Thursday @ The Almanac

For details of the launch of Hugh Jones’ novel
Two Good Soldiers, One Great War click HERE.

 

ROUND 8

Adelaide v Port Adelaide
Carlton v Collingwood
Sydney v GWS
St Kilda v North Melbourne
Melbourne v Geelong
West Coast v Essendon
Richmond v Fremantle
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Brisbane v Gold Coast

 

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NRL Round 9 – Prop in the Canefield: You Gotta Love Footy!

Prop in the Canefield unleashes The Prospector, so called because ‘he finds the gems others miss’. His take on wingers is unkind but accurate! Prop picks his winners for the NRL’s Round 9.

NRL Round 9: All eyes on the Rabbitohs

What do we make of the mess that is South Sydney? Your guess is as good as any. But, amid that gloom, Ian Hauser finds two new bright lights in the firmament as well as a few winners in the NRL’s Round 9.

Almanac Book Launch: ‘Two Great Soldiers, One Great War’ by Hugh Jones

The Footy Almanac is pleased to promote the launch of ‘Two Great Soldiers, One Great War’ by Almanac member Hugh Jones. See details here.

‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 2)’ by KB Hill

KB Hill continues his series about Wangaratta Rovers players who went on to crack the big time.

Round 7: An outback jaunt, a birthday party missed, and the Suns win at home

You can think of strange ways of getting to watch your team play while you’re away at a family birthday party, but Damien Morgan’s tale beats most!

Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 2: The Cootamundra Wattle Blues

Peter Clark continues to revel in the Riverina. Leaving Tumbarumba, he travels north via Tumut to Cootamundra, home of the Wattle Blues. (Be sure to keep up to date with Peter’s ‘spot’ card – Ed.)

Almanac Book Preview: ‘Two Good Soldiers, One Great War’ by Hugh Jones

Hugh Jones provides a synopsis of his soon-to-be-released book ‘Two Great Soldiers, One Great War’. [May 15 launch – details in this post]

Round 8 – AFL Fixture 2024: Who, where and when

Find out who, where and when your team is playing in Round 8 AFL 2024.

Round 6: Back in the Crowd….after a Decade!

Blues fan Rick returned to live footy recently after a break of about 10 years. He noticed several changes – some for the better, others not so.

Almanac Footy History: Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime

In his latest profile piece, Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood details the career of former Norwood forward and legendary country goalkicker Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime.

Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Fitzroy)

Rodney continues his series featuring teams made up of arrivals and departures from each club. This week it’s Fitzroy’s turn.

Mystery Pub: Sky rockets in flight, Mystery Pub delight

There is much to suggest a trip to the Torrens Arms in this mystery pub review from Mickey Randall; not just some suggestive lyrics from the hotel’s soundtrack on the delightful arvo in question…

Almanac Poetry: Happy Families

Tolstoy famously wrote: ‘All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.’ In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley weighs in on the issue.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview

Cam Hooke reflects on Collingwood’s ANZAC draw – and looks ahead to their game against Carlton

Almanac Music: And then there were two

Roger Lowrey laments the passing of the last member of the original Moody Blues line-up, Mike Pinder, who played on as part of the band through their various incarnations.

Almanac Opinion: Where is the ANZAC Spirit After April 25?

Ex-serviceman Ian Wilson raises a series of concerns he has about the way Anzac Day is commemorated both at the footy and in the community.

Round 7: Sal’s Preview (Part 2)

Sal completes his preview of Round 7 and looks at the major races at Caulfield and Morphetville this weekend.

Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 2)

In Episode 2, the intrepid Swifty is short of ideas and clues

Almanac Rugby League: Valé Terry Hill

The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Terry Hill, an exciting, talented, in-your-face player and one of the real characters of the game.

Almanac Footy (Membership): Carn Tassie!

ER has taken the plunge to become a foundation member of the Tasmania Devils. Here’s why.