Almanac (Hobart) Lunch – July 30: Invitation (definitely going ahead)

Life goes on, and so we’ve scheduled our annual Hobart lunch for July 30 – the North Melbourne – Geelong game is on July 31. We hope mainlanders can get there, but at least the Fossils will be able to lunch! [Update – the Tassie Fossils are going ahead with this. It’s normal life there. Travellers still welcome if things open up.]

The Perth Reclink Community Cup: Hounds Hunt in Packs

Dennis Gedling’s first hand review of Perth’s Community Cup is a ripper. (Was that J Mascis umpiring in orange? – Ed.)

The Hobart Reclink Community Cup: Looking back and forward

Old Dog played for the Ramonas against The Van Diemen Dogs in the Hobart Reclink Community Cup. Read his account. [Blundstone are a major sponsor of Reclink and this is their home Cup – JTH]

Round 19 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: When I Get Down To Hobart Town

It was a winning weekend in Hobart. Thanks to Mrs Smokie, North Melbourne, the travelling Almanackers, and Blundstone.

Almanac (Fun) Footy: Blundstone training night at Arden St and the Unhall of Fame

John Harms was a little nervous about going to the Blundstone training night at Arden St on Tuesday night. What did Turbo Thompson and half a dozen other players have in stall for the well-tummied crew? [Great night – JTH]

Reclink Community Cup Melbourne – This Sunday

The Reclink Community Cup kicks off in Melbourne this Sunday. Get along for an awesome day of footy and music.

Round 3 – North Melbourne v GWS: Calm amid the Confusion at Blundstone Arena

Joe Moore, Sydney fan, is a little confused. But he’s loving his home town, his home suburb, and its footy ground – Blundstone Arena at Bellerive. He is impressed by the class of GWS.

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 3 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: Three Decades

Smokie experienced North’s dramatic win at Blundstone Arena while working his shift and keeping us safe.