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2017 Women’s Footy Almanac launch (& SANFL Elimination Final – Norwood v Central District): Making things

Dave Brown’s huge weekend of footy, golf, wine and fellowship. And wine.

A Romance with Football

Our very own Ebony McKenna will be on SEN radio tomorrow afternoon chatting to Francis Leach about The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017.

An angel in our corner

Bob Murphy was the sort of player who walked the walk as well as talking the talk. Neil Anderson has penned a thank you to the man they call Bob.

Stunning introduction for the first Women’s Footy Almanac

Cat Jones is one of 40 contributors to The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. She was at the launch at the North Fitzroy Arms on Thursday night and this is what she found.

Photo Gallery: The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 Launch

A fantastic photo gallery capturing all the excitement of the Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch. So many passionate fans of women’s footy filled the bar for this special event.

Merle Brown’s Women’s Footy Anthem

Merle Brown has penned a song for women’s footy. It’s quirky.

Almanac Book Review: Siren’s Call

“Often delightful, at times surprisingly moving,” writes Stephanie Holt, “Siren’s Call is a welcome addition to the growing literature of footy fandom.” Read Stephanie’s review.

AFLM Round 15 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Eyes shut tight, and then not

A much needed win for the Saints puts a smile on Yvette’s face and St Kilda in the eight.

Round 11 – Geelong v Adelaide: Once, Twice, Three Times a Loser

Swish endured a facsimile of Geelong’s previous two drubbings of the Crows at the Pivot, this time getting a first hand view of the Channel Seven pre-game arrangements. He shan’t be returning.

Living Footy at Williamstown Literary Festival

The Footy Almanac will be at Willy Lit Fest this year. Come along to see John Harms, Yvetter Wroby and Kerrie Soraghan talking about their love and obsession with footy. Come along for a what will be a delightful session.

Round 4 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Docklands Disorientation

Despite gathering a big group of Pies fans to the game, Luke Reynolds’ support wasn’t enough to lift his side over the line in a lacklustre game.

Women’s Footy Almanac: Michelle Brisbane and The Houndlings – Supporting those who support the Almanac

Michelle Brisbane and Ethical Investment Services have supported the inaugural Women’s Footy Almanac. Yvette got along to see her band The Houndlings play last Sunday, and recommends the band to other Almanackers.

AFLW Round 7 – Melbourne v Fremantle: Turning Up The Heat

Ebony McKenna was over the moon with Melbourne’s massive win over Fremantle. Now she dreads the thought of supporting Collingwood to beat Adelaide so her Dees can make the Grand Final.

Update on The Women’s Footy Almanac (attention all AFLW contributors!)

Assistant editor Stephanie Connell gives us the latest on the road to publishing The Women’s Footy Almanac.

Almanac Sponsors: We welcome Ethical Investment Services

The Almanac is pleased to announce that Michelle Brisbane and Ethical Investment Services are sponsoring our women’s footy coverage. Please take a moment to learn more. [Soul Blues fans may recognise Michelle from the haunts of Fitzroy and Northcote venues – Ed]

I Barrack for the Dees

Why is Hawker Rick Kane now following the Dees? He’s got some very good reasons, none of which involve velcro. Daisy Pearce is just one of them.

Almanac Women’s AFL: Call for writers

If you would like to write about women’s footy, please let Yvette know. [I think this is going to be big – JTH]

Almanac Art: Citrus Bob Utber’s The Art of Footy Exhibition in Mildura

Find out about The Art of Football exhibition currently showing at The Art Vault in Mildura. Bob Utber has done a fantastic job bringing together a variety of brilliant artists, including a squad of Almanac cover artists.

Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Lunch and Footy in Tassie

The Almanac Lunch in Tassie was a cracker. John Harms tells the story of the footy from Blundstone Arena and the lazy Friday afternoon at the Ball and Chain Grill. He looks forward to the tradition continuing.

Round 17 – St Kilda v Melbourne: History repeating

Before heading off to Japan, Yvette watches the Saints with her extended family.