QB Monday @ the Almanac

 

‘Like a Version’ is a Triple J institution.
Smokie Dawson has nominated his 50 favourite tracks HERE

 

Round 13

Port Adelaide 14.7.91 d by Geelong 17.10.112
Sydney 7.9.51 d by Hawthorn 14.5.89
Fremantle 11.10.76 d Gold Coast 6.13.49  
St Kilda 8.12.60 d by Adelaide 9.12.66
North Melbourne 14.10.94 drew w GWS 14.10.94
West Coast 13.7.85 d Richmond 12.9.81
Melbourne v Collingwood

Byes: Brisbane, Carlton, Essendon, Western Bulldogs

 

The Tigers (Covid) Almanac 2020 will be published in 2021.
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Almanac Sport: A tribute to two pros

June 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment

On Saturday, Nick Kossatch had the delight to watch two pros excel on their respective sporting fields, football and basketball, as he highlights in his report.

Almanac Footy: Edelsten – Death of the Swans Golden Era

June 13, 2021 by 5 Comments

Well respected sports journalist Ron Reed remembers the flamboyant Geoffrey Edelsten that ‘cartoon character all his life’, his effect on the Sydney Swans, and football in general.

Round 13 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Big Cats finish

June 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment

When your local club includes some Power and some Cats supporters bragging rights are up for grabs. The Cats supporters have claimed them in this instance writes Port man Nick Kossatch.

Almanac Music: the Top 50 ‘Like A Versions’

June 11, 2021 by 6 Comments

For years, Smokie has been a fan of Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’. In another epic, he reveals his favourite 50 tracks.

Almanac Life: The small things that really matter

June 11, 2021 by 7 Comments

To visit a favourite cafe for breakfast on a sunny day after the easing of covid restrictions brought great joy to Jan Courtin as she tells in her wonderful story.

Round 12 – Sydney v St Kilda: Poor Jack leaving SCG devastated

June 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Yoshi is disappointed at another loss, a game he believes the Saints could have won against the Swans. Yoshi also displays his annoyance at the negative attitude directed at certain players by the media and supporters.

Almanac Games: Do you know this board game?

June 11, 2021 by 4 Comments

Denise and Yvette, the footy sisters, are looking for your help. Have you heard of this game Footy Trivia, do you know how to play? They are as hopeless at understanding the rules as they are at kicking a real footy. Help wanted!

Almanac Life: Footy Almanac Vernacular

June 11, 2021 by 8 Comments

Is there such a thing as Footy Almanac vernacular, that is, a particularly Footy Almanac way of talking and writing, especially in relation to how Almanackers respond to posts on the website? KD discusses this question.

Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: As the carousel starts up

June 10, 2021 by 1 Comment

Sal salutes Nathan Buckley and expects a coaching carousel to start rolling soon. See his tips for this weekend’s Round 13.

Sports history in Australian history

June 10, 2021 by 3 Comments

Roy Hay offers some thoughts on the significance of sports history as a part of our overall understanding of Australian history. The Footy Almanac has an important role to play in that bigger picture.

Round 12 – Carlton v West Coast: Here we go again

June 10, 2021 by 12 Comments

Deja vu all over again? Or a genuine quest for answers in place of scapegoats? John Butler considers the Carlton review in the wake of an insipid loss to West Coast.

Almanac Rugby League: The suburban game

June 10, 2021 by 2 Comments

Mario Facchini’s gorgeous photograph captures the delights of suburban rugby league at Henson Park as well as aspects of the changing face of the game.

Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages

June 10, 2021 by 4 Comments

Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.

Almanac Footy: The tragedy of Bucks, a Collingwood life riddled with injustice and adoration

June 10, 2021 by 7 Comments

Sean Mortell remembers Nathan Buckley’s Collingwood highs and lows.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14: A mid-table muddle

June 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Immediate post-Origin postulating is a perilous pastime but the Almanac’s Ian Hauser examines the entrails of the NRL’s Round 14 to extract a winner or two.

Almanac Rugby League – 2021 State of Origin, Game 1: A wave of Blue crashes Townsville

June 10, 2021 by 1 Comment

Almanac editors Sean Mortell and Ian Hauser offer their thoughts on last night’s first game in the 2021 State of Origin series.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Nathan Buckley resigns

June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment

Cam Hooke responds to Nathan Buckley’s decision to step down from the Collingwood coaching position.

Almanac Footy: Nathan Buckley resigns

June 9, 2021 by 5 Comments

Nathan Buckley today announced he would coach Collingwood for the last time on Monday. What do you think, people of the Almanac?

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2021: Game 1 preview

June 9, 2021 by 2 Comments

Just seven months after 2020’s delayed series saw an unexpected series win to Queensland, State of Origin returns for its 2021 incarnation. Our rugby league editor, Ian Hauser, ponders what might happen in Townsville tonight.

Round 13 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?

June 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment

To find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 13, check out our footy fixture.