Col Swatton. Others?
Almanac cricket: When the Windies, and cricket, were king
December 10, 2015 by 31 Comments
As the Test gets under way at Blundstone Arena, Phil Dimitriadis returns to the final days of his childhood when Calypso cricket had no peer. [Super memoir, first published 2009 – JTH]
Almanac Racing – here, there and everywhere
December 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
Plenty to keep racing fans absorbed this weekend, despite the humdrum local offerings. Crio looks further afield and gets excited by Sunday’s feast.
Almanac Music: The Power of Persona and Why Dolly Parton Makes Me Cry
December 9, 2015 by 11 Comments
J. Negri, a fan of Dolly Parton, lost her voice. In this brilliant discussion of Dolly’s ‘Coat of Many Colours’ she explains how she’s found it again. [She sure has – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Middle Australia and the Science of Swing
December 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Blundstone wearer – our resident biomechanist and general sports scientist and claimer of the ground of Middle Australia – demystifies the pink cricket ball with a bit of straight science. [Very clear, Middle – JTH]
Almanac Music: Jon Toogood – Stag and Hunter, December 4, 2015
December 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal – our soccer man – has a crack at his first-ever gig review with this piece about hearing New Zealand’s finest, Jon Toogood. [Engaging, and you’re not that old Hamish – Ed]
No “Department of Youth” Here: A Real-life Dad’s Army
December 8, 2015 by 8 Comments
Demonymic reckons he’s found the Test cricket team of players with the oldest average age. Any advances on this nomination?
Era, era on the wall: the 9-part series
December 8, 2015 by 6 Comments
Here we’ve linked all nine of Jeff Dowsing’s terrific “Era, era” pieces in one post. This is a great spot to dip into VFL/AFL history.
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