The Footy Almanac celebrates the publication of ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress, which features ninety-two player profiles from his time as the editor at the South Australian Football Budget.
Almanac Books: ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Finals Week 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who , where, and when
September 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when the teams are playing AFL Finals Week 2.
NRL Round 27 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
September 5, 2024 by 2 Comments
Somehow, Prop is leading the NRL tipping competition (in spite of the Sharks)! So catch his tips for Round 27 and marvel at the crossovers in the small world that is rugby league.
Almanac Memoir: Ken Piesse’s ‘Living the Dream’ has hit the shelves
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ken Piesse’s new book is out now. A memoir, it tells the story of a lucky life in sport, especially cricket and footy.
Almanac Books: ‘Cherrywood’ by Jock Serong
September 4, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac is excited to promote Jock Serong’s new novel ‘Cherrywood’, which will be launched this week.
‘Shorty’…the Demon who came back from the dead…by KB Hill
August 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the long and storied career of Johnny Martiniello who played almost 400 games for the Benalla All Blacks.
NRL Round 26 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
Prop in the Canefield had a busy weekend, with round 26 of the NRL, a delicious Paddock 2 Plate meal and heading to to the races. He also breaks down some of the code’s not-so-speedy players of the past.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 24 Review – the season ends
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A good win for Collingwood against Melbourne ends their season in 9th position just outside the 8 on percentage as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 presents his final report for the season.
Almanac Rugby League (Controversy): Should Les Boyd be elevated to rugby league’s Hall of Fame?
August 22, 2024 by 7 Comments
Controversy surrounds this week’s announcement that hard man Les Boyd has been elevated to rugby league’s Hall of Fame. What’s the fuss all about?
NRL Round 25 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Prop in the Canefield had a BIG (and profitable) weekend at the races but managed to catch a bit of the footy as well. He also takes a look at some of the code’s fastest men over the decades.
Almanac Book Launch: Citrus Bob’s ‘A View From Fine Leg’ in Mildura TONIGHT
August 22, 2024 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber invites you to the launch of his book ‘A View from Fine Leg’ at Deakin27 in Mildura on Aug 22.
Almanac Rugby League: Ron Coote named as the 14th Immortal (and about bloody time!)
August 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
At long last, Ron Coote has been named as the 14th Immortal of rugby league.
Round 24 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
August 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
With the final match of the season to be played and the final 8 still to be resolved, Round 24 will be very interesting. Find out who, where, and when your teams are playing this weekend.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
August 20, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac is happy to promote Almanacker Andy Thurlow’s new novel ‘Painting Martha’. Read a review by Ian Hauser and see an invitation to the launch in Tanunda on September 22.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 23 Review / Round 24 Preview
August 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A nail biting one point against the Lions gives the Pies a glimmer of hope for the finals as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the Round 23 match and previews Round 24.
Almanac Literary: Come along to the Dunkeld Writers Festival 2024, 23-25 August
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Join writers and enthusiasts at the 2024 Dunkeld Writers Festival to be held from 23-25 August in the picturesque township on the southern edge of the majestic Grampians National Park. Find the full details here.
NRL Round 24 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Prop in the Canefield is looking forward to the NRL match to be played at one of his favourite grounds, Salter Oval in Bundaberg. His Odd Footy Fact also makes for interesting contemplation.
‘From water boy to Gabba match winner…” by KB Hill
August 15, 2024 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Zac O’Brien, a true football journeyman, who kicked the winning goal in his very first AFL game at the Gabba.
Round 23 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
August 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Penultimate round of footy for AFL season 2024 with the fight for the final 8 still wide open.
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