Almanackers will feature prominently at this Sunday’s performance of Stereo Stories Live at the Newport Bowls Club. Rick Kane is making his Stereo Stories debut and Vin Maskell is MCing.
First ever Almanac article: Eastlink v RingRoad
October 14, 2014 by 9 Comments
We think this is the first ever piece to be published on footyalmanac.com.au
And it was from Dips, who is still an advocate of entertaining direct football, and getting crankier and crankier about rubbish, trades, and sloppy surf.
Crio’s Question: Nominate your Racing Rendesvous?
October 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
It’s horse racing’s time in the spotlight. As the Spring Carnival unfolds, Crio asks about your viewing platform. Will you be watching from the lawns at Flemington; an idyllic rural racing venue; or the pubtab at a special local watering hole? Nominations please.
Liquid football: Are AFL players trading loyalty for success?
October 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Tim Butcher saw Footscray’s VFL flag and then his Hawks AFL triumph. The subsequent fortunes of both clubs shows that footy is becoming a tradeable commodity in the marketplace for talent and entertainment dollars.
Trick Knee
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Peter Goldsworthy’s fine poem about an end-of-career sportsman. [oustanding – Ed]
NTFL Round Two Wrap-Up
October 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark updates us on the second round of NTFL matches in the Top End.
Shock News: Pakistan lose the unloseable
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone holds his nose after Australia’s “miracle” last over ODI win against Pakistan at the home of cricket in Abu Dhabi. The ICC must think we are all mugs. World Cup – who cares?
Seasons in the Sun (Part 2) – Leg Theory
October 13, 2014 by 8 Comments
Callum O’Connor’s cricketing travails continue as his opening spell is Harmisonesque. What to do when the skipper offers redemption via an over at the death?
Dear Gillon: Tears before Tradetime
October 13, 2014 by 7 Comments
Keiran Croker may be paranoid, or the AFL may be out to get his Swans with their sudden crackdown on the COLA and the Swans trade opportunities.
NFL: Eagles-Giants rivalry Q & A in preparation for the big clash
October 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Philadelphia Eagles’ fan Scott Langford and New York Giants’ fan Cody Royle have a (very civilized, I must point out) debate about the big upcoming rivalry game between their two teams.
AFL Round Trade – Citizens v Consumers: Dreams matter
October 12, 2014 by 2 Comments
E.Regnans was familiar with the commodification of football. But trade week has made him uncomfortable with the commodification of footballers. What price dreams?
Football in Australia: “The World Game” – Is this marketing phrase a tad deceptive?
October 12, 2014 by 6 Comments
Miles Wilks takes issue with soccer appropriating the marketing slogan of “the World Game”.
A tippler discovers Bulldogs aphorisms
October 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Over a glass of wine or two, Barb Smith reads Caro’s analysis Peter Gordon’s press conference and has a few thoughts of her own.
AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: The Sweetest Victory of All
October 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Magpie William Schack relives the Hawks Grand Final victory, and contemplates where it sits in the pantheon of Hawthorn premierships.
AFL Round 18 – Review: Roasting Rowdy
October 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
JTH spent Saturday night at Rowdy’s 50th birthday celebration where the family room became Bay 13 for 40+ revellers (and more?)
Mental Health Week: Black Dog to Goal Posts (Reprised)
October 11, 2014 by 12 Comments
This piece by Jason Kevin Groves from 2011 is one of the most eloquent descriptions of the journey into and out of serious depression. (Hope you are doing well Jason. Give us an update on your footy or personal adventures – Ed.)
Crio’s Racing: The Silk Department
October 11, 2014 by 27 Comments
Caulfield Guineas day brings out the best horses and the serious form analyst in Chris Riordan. Brother Budge; Oges; Jock; DD; Elvis and Cowshedend (unless he asks to be traded to Best Bets) offer their expertise.
New Bulldogs Coach: “A good government (sorry footy club) was losing its way”
October 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone was wondering where he had heard the Bulldogs President’s speech before? He thinks he knows who the next coach will be.
Official Calendars 2015: Remaindered Stock – Any Offers?
October 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone noticed some AFL merchandise collector’s items at the newsagent. “Official” Ryan Griffen/Adam Cooney Bulldogs and Dayne Beams Collingwood 2015 calendars anyone?
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