Damian Balassone’s latest poem thoughtfully ponders the fate of the thylacine
The Overland
November 14, 2022 by 10 Comments
Delve into a marvel of nature, storied with beauty and character as Dips recounts a journey.
Almanac Life: Only in Tasmania
November 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson shares his experiences of the four years he was living in Tasmania. The oddities, the cultural clashes, the beauty of its wilderness and of course, only in Tasmania would a man point a World War I cannon towards Hobartians that he loathes from his backyard.
Almanac Travel: Three Tassie Hikes
May 26, 2022 by 8 Comments
Claire and Mickey continue their tour of Tasmania. This time they’re appreciating the thrills (and the odd terror) of bushwalking.
Gravel & Mud: Geoffrey Blainey
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Historian Geoffrey Blainey has had rich experiences with Australian mining, society and football. This story is from the anthology ‘Gravel & Mud’, a wonderful look into how western Tasmania approached its footy, from conditions to crowds to players.
Almanac Poetry: For Bad Behaviour
July 8, 2020 by 7 Comments
A short piece from Kevin Densley on an event crystalised into memory, both capital and corporal in nature.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 9 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Hawks upset the Big Birds in Tassie
May 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With the majority of West Coast’s 2007 midfield brigade out, Howard Kimber tells the tale of how a young Hawthorn side surprised the reigning Premiers in windy Tasmania.
Memoir: Dodge’s Paddock – A country lad’s reflections
September 26, 2019 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden makes his Almanac debut with lovely memoir about his Tasmanian childhood. The Dodge family paddock was the sporting and social hub for a colourful cast of characters.
Colts
August 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
A terrific piece by Matt Zurbo on the inception of the Dodges Ferry Colts (in Tassie), a side that has given the senior club a youthful boost.
Tasmania – Let The Footy Flow…
July 5, 2018 by 6 Comments
Another Tassie footy vignette, this time a melodic take from Apple Isler Cranky Pete.
Remember The Argus
April 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
Gone but not forgotten, newspaper The Argus shaped a juvenile Chris Aulich’s love affair with the giants of Victorian footy through print but more importantly pictures – culminating in a lifelong bond with Geelong.
Tales of Tasmania: Robert Shaw
February 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
Liahm O’Brien tells the tale of fellow-Tasmanian Robert Shaw, well known to all in the footy community.
The State of the ‘Union’
February 8, 2018 by 16 Comments
Liahm O’Brien has taken some time to reflect on shape of football on Tasmania’s North-West Coast, following the decision of the Burnie Football Club to withdraw from the Tasmanian State League.
Driving with Jacqui: an afternoon with Senator Lambie
November 17, 2017 by 11 Comments
It has been interesting to observe the level and warmth of support for Jacqui Lambie in recent days. This piece, by Deakin University student gives an indication as to why. No matter what your political views, this was a terrific thing to do with (and for) a keen student. (First published in September, 2017)
Dana Morse is studying a Bachelor of Communications (Media) at Deakin University in Melbourne. From Tasmania, she recently spent time with Senator Jacqui Lambie and compiled this feature.
AFL looks to run junior and senior competitions on the NSW Central Coast and Hunter
November 16, 2017 by 2 Comments
Looks like Australian Football on the Hunter Coast is at a crucial point. Alex Darling looks at the options to the League.
A Forgotten Isle – The State of Football in a ‘Football State’
Jack Banister spoke to some key players in Tasmanian footy on the current situation and the future for the code.