This short clip on a young woman from Looma in the Kimberly region of Western Australia serves as a reminder or refresher of the true power of our game.
We are pleased to present the front cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018!
May 22, 2018 by 13 Comments
Here it is – the front cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018!
Pre-order your copy today!
‘Balancing Acts: Women in Sport’ book launch speech – ‘My Favourite Moment in Sport’
May 12, 2018 by 15 Comments
As part of the Melbourne launch of the book, Balancing Acts: Women in Sport, at Readings on Friday night, Kasey was honoured to be invited along with four other of the book’s contributors to share a story relating to the theme, ‘My favourite moment in sport’ to celebrate the book as well all of our general love of sports. This is her story.
Book Launch – Balancing Acts: Women in Sport (11th of May)
May 1, 2018 by 2 Comments
“Balancing Act” looks at the experiences of women around sport and its culture. Readings in Carlton will launch the book next Friday (11th of May) featuring pieces by Almanac editor Kasey Symons and a raft of other talented women. Read on for more details on how to attend and/or purchase the book with a discount.
Announcing The Women’s Footy Almanac 2018
February 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
We are thrilled to announce that after securing support from our wonderful sponsors and patrons, we will be producing another edition of The Women’s Footy Almanac book to cover the 2018 season.
A Sports Writer’s Pre-season: trying to be a better advocate for women in sport
February 2, 2018 by 10 Comments
On Day 1 of the AFLW season, Kasey Symons explains why she feels a responsibility to become even more of an advocate for women in sport – whether they be players, supporters or even writers.
Girl footy (part two): Girls against boys
April 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mike remembers a school competition of indoor soccer that led to an invaluable lesson of inclusivity in sport.
Almanac Women’s Footy Lunch: Ange Pippos and Breaking the Mould (April 21)
March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This Women’s Footy Almanac Lunch features writer, thinker and broadcaster Ange Pippos and her new book Breaking the Mould.
Almanac Olympics – Respect: through the eyes of girls
August 9, 2016 by 5 Comments
David Wilson observes that placing sportswomen on a par with sportsmen can be powerful. The Olympic Games are to be celebrated for this.
Kim Little, Scotland International & Melbourne City W-League Soccer Star
January 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
Neil Drysdale talks to Scottish International soccer star Kim Little, currently plying her trade in the W-League with Melbourne City as well as Seattle Reign in the USA.
The Umpteenth Blast of the Trumpet against the Monstrous Regiment of Women (Sports Edition)
January 5, 2016 by 6 Comments
Kath Presdee on women, sport and respect.
Almanac Cricket: A bit of diversity and respect, please
December 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Swinging the ball between seething and high dudgeon, Anne Cahill Lambert makes strong cases for more women’s voices in the commentary box, the boardroom and for more international cricket at Manuka Oval
Cricket, Skin Cancer and Women
November 12, 2014 by 9 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert makes a telling case for cricket commentary to include the better half of the Australian population. (Surely no woman could improve on Slats and Heals? – Ed.)
Where are all the girls, Dad?
February 8, 2014 by 11 Comments
David Wilson shares insight gleaned from the mouths of babes. Or at least from his 6 and 8 year old daughters. How come there are so few pictures of women in the sports pages?
Women in Sport Summit – Jarrod Landells’ interview with Amanda Farrugia
As a lead in to an upcoming summit, Jarrod Landells talked all things women in sport with GWS star Amanda Farrugia.