James Lang previews the arrival of the South African team for the International Rules tournament culminating at the MCG on 23 August. They start at Jamestown in the Mid North of South Australia to see how the locals do it. (Updated with link to Mike Sexton’s ABC story and pix – Ed).
AFL Round 18 – Hawthorn v. Sydney: Exile on Franklin Street
August 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Hawks fan Paul Campbell reflects on a thrilling contest against arch nemesis Swans, and the ‘Darktown Strutters Ball’ enjoyed by the returning Buddy.
Who Booed Goodes: a discussion?
August 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
Saint66 discusses the discussion around the booing of Adam Goodes. [Saint66 presents a cross section of views held by others here, and gives a sense of the process of coming to some sort of position of understanding]
International Cup: UQAFC Red Lions players’ to represent their countries
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A few UQAFC Red Lions players will run out for their respective countries in the International Cup which starts in a week’s time.
Story thanks to UQAFC Red Lions, Mike Swann, and Troy Thompson at World Footy News.
Debbie Lee joins the 300 club
August 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Katie Lambeski celebrates Debbie Lee’s 300th game. Debbie is a legend of Australian footy. And Katie has emerged as a fine young writer who has tremendous energy and initiative. Katie is known to the Almanac community through her story in Footy Town (2013).
Essay: What is Queensland?
August 1, 2014 by 16 Comments
In 2005, Christian Ryan, in my view a brilliant editor, was in the seat at The Monthly. Indeed he was the first editor there. He sent me on a trip around Queensland and this is what I found. Can anyone add to the observation and contemplation? [15 minute-read]
Uncertainty is the Spice of Life.
August 1, 2014 by 8 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is back from a Eurpoean jaunt. He has missed a lot of footy. And whilst he appreciates the taste of Melbourne water on his return, he admits to being partial to a bottle of Serafina Chianti Classico…
Crio’s Racing: All Points North
July 31, 2014 by 18 Comments
Crio needs a new attitude in the new racing season. He heads to the Valley this week determined to get a holiday bank, from there or at other points around the country.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode 14
July 31, 2014 by 2 Comments
Journalist and author Warwick Green joins Matty Q, Stone Cold and JTH to chat about his friend Jim Stynes and their collaboration on My Journey, and how that biographical tome has been modified in an edition aimed at children. [Nice insights into Warwick’s footy and writing career, Jim’s life, and their friendship. Wonderful to be involved – thanks Warwick. JTH]
AFL Round 19 – Preview: Tribunal Raffle Time again
July 31, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli on Ty Vickery, Round 19, and the Friars fight to keep clear of the drop zone.
Thoughts, past and present, on Free Agency
July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
in 2009, Sam Steele was unsure how free agency would play out. Five years on, he looks at some emerging free agency scenarios.
Adelaide Uni Greys/Footy Almanac pleasant Sunday afternoon lunch in Melbourne
July 30, 2014 by 10 Comments
Lunch. In Melbourne. All welcome.
Hear Rulebook deliver his speech: “How to be an avant-garde standover man in the liberal varsity environment”.
30 for 30 Australia
July 30, 2014 by 24 Comments
If a 30 for 30 were done on an Australian sporting topics what would they be. Edward P. Olsen has some suggestions. Your suggestions welcome.
When Harry met Jacquie: Talking footy while purchasing a bull at the sales in Glen Innes
July 30, 2014 by 6 Comments
Nank, in the market for a decent bull, heads to the tablelands of New England where he talks footy and settles on the possibility of a Swans-Cats Grand Final. [The bulls are well-named up there – Ed]
WAFL in the slop
July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on a rather damp weekend of WAFL footy.
AFL Round 18 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: After the Flood
July 30, 2014 by 3 Comments
Don’t you hate it when you have one of those “I wish I’d thought of that witty comeback earlier” moments. Jamie Simmons had one at the ‘Gabba, and it would have been a beauty.
“Why are they booing Goodsey, Dad?”
July 30, 2014 by 70 Comments
Do people without principles boo people with principles? Glenn Potter puzzles over the booing of Adam Goodes.
The Shouter from the Shore
A triathlon can be very trying – especially for a mother shouting encouragement to her son. Clare Cannon debriefs.