Goals are met, thanks are given and we speculate: how far can we go?
Little Local Larrikins Part Five: Strong numbers and a strong showing
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell and his Eltham Junior Tennis Club battle Melbourne’s autumn chills and flu to stay on top of the competition ladder.
And the title of the Almanac E-magazine is…
April 2, 2015 by 11 Comments
The long-awaited cover of the Almanac’s e-magazine. Thanks to Litza for his design. [The People’s Elbow has many skills – JTH]
ICC World Cup Final: Part two – The Inevitable
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson wraps up his weekend in Melbourne for the World Cup Cricket final. You can’t fake passion.
If Footy Teams Were Bands… or Something Like That
April 2, 2015 by 14 Comments
Put aside the pre-Easter stresses, relax and match wits against the leviathan musical intellect that is Trucker Slim: If AFL teams were bands. Brilliant!
AFLPA Interviews: David Parkin
April 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
David Parkin talks to John Harms about sport, education and his footy life.
The Welcome Back Wrap
April 2, 2015 by 8 Comments
Mr Wrap is back with his learned prognostications on the Round 1 games; Season 2015 and all things sport.
Running, Somewhere in Holland
April 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Andy Fuller tells how he has become a committed distance runner in the Netherlands. The wind, rain and cold is stiffer competition than the journey.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1
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True Believers, all, Welcome to 2015. The wait is almost over. Actually, we’ve had better weeks. Keeffe and Thomas now unavailable. I have faith – looking for negative B samples on 11 April; Crisp fined but at least available; Witts injured (not sure where we are going to go for our talls) and the Essendon [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: Sydney’s Autumn Carnival Continues
April 2, 2015 by 10 Comments
Wall-to-wall group racing at Royal Randwick beckons this weekend. Amidst the noise from the start of the AFL season, Crio looks at some winners on one of the Turf’s biggest days of the year.
Depths of Winter
April 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Mark Tresize ponders the consequences of his friend’s son deciding to swap allegiances from his father’s team.
It’s only the beginning – Opening Round Preview and Ladder Pontifications
April 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back with not only his Round 1 tips, but also a forensic analysis of each team’s prospects for the season ahead. Will his Blues stand up for him this year?
Has the AFL Missed a Chance to Attract New Fans?
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks thinks the AFL may have missed a promotional opportunity to show off the indigenous football code during the final weeks of the cricket World Cup. Have other codes stolen a march?
Announcing a partnership between the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy branch of the Bendigo Bank and The Footy Almanac
April 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
We are thrilled to announce a special partnership between the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy branch of the Bendigo Bank and the Almanac. This will also involve the Fitzroy Football Club for whom the Almanac will be writing match reports. See how it all works.
The Miracle of the Almanac: can you spare a loaf or a fish?
April 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
What’s the Almanac worth to us?
Lawyers, Drugs and Money: An Easter Homily
April 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
The AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal verdict reminded Peter Baulderstone of Judas, Pilate and the High Priests. Easter greetings to all.
Wool Team: Nominations from Western Australia
April 1, 2015 by 16 Comments
WA nominations for the greatest ever wool team so far. I think the South Australians may have more depth. Unless, of course, some more WA noms come in.
AFL decision the right outcome for Bombers players
March 31, 2015 by 9 Comments
Jackson Clark is celebrating the 34 players under doping allegations being found not guilty. A testament to their resilience and discipline in the face of unprecedented pressure and innuendo, they can now get on with what they do best.
Yin and Yang
March 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sarah Black mourns the departure of Jake King and Dan Jackson from the Tigers’ playing group. Players can be replaced, individuals – and what they bring to a team – is a different matter.
ICC World Cup Final-Australia v New Zealand: Bring on Lords!
March 31, 2015 by 16 Comments
Luke Reynolds realised a long-held dream of being at an ICC World Cup final. The day – in almost every regard – didn’t disappoint.
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