As a thankyou gesture, Gigs names a Saints team of Davids in honour of Almanacker David Downer.
The Eagles Almanac Launch – photos
December 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
Some photos taken at the launch of The Eagles Almanac at the North Fitzroy Arms on Wednesday night.
A Tribute to Lindy Burns
December 5, 2018 by 26 Comments
The “other” Luke from Colac shares some memories of ABC radio superstar, Lindy Burns, as she winds up the current phase of her broadcast career after well over a decade of capturing the hearts and minds of Victorians via the wireless.
Almanac Book Review – The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018: Women still doing it for themselves
September 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Women are doing it for themselves, writes Cheryl Critchley in her review of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018. Kudos to the whole Almanac community who helped realise this project, with a special shout out to editors Kasey Symons and Yvette Wroby and publisher John Harms.
When Travis saved the world
September 8, 2018 by 17 Comments
John Harms has always loved Travis Varcoe. This piece was published in 2011.
The Game that Never Happened by Ian Syson
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Game that Never Happened: The Vanishing History of Soccer in Australia by Ian Syson will be launched by Gideon Haigh, John Harms and John Didulica at the MCC Library, Wednesday August 15. RSVP your attendance.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v England 5th ODI: At least it was competitive
June 25, 2018 by 5 Comments
England completed a series whitewash while Australia slept. Is this the series loss after the crisis that Australia had to have?
A Wink from the Universe at Willy Lit Fest (June 17)
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our own John Harms will be in conversation with Almanac favourite Martin Flanagan on his captivating volume on the 2016 Premiers, “A Wink from the Universe”
Almanac Art: Opening Night of ‘You Kick Like A Girl’
February 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
A fine night was had by all at the opening of “You Kick Like a Girl” and Lyn Campbell-Anderson took the photos to prove it. Exhibition open until February 18th at Red Gallery, 157 St Georges Road Fitzroy North.
How the Sports Writers Festival gave Yoshi some ideas
October 31, 2017 by 10 Comments
Japanese Correspondent Yoshi is in Melbourne for a short break and he enjoyed the Sports Writers Festival with a few of the Almanackers. He found some inspiration to keep pushing himself as a writer.
AFLM Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: A Big Tick
September 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby signs off from a pretty amazing 2017 (bar Saints performances overall) and reflects on the year that has been. Siren’s Call and The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 are now in bookshops and available online. Now to take a break and watch some more women’s footy.
Book Launch: The Origins of Australian Football: Victoria’s Early History Volume 5: Players and Clubs: The Complete Records 1858-1896
August 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Join John Harms in conversation with Col Hutchinson and the author of this work, Mark Pennings. Tuesday 29 August at the MCC Library. Details here.
The excitement of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch
August 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Danielle Croci from The Footy Gospel has written a lovely account of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch. She captured the night in its glory and can’t wait for the next edition.
Stunning introduction for the first Women’s Footy Almanac
August 3, 2017 by 8 Comments
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
August 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
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.
Round 19 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Bloody Hawthorn!
July 31, 2017 by 19 Comments
Hawthorn continued to their winning ways against Sydney much to the dismay of Jan Courtin. North Melbourne’s win over Melbourne was the sole pleasing aspect of the weekend for Jan.
AFLM Round 17 – St Kilda v Essendon: When all is said and done
July 20, 2017 by 7 Comments
ABBA and Yvette Wroby’s extended family help her through a tough footy week, as well as the loss of her beloved Uncle Marcel. Her drafted grand-daughter Sienna and many Saints stories help lift her spirit. It’s the people in our lives who matter most and help heal the footy bruises.
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