The [time-honoured – Ed] tradition of kick-to-kick on footy grounds after League matches is set to make a comeback at the MCG in this, the year of the fan. Yoshi makes an impassioned plea for Etihad Stadium management to reconsider the Saints request to introduce it at the Docklands for Sunday games.
The Forgotten Premierships
February 26, 2015 by 6 Comments
George Smith takes a stroll down memory lane, inviting us to recall the forgotten premierships.
Cricket Returns to S.A as Weekly Heat Cycle Breaks
February 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Extreme heat has played havoc with competition cricket throughout South Australia in February. Top shelf Almanac supporter Brett Dutschke is a senior meteorologist at climate service Weatherzone and has some outstanding news for cricket-loving Croweaters.
Frankie’s Summer Training Program Revealed
February 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Never one to deny his fans what they want, Frankie – the first dog taken in the 2012 Canine Draft shares his summer routine with the Almanac.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life : NAB Challenge Update
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke checks in from the Nation’s capitol rallying the faithful as the Pies get set to meet Hawthorn in the opening match of the 2015 NAB Challenge
Fearless (Sort Of) Visits the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia (And Assesses the Damage)
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After almost becoming the pariah’s of Australian sport on the back of a disastrous 2022 World Cup bid, Fearless believes the FFA pulled the right rein by hosting a successful 2015 Asian Cup tournament.
Getting off at Cubbie Station
February 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
Economist Alistair Watson with some thoughts on foreign investment, food production and water. [Al will be at Anson Cameron’s dinner tonight – Thursday]
Taking stock: thinking about the Almanac and its future
February 25, 2015 by 26 Comments
The Almanac is taking a moment to consider its future direction. Your thoughts are most welcome.
Essendon and their Curiously Scheduled, Possibly Generous and Definitely Soft NAB Challenge Games
February 25, 2015 by 7 Comments
The Bombers have a very ‘interesting’ NAB Challenge schedule ahead of them, argues Sean Curtain. Have the undermanned Bombers (self-imposed, it must be pointed out) been spared the rod by AFL in being drawn to meet three of last season’s strugglers in the pre-season competition?
Is Footy Too Long?
February 25, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi, like many fans, finds himself at odds with Mick Malthouse’s claim that AFL matches should be shortened. The length of a footy game compared to rugby or soccer is part of what makes our game unique, claims our resident Japanese Almanacker.
1998 – (the excluding WA, SA, Tas) All-Australian SSA Team – Humble Beginnings
February 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
More All-Australian Juniors brilliance from the Swishter. The 1998 All-Australian (less W.A, S.A and Tasmania) SSA line-up. Spot the future VISY Ambassador in all his hirsute glory.
From Colonial Stadium to Etihad: Fifteen Years of Future Shock
February 25, 2015 by 6 Comments
While stressfully cleaning up in preparation for a possible shift, Neil Anderson finds an old newspaper.
Creating an Aura from a Season: 1994
February 25, 2015 by 22 Comments
In a fine Almanac debut, Geordie McMillan takes us way way back to the days of attacking football and enigmatic non-Victorian footballers, as lived by a gangly 16 year old – himself.
Foody Almanac : Are you a pie or pastie person?
February 24, 2015 by 31 Comments
Peter Baulderstone launches (lunches?) into the Foody Almanac with the origins of his love for pasties. Who would have thought that footy, childhood and sex would be at the root of our food fancies. Are you a pie or a pastie person?
2015 ICC World Cup : When Greatbatch Went Gonzo
February 24, 2015 by 5 Comments
As Australia and New Zealand get set to clash at Eden Park in the Cricket World Cup pool matches this weekend, ESPN’s Cricinfo takes us on a trip down memory lane and profiles a big hitting Kiwi who gave the Aussies no shortage of headaches in trans-Tasman cricket: Mark Greatbatch.
NTFL Finals Week One Wrap-Up
February 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s the best footy you’re likely not to have seen (unless you live in the Northern Territory, of course). it’s week one of the NTFL finals and Jackson Clarke brings you the wrap-up on one of the most exciting competitions in the country.
Not waiting for Bruce. Phew!
February 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
So you think anticipating a Bruce Springsteen concert might be fun? Something to be savoured? Hugh Jones has news for you.
Crio’s Question: Secret Stardom?
February 23, 2015 by 10 Comments
Crio follows his cricket as closely as his racing. He was shocked to find that the West Indies captain at the World Cup is someone he’s never heard of. Who else has reached lofty heights before you even noticed them?
Seasons in the Sun (Part Eighteen) : Discipline, Patience and Nurofen – In That Order
February 23, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s the Benevolent Leader’s birthday as the Lower Plenty Thirds clash with Eltham in the hopes of securing a finals spot. Preparations for a time honoured tradition – Old Man Cafè – begin, and does the ‘Vets bus’ give the opposition some unwanted ammunition?
Literary Dinner (Feb 26): Anson Cameron and The Last Pulse
February 23, 2015 by 7 Comments
Join us for dinner with author, Anson Cameron as he talks about writing and his latest book The Last Pulse. Bookings essential.
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