Almanac (Local) Footy: Superheroes

In the busyness of life, Matt Zurbo rediscovered the simple pleasures of footy (and life) in an optional training run.

#almanac280 ‘COVID-19’ writing competition: we have a winner (two actually)

Thanks for your entries in the latest #almanac280 writing competition. Another small feast of creativity.

Yoshi’s Footy Training Diary: Learning Australia’s Game in Japan

Yoshi chronicles his experience in learning to play the great game of Aussie Rules in Japan the Osaka Dingoes football club.

Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Witches’ Hats

Smokie suggests North’s game against Richmond was nothing more than a training drill and wonders why Richmond didn’t turn up to play.

Training for Six: When four turn up!

Another skillful set of training drills from the master trainer Matt Zurbo.

Training for six- Chapter 3: Training for three

There has to be a reason for every drill. Even if only three turn up on a foggy Tuesday night. Matt Zurbo’s excellent ‘Training for six’ series continues…

Poetry: The Earth’s Been Cooling

Another small piece from the Old Dog.

Off Season Odyssey – Part 38: The Wet

In our encore performance of Off Season Odyssey, Matt Zurbo lobs in Port Douglas for footy training.