Bill Serong, who died a month ago, drank at the North Fitzroy Arms. John Harms had a few beers with him over the years.
Almanac Cricket Dinner: Rick Darling at the North Fitzroy Arms (Thursday, June 29)
June 19, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Almanac Cricket dinner is on Thursday, June 29 – Day 2 of the Lord’s Test – with special guest Rick Darling as we celebrate his recently released memoir. Enjoy some fine food, a few drinks and Rick’s story-telling and then we’ll take in the Test match.
Almanac Lunches: Aftermath
March 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
One of the joys of a Footy Almanac lunch is the aftermath – the getting together with fellow Almanackers and chewing the fat.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: With Colin Carter (March 3)
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is March 3. Our special guest is Colin Carter whose book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’ has just been released. Colin will no doubt chat about his time at the Geelong Football Club as well. All welcome.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Feb 3): Richard Naughton and Gentleman Jack
January 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s Australian Open time and the first Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch of 2023 features tennis historian Richard Naughton as he introduces his recently released biography of Jack Crawford. [Feb 3 at the North Fitzroy Arms]
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Oct 21): Lynlea and Cyril Small celebrating the great champion Vo Rogue
October 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What a privilege to welcome Lynlea and Cyril Small to lunch on October 21 to talk about Vo Rogue and his team. This will be a cracking afternoon.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: Emma Carney, July 15 (This Lunch has been postponed)
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
You are invited to lunch with Emma Carney on July 15. All welcome. (This lunch has been postponed)
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy with John Harms (June 3) – Booked Out
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join us for lunch with Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy at the North Fitzroy Arms on June 3. Bookings essential.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Guest speaker – Ashley Browne: footy scribe
May 20, 2021 by 4 Comments
Respected footy journo Ashley Browne will be guest speaker at The Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on 21 May at the North Fitzroy Arms where he will talk about his new book AFL 2020: A Season Like No Other.
Almanac Book Extract: ‘Media and Me, by Warnie’ from ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed
April 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ron Reed’s latest book is the special guest at the next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. Here’s a chapter to tempt your (reading) taste buds!
Almanac Memoir: An autobiographical piece by Bill Stephen
August 27, 2020 by 19 Comments
Bill Stephen sat down with pen and paper in January 2004 to get something off his chest, something I understand he kept pretty much to himself over the years. He also wanted to record some of his memories. This is what he wrote.
Almanac Lunch (Report): 1989 The Great Grand Final
March 16, 2020 by 12 Comments
Dips O’Donnell enjoyed the cracking Almanac lunch at Perc’s North Fitzroy Arms on Friday. Tinsel Tony Wilson, Dean Anderson and Darren Flanigan told some great stories. Many more are told in Tony’s wonderful book: 1989 The Great Grand Final.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – March 13: Tony Wilson with Darren Flanigan and Dean Anderson
March 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Come to lunch on Friday March 13 to hear about Tony Wilson’s new book 1989: The Great Grand Final and enjoy fine food and good company while hearing from the author, Hawthorn premiership player Dean Anderson, and one of footy’s good blokes Darren Flanigan.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Jake Niall: Chief AFL Writer for The Age (Feb 21)
February 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what will be another fantastic Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Feb 21, Jake Niall, Chief Footy writer at The Age, is the special guest speaker. Further details here.
Almanac Launch: We’re from Tigerland conducted by the MSO’s Ben Northey
December 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
The launch of The Tigers Almanac 2019 is Tuesday night (Dec 17). We’re looking forward to one of the great renditions of the Richmond Football Club song. To be led by none other than Ben Northey.
The Odd Friday Lunch (Dec 13): With special guest Simon Madden
December 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Great to have Simon Madden as our guest at the next Odd Friday/Almanac Lunch. Book now.
Almanac Party: The Tigers Almanac 2019 Launch and Festive Season Drinks (Dec 17)
December 3, 2019 by 9 Comments
Party. To launch The Tigers Almanac 2019. Dec 17. All welcome.
The Almanac Melbourne Cup 2019 Trifecta (We won!)
November 7, 2019 by 1 Comment
We came up with a trifecta at the Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms. And it won!
Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Oct 25: Jack the Insider and The Fine Cotton Fiasco
October 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac Lunch on Oct 25 features ‘Jack the Insider’ who will regale us with the story of The Fine Cotton Fiasco. [Great book. This will be a laugh – JTH]
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