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How to Watch Footy, part 8
May 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
Presenting a very special edition of How to watch footy from new grandfather Vin Maskell. Congratulations Vin.
How to Watch Footy, part 7
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Watching the footy – an everyman’s guide, by Vin Maskell.
How to Watch Footy, Part 6
April 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Vin Maskell explains another way of experiencing the great game – this time on ANZAC Day
How to Watch Footy, part 5
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell is in his element this week – in charge of the scoreboard during the traditional Werribee-Williamstown clash. Bliss.
How to Watch Footy, part 4: Bang Bang Bang!
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell takes in the VFL game at Burbank Oval in his own inimitable style. Why would you ever watch footy from the top level of Etihad again?
How to Watch Footy, part three
April 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Vin Maskell waves the white flag (literally).
My favourite drop-kick. Part two
April 10, 2013 by 6 Comments
In the light of the references to “Country Football” we re-visit Vin Maskell’s yarn about the poetry of Philip Hodgins (first published in Sep 2010).
How to Watch Footy, Part 2
April 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell does thing at a delightful, meandering pace, bu takes everything in nonetheless as this account of a Williamstown game demonstrates.
How to Watch Footy, Part 1
April 5, 2013 by 4 Comments
Not all games deserve or demand our full attention. The first of, hopefully, an occasional series by Vin Maskell.
Alicia Sometimes and John Harms talk sport at the Willy Lit Fest (CANCELLED)
June 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Alicia Sometimes and John Harms will talk sport at the Willy Lit Fest on Sunday, June 16. And don’t forget the Stereo Stories Concert featuring Smokie Dawson on Friday, June 14.
Almanac Books: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ – What’s better than a jumper punch? A jumper lunch!
June 5, 2023 by 4 Comments
Gigs doesn’t go in much for the ‘jumper punch’ in footy, in fact he prefers a ‘jumper lunch’ such as he enjoyed at the launch of ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ at the recent Footy Almanac lunch. Gigs reports on a fantastic event enjoyed by all in attendance.
Almanac Lunch: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ with Swan, Hughie, and John.
May 22, 2023 by 3 Comments
A full house at the recent Footy Almanac lunch to introduce ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of entertainment with the special guest speakers, football greats David McKay, Hugh Mitchell, and John Birt discussing their celebrated footy careers.
Almanac Poetry: Country Football
October 3, 2020 by 10 Comments
‘Country Football’ by Philip Hodgins. Such a brilliant poem we quoted it in ‘Footy Town’. [This post is reprised from 2013]
In search of The Reverse Torp
Vin M ponders the past and the future of The Reverse Torp. A real kick? A party trick? A furphy? His quest takes him to Woodville, Norwood, North Melbourne, the MCG, Birregurra…