Brin questions whether there is a role for the political within sports as two Swiss players face a sanction from FIFA.
Adam Goodes vs. Daniel Wells
June 6, 2018 by 7 Comments
Well, if you like to play with words, you’d have to say that this is good! Damian Balassone gets cute.
Almanac Books: Empathy, Race and Australia Day – thoughts based on A Rightful Place, edited by Shireen Morris, & Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge.
January 28, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jack Banister responds to the discussions which make up Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge and A Rightful Place: A Roadmap to Recognition by various authors. His review essay is timely. [These are books 3 and 4 in Jack’s 52 book odyssey]
Lumumba, Goodes and “A Loss to the Game”
September 7, 2017 by 8 Comments
We can mourn the AFL losing past players, but “A Loss to the Game” is a cop-out, writes Arlo Langham (Welcome to the Almanac, Arlo – Ed.)
Sports Writers Festival: The Flanagan Oration
October 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yvette Wroby happily met and heard from sports-writing elder Martin Flanagan, at last night’s Sports Writers Festival Oration. [Includes link to the full transcript of M Flanagan’s speech, “Sport and politics: the Adam Goodes case reconsidered, one year on.”]
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: A broken heart and tear-stained eyes………
October 7, 2016 by 20 Comments
A Grand Final loss leaves an empty feeling, a feeling that Jan Courtin puts into perspective with time and support from strangers. Check out (or take a look at) the 60 year-old document!
AFL Rule 35 – The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy
June 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy, aside from being beautifully written, is a work of serious research and importance. I encourage you to read this extract and purchase a copy.
Round 4 Preview – Adelaide v Sydney: Hot Tip
April 14, 2016 by 9 Comments
Joe Moore previews the Adelaide v Sydney game. Includes plenty of Swan love (50,000 members!) , admiration for Tex’s mullet, K.Tippett’s return to Adelaide, the Swanettes and a crow who dared to fly with swans…
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: The Goodes Times
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For Joe Moore and family the chance to pay homage to a true inspiration, synonymous with the congregation’s devotion to his team meant this one would not be missed.
Ode to Adam Goodes
April 8, 2016 by 8 Comments
Swans supporter Jan Courtin with an Ode to Adam Goodes on the occasion of his farewell.
A Good Day For Footy? No, A Great Day!
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Adam Goodes visits picturesque Power Park in Gordonvale. A great day for all involved!
Era, era on the wall; 2011 –
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
The final installment of what has been a fantastic series on the history and evolution of the VFL/AFL. Jeff Dowsing looks at the challenges now facing the game and concludes that less is more (you’ll get no arguments there Jeff)
Seasoned
October 28, 2015 by 12 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque reflects on Sydney’s transition from 2015 into 2016, as only she can.
“I have a dream…” – of the players parade at the AFL Grand Final
September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes had a Grand Final week dream. Imagine if Goodesy was in the retiring players motorcade…
Adam Goodes art (by John Spooner)
September 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
The auction for John Spooner’s original Adam Goodes caricature has opened. The current bid is: $600
The Midfielders’ Hairdressers’ Top Teams Medal – Brownlow reports from the chair… almost
September 28, 2015 by 1 Comment
With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Stephen Alomes assesses the field for tonight’s Brownlow Medal count. All joking aside though, Stephen lauds the symbolic progress of the appearance of top women footballers as presenters… a small step for footy and humankind, leading to a bigger step and kick in the future.
Through My Father’s Lens
Bloodstainedangel acknowledges the influence of his father in guiding him with acceptance and empathy for others and with the courage to challenge bigotry.