Women’s Footy Almanac on AFL360

The 2017 Women’s Footy Almanac was the highlight of last night’s AFL360.

Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 – Yvette Wroby talks to Barry Nicholls

Yvette was a lively guest on Barry Nicholls’ WA Drive show on ABC Radio last week.

They spoke about the success of first season of the AFLW, the community atmosphere at the games, the background to the Women’s Footy Almanac and its recent launch.

You can listen to them here.

The excitement of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch

Danielle Croci from The Footy Gospel has written a lovely account of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch. She captured the night in its glory and can’t wait for the next edition.

Stunning introduction for the first Women’s Footy Almanac

Cat Jones is one of 40 contributors to The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. She was at the launch at the North Fitzroy Arms on Thursday night and this is what she found.

Photo Gallery: The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 Launch

A fantastic photo gallery capturing all the excitement of the Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 launch. So many passionate fans of women’s footy filled the bar for this special event.

The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 is in The Sunday Age

The Sunday Age (30 July 2017) has run an excellent feature about our book, after chatting with co-editor Yvette Wroby and women’s footy legend Leesa Catto, and the St Kilda Sharks. Some excellent pics too. Thanks to Matilda Boseley.

Almanac Book Review: Siren’s Call

“Often delightful, at times surprisingly moving,” writes Stephanie Holt, “Siren’s Call is a welcome addition to the growing literature of footy fandom.” Read Stephanie’s review.

Almanac Sports Memoir: Can you recommend any?

Yvette Wroby looks at some recent footy memoirs as she prepares for her gig at the Williamstown Literary Festival.

Siren’s Call – the latest availability (includes e-book options)

Yvette Wroby’s book Siren’s Call is available through numerous platforms: bookshops, directly from Yvette, on-line, and as an e-book. Details are in this post.

AFLM Round 9 – St Kilda v Sydney: The Siren’s Call couldn’t come early enough

Yvette Wroby’s Round 7 experience was book-ended by time at the St Kilda Social Club selling ‘Siren’s Call’. She got to meet other fans and enjoy speaking up on the stage. The game itself for Saints supporters – wah!

Living Footy at Williamstown Literary Festival

The Footy Almanac will be at Willy Lit Fest this year. Come along to see John Harms, Yvetter Wroby and Kerrie Soraghan talking about their love and obsession with footy. Come along for a what will be a delightful session.

Yvette Wroby’s Interview on Drive with Raf Epstein

Yvette Wroby’s interview with Raf Epstein is now online. Have a listen to her engaging conversation about Siren’s Call, St Kilda and women’s footy.

Book Review: Siren’s Call by Yvette Wroby

Yvette Wroby has written a beautiful book about her family and her connection to the St Kilda Football Club. John Butler fell in love with Siren’s Call and you will too.

Yvette Wroby on ABC Radio this afternoon

Listen in to ABC Radio (774 Melbourne) this afternoon at 4.30 to hear Yvette Wroby talk about her memoir Siren’s Call.

Launch of ‘Siren’s Call’ a great success

John Harms launched Yvette Wroby’s memoir ‘Siren’s Call’ at the St Kilda RSL on Thursday night and it was a blast. Lots of food, and people and footy players present. Yvette is still floating all through Friday. Now for a Saints win tomorrow and the week is perfect.

Book Launch: ‘Siren’s Call’ by Yvette Wroby (May 11)

Yvette Wroby invites you to the launch (party) of her first book ‘Siren’s Call’ on Thursday May 11th 6.30-10.30. Read more here.

Round 17 – St Kilda v Melbourne: History repeating

Before heading off to Japan, Yvette watches the Saints with her extended family.

Round 9 – St Kilda v Essendon: Happy anniversary

Our St Kilda fan from Indiana, Glenn Brownstein, got to support his Saints at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. But that’s not the only reason it was a notable day.

Round 20 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: Saints (and Denise) fail to get the chocolates.

Yvette travels to beautiful Hobart to watch the Saints take on the Kangas at Blundstone Arena.

The Footy Almanac Melbourne Launch

It was a great night, and here are just a few of Yvette Wroby’s photos.