ANZAC Day @ The Almanac


On Anzac Day, Roger Spaull’s heartfelt tribute
to Carlton’s George Challis can be read HERE.

 

ROUND 7

Western Bulldogs 9.6.60 d by Sydney 18.18.126
Richmond 11.6.72 d by Melbourne 19.12.126
Hawthorn 16.16.112 d Gold Coast Suns 9.9.63
Essendon 9.6.60 d by Collingwood 20.17.137
Port Adelaide v Geelong
Fremantle v Carlton
St Kilda v West Coast
Brisbane v Adelaide
GWS v North Melbourne

 ROUNDS 1-6

 

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Almanac Football History: George Challis – The Pride of Cleveland   

April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments

As another ANZAC Day dawns, once again we will remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers in the ‘war to end all wars’, including many VFL footballers. Roger Spaull pays a heartfelt tribute to Tasmanian George Challis who played for Carlton before enlisting.

Almanac Life: In Memory of The Fallen

April 25, 2026 by 10 Comments

Sheralee Menz has a wonderful appreciation and understanding of her local community. Today she shares her life’s journey to better and more fully understand the words above the gates to a country football ground – ‘In Memory of The Fallen’. (Achingly beautiful – Ed.)

Almanac Life: The Deaths of Walter Edward and Walter Leslie Peake on The Western Front, 1917

April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments

Join Wayne Peake as he shares his family’s story of brave soldiers who fought for their country, and the surprising twist that came to light years later.

Almanac Life: An ANZAC Day Memory – Lest We Forget

April 25, 2026 by 4 Comments

Allan Barden recalls attending ANZAC Day ceremonies in 2018 with his partner Lorelle Abbott. A special ceremony remembering the crew members of a Beaufort bomber that crashed at Mt Gambier during training was especially moving as it involved a distant relative of his partner.

Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the demise of hot gospellers and orators

April 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The Muse has been listening to coaches’ press conferences and they’re driving him mad. He remembers the days when coaches actually said something.

Almanac Poetry: ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’

April 25, 2026 by 27 Comments

Kevin Densley’s ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’ poetry collection is as timely as ever on Anzac Day. Read on for some poignant and arresting reflections on Australian soldiers who fought in World War I. [For ANZAC Day 2026 we reprise Kevin’s set of reflective World War I poems- Ed]

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs ~ Every Song Vol. 9: February to August 1965 plus ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album

April 24, 2026 by 8 Comments

1965 was a pivotal year for Bob Dylan with the release of, what is acknowledged, one of the most celebrated recorded albums released in music history, ‘Highway 61 Revisited’. In his latest episode of Dylan Cover Songs, Karl Dubravs takes readers for a magical trip along Highway 61. [This is an absolute cracker Karl – well done! ED]

Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: So close but so far

April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Although beaten by five points, Peter Fuller felt surprisingly calm and only mildly disappointed by Carlton’s performance in their Round 6 clash against Collingwood, as he explains.

Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 2

April 23, 2026 by 4 Comments

Intrepid gumshoe Swifty Taylor considers his predilection for closure

Almanac Horseracing: It’s A Gas Gas Gas

April 23, 2026 by 3 Comments

The People’s Elbow offers his thoughts on the main races at Flemington this weekend. Interestingly, he finds comparisons to gas policy in Australia. (Alert: some coarse language)

Sal’s Preview – Round 7: Through a Dark Blue Hue

April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Sal brings perspective to the Elijah Hollands situation and makes his call on likely Round 7 winners. This week’s major track meets are at Flemington and Morphettville.

Almanac Rugby League: Time’s up, Ground Announcer

April 23, 2026 by 4 Comments

Paul Harman, like most footy fans (and sports fans in general, come to think of it), can’t stand the screeching of ground announcers and the intrusion of loud music at games. If only what happens in his imagination came true! (Alert: contains some course language.)

2026 NRL – RITV: National Junior Athletics Championships and South Sydney v St George Illawarra Dragons

April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments

It’s been a big week for RITV with the National Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane as well as the Rabbitohs’ clash with the Dragons. But he got a surprise at the Glen Hotel on Saturday night – a pub with no NRL!

2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: Tipping comps – The Good, the Sad and the Ugly

April 23, 2026 by 10 Comments

The Prospector sifts through the issues involved when you join a tipping competition. It’s a complicated situation, to say the least!

2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!

April 23, 2026 by 8 Comments

Prop by the Sea dips into the catalogue of Cold Chisel to bring us his take on the state of play in the NRL’s Rounds 7 and 8.

Round 6 – Haiku Bob: morning coffee

April 23, 2026 by 5 Comments

Haiku Bob found much to contemplate as he savoured his morning coffee after the Pies defeated the Blues in Round 6. (Readers, savour the wonderful humanity of his concluding thought – Ed.)

Round 6 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Friday Night Lights

April 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment

An inspired Marcus Holt puts the Cats win over the Dogs into verse

Almanac Music: A Ruddy Good Idea!

April 22, 2026 by 4 Comments

Richard Griffiths has come up with a ‘Ruddy good idea’ setting up a tour featuring Mike Rudd of Spectrum fame performing in the Sydney/Canberra area during October. Richard also will be performing in Mike’s backing band. [Congratulations on the initiative Richard – these will be cracking shows! ED.]

Almanac Horse Racing: Fun With Numbers 2

April 22, 2026 by 1 Comment

Pestwac goes back to the track with insights (?) into systems that improve the odds of you winning.

2026 NRL Round 8 – A new logo for the Almanac Rugby League Crew

April 22, 2026 by 2 Comments

After introducing the new Almanac rugby league crew logo, editor Ian Hauser runs his eye over the week in rugby league – another coach sacked, more major injuries, suspensions – it’s all happening!