Greg De Moore

Almanac Footy History – Special offer on Roy Hay’s Book of the Month

July 16, 2019 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

Check out the special deal for Roy Hay’s recently released book about indigenous footballers and their involvement in the development of footy as we know it today.

Almanac Cricket: 2016 Mullagh-Wills Oration

December 18, 2016 by John Holmes 3 Comments

John Holmes was one of the guests at the recent Mullagh-Wills Oration at the MCG. He reflects on what was an excellent event.

Almanac Cricket (Tom Wills Society): Clay Pipes or Half Pipes?

October 27, 2016 by Phillip Dimitriadis 15 Comments

Phil Dimitriadis explains why Bood from Croxton Cricket Club and Tom Wills are more than likely to be kindred spirits.

Almanac History: A Tom Wills doco, two articles and some news on the gravesite restoration.

September 1, 2016 by John Harms 1 Comment

See the Tom Wills doco now – it’s 45 minutes well worth spending. Read a couple of articles about the doco. And see where the gravesite restoration is up to.

Almanac Documentaries: Tom Wills (Aug 7,10,13)

August 6, 2016 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

Greg de Moore’s biography of Tom Wills has been made into a documentary. It is being shown this coming week on Aug 7, 10 and 13. Here’s a sneak preview.

Tom Wills Country or how the legend has taken over

May 12, 2016 by Almanac Admin 10 Comments

With the ongoing discussion/debate on Tom Wills and the footy origins, Roy Hay has presented an important survey into the practice of history and the methods of historians. [A worthy read – Ed]

Anastasios (Tom) Dimitriadis and the Tom Wills grave restoration project

May 9, 2016 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

What has Tom Dimitriadis got to do with the Tom Wills grave restoration project? Thanks to all of those who have made a contribution already. [This is the text of last Friday’s Almanac e-newsletter]