A few hours in the forward line

Bert receives sad news of a fallen footballer while driving through western Tasmania. It takes him on a journey to Queenstown Oval where they played against each other.

When the Tigers Rocked the Theatre Royal – Hobart’s First Encounter With “Eat ‘Em Alive”

Liahm O’Brien has the tale of the first documented time Tasmania heard the famous “Eat ‘Em Alive” mantra.

Battery Point Boozers: Heroic Journeys into Hobart’s Hotels

Mickey Randall enjoyed the pubs in Hobart over the weekend. A fascinating mix of establishments, layouts and patrons make for a fun read.

Up the Derwent to MONA

A trip down the Derwent to visit MONA has Mickey Randall in musical mindset. And ends the experience at the pub.

Way Down South

Matt Zurbo shares a conversation with his boss’s son about love, work, footy and life. All while heading to the training ground.

Almanac Soccer: Tasmania Gaining Large Support To Join The A-League

Will Tassie have an A-League team? Tony Samboras assesses the situation.

Almanac Lunch: Hobart this Friday (Aug 19)

Almanac on tour! Lunch in Hobart Aug 19. Check out the details here. Spots still available. All welcome.

Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Tasmania’s Most Popular Team, Fail Again

Kent Winzer reminds us that Tasmania’s most popular team fails to win with a 0-3 record.

Round 11 – North Melbourne v Richmond: Seventy points, three stretchers and plenty of questions

After a dismal Tiger performance in Hobart, Paddy Grindlay can see it coming. You know what it is.

Round 4 – Hawthorn v St Kilda: The Spirit of Tasmania

St Kilda and Hawthorn have a shared history with Tasmania, the battle for 41 degrees south and Gareth Meyer’s Hawks take the points in an unconvincing manner.

Round 15 – Fearless 2015: For the Crows, a brave return to the field of dreams.

A big week in footy – as always – with the highlight for many the recognition shown to the gallant Adelaide players as they left Domain Stadium after the loss to the Eagles. Fearless also reckons it’s about time for more blockbuster footy in Tasmania.

Round 15 – Hawthorn v Fremantle: Seventh heaven (and the return of Peter Hudson)

A big win to the Hawks, and a chance meeting with a genuine legend of the game in Peter Hudson; Molly and Sasha Lennon make their annual trek to Launceston to watch Hawthorn deal with fellow 2015 premiership contender, Fremantle.

Summer Fields

Bert Spinks shares his love of abandoned Tassie footy grounds in majestic surroundings – ” in remembering what has passed, my gratitude is renewed for what there is now”. (Sheer poetry -Ed.)

AFL Round 22 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Free settlers play without conviction in Van Diemen’s Land

In a finals like match for the Adelaide Crows, duffer watches on hoping that his Crows can secure their spot in September in unlikely Tasmanian territory.

AFL Round 17 – North Melbourne v St Kilda – The Dal Santo-Delaney Medal

Rob Chanter glories in being lost in a sea of Blue and White in Tassie, tasting Cygnet curried scallop pies and finding his ‘temporarily’ lost boys. Is it better to shelter from the wind or the rain at Bellerive?

Coarse Cricket Comes To Tassie

Geoff Lockhart opens the batting on a series of yarns about local cricket in Northern Tasmania. Why is a good fridge always more important than a good opening batsman?

Gone to the Dogs

Daryl Sharpen might have gone to the dogs, but he witnessed the special feat of legendary trainer EA (Teddy) Medhurst leading in 7 winners from 11 starters. Phenomenal. And Dazza may have had a small interest in their success.

AFL Round 17 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Little wins

Once you accept that your team is crap, you need to look at its games in a different way in order to sustain yourself and your sanity through the long, winless periods. Dogs fans need to find little wins within losses, even within big losses.

AFL Round 17 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Shades Of Grey

The footy landscape has irrevocably changed – be it the AFL, VFL or VFA – but some constants remain, writes Armin Richter from Box Hill City Oval.

AFL Round 14 – Hawthorn v Brisbane: Tassie turns on Hawks

The Phantom speaks: When Tassie football poo-bah attacks Hawthorn, he deserves all that comes his way.