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Michael Pardy shimmys to the ‘Godfather of Soul’ and golf HERE.

 

ROUND 6

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

Byes: Melbourne, Richmond

Round 5 Results HERE

 

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Sal’s Preview: One for the fans

April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Sal calls for more information to be provided to fans at the game, checks out the form for Round 6 and tips the winners at Mornington, Randwick and Ascot.

Almanac Footy Language: One cliché at a time

April 18, 2024 by 3 Comments

The commentators love ’em; we’re somewhat less enthusiastic! Andy Thurlow and Co offer a collection of footy clichés as well as a (belated) introduction to 70s SANFL player Larry Krieg.

Almanac Films: Three Rippers and a Dud

April 18, 2024 by 2 Comments

Ian Wilson shares his enjoyment of several recent screenings at Ballarat’s art deco gem, the Regent Theatre.

NRL Round 6 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Jye Gray debuts

April 18, 2024 by 1 Comment

RITV finds solace in the debut of Jye Gray and the prospect of a relaxing weekend because the Rabbitohs have the bye!

NRL Round 7 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!

April 18, 2024 by 3 Comments

Prop in the Canefield explains why he has limited influence on the powerbrokers of the NRL but it doesn’t stop him from explaining why he’s chosen his picks for this weekend.

NRL Round 7 – Going, staying (for now) and The Hyphens

April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Apart from coming up with his tips for the NRL’s Round 7, Ian Hauser picks a team comprised of players with hyphenated names.

‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 1)…’ by KB Hill

April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment

KB Hill begins a two-part series on players who cracked the ‘big time’ in their journey from Wangaratta Rovers to the VFL/AFL.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 6 Preview

April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 previews the upcoming Round 6 match against Port Adelaide.

Almanac Admin: No more Google ads

April 17, 2024 by 4 Comments

We’ve turned the Google ads off.

Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when

April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 6 AFL 2024.

REVELLING in the Riverina – Prologue

April 16, 2024 by 9 Comments

Climb into Peter Clark’s muscle car, RIV-REV, and buckle-up every Wednesday on the Footy Almanac throughout the 2024 footy season for some ‘REVELLING in the Riverina’. Peter introduces the series with his prologue of what is to come.

Almanac Golf: Another day

April 16, 2024 by 8 Comments

In Masters week, Bernard Whimpress thought a visit to his first golf club was in order but he found some things have changed as he explains.

Almanac Writing: Entries in The Furphy Literary Award close on April 30

April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment

The Furphy Literary Award 2024 closes on April 30. Get your story in now.

Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Collingwood)

April 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment

They are arguably the biggest club in all the land, and have had their fair share of comings and goings. Rodney Boyd’s Arrivals and Departures side this week concerns Collingwood.

Almanac Poetry: Wedding Party Photograph: the Marriage of Lucy Jane R— to Edward Thomas P—, the town of P—, South Australia, December 20th, 1905

April 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment

This week’s poem from Kevin Densley focuses upon a family wedding photograph taken in a South Australian country town in 1905.

Almanac Travel: 20 Photos from 3 Days in Seattle

April 15, 2024 by 2 Comments

Ian Wilson recently visited the home of grunge, Microsoft and a modern coffee culture – but also so much more.

Round 5 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Bulldogs’ growl bombs out!

April 13, 2024 by 4 Comments

It was bombs away as Essendon snuffed out the Bulldogs’ growl in the Bombers great Round 5 win reports Col Ritchie.

Almanac Poetry: Golf – 4

April 12, 2024 by 3 Comments

A golf poem written by Michael Pardy while listening to Mr James Brown who grew up in Parkway Drive about 3 miles from the course.

Almanac (Local) Footy: The Perfect Groundhog Day

April 12, 2024 by 5 Comments

The commencement of the local footy season is upon us again. From his Fearon Reserve vantage point, Smokie ponders this – and Groundhog Day.

Almanac Life: Last swim

April 12, 2024 by 9 Comments

Mickey considers ‘firsts’ and ‘lasts’ in life but, in particular, how they apply to swimming at the beach in summer.