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Tony Wilson’s account of The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: The Danihers, the Andrews, Jack and me.

October 20, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Tony Wilson has captured the essence of The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch in this piece which, kindly, he has offered for publication on our site. (It was first published on his Substack page Good One, Wilson.) It was a fun afternoon.

Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch

September 24, 2024 by John Harms Leave a Comment

A handful of spots remain at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Tip the Top 8 Count Lunch at the Royal Melbourne Hotel this Friday. Now is the time to book.

Almanac Lunch: Cox Plate Eve with Con Marasco (Oct 27)

October 25, 2023 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

You are invited to lunch with legendary racing identity Con Marasco of ‘Punter to Punter’ fame. Join us at the Royal Melbourne Hotel on Friday, October 27.

Almanac Grand Final Lunch: Pics, brief report and thank yous.

October 2, 2017 by Almanac Admin 8 Comments

The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch has become an institution. Great to see everyone – from around Australia and a few from overseas. Thanks to Lyn Campbell-Anderson for the wonderful photos.

The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2017

September 12, 2017 by John Harms 1 Comment

Places at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch are now available. Bookings essential.

Adelaide Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 26 Nov.

November 25, 2015 by John Harms 3 Comments

The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 is on 26 Nov. The launch starts at 8.30pm. But there is a cricket game first from 5-8pm. It’s all explained here.

Melbourne Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 19 Nov.

November 17, 2015 by John Harms 13 Comments

The Melbourne launch is on. Details here. All welcome. See you there. Spread the word.

Some Michael Silver snaps from last week’s dinner with Gideon Haigh

October 19, 2015 by Almanac Admin 3 Comments

It was a ripper night. Thanks to Michael Silver of Magnet Galleries for these tremendous shots. And to Gideon Haigh for coming along to talk about Certain Admissions.