Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes is the Australian Cricket Society’s literary scholar and is mentored by John Harms. Lorenzo presents his thoughts of Australia’s performance in the recent Test series against West Indies in light of their prospects in the upcoming Ashes series.
Almanac Cricket: ACS Literary Scholar Report – West Indies v Australia 2025
August 27, 2025 by 1 Comment
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 16:1987-1989
August 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
The years 1987 to 1989 saw a fluctuation of the number of teams participating, union unrest, the playing of unregistered players affecting teams and the formation of the Woomera FC feature in David Turpin’s continuing ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
Almanac Basketball: 2000 games – That’s Not Bad Thanks!
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Not Bad Thanks Basketball Club recently celebrated playing its 2000th game against Kings in Melbourne Central’s B Grade competition winning 49-42 reports Graeme Willingham.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 24 Review, and the future
August 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
Another nail biter for Collingwood as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the win against Melbourne and also presents some future thoughts..
NRL Round 25 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
August 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop by the Sea gives his take on key clashes in NRL Round 25, salutes two inductees into the 350-game club, and spars his with old mate The Crabman.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 15: 1984- 1986
August 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his fascinating insight into ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’, this week featuring the years 1984-1986.
Round 24 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
August 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With three teams guaranteed a finals berth the pressure is on the six teams remaining in the race for the remaining five places in the final round of the AFL home and away season.
Almanac Soccer: Polonia Melbourne’s 75th Anniversary – Can you help?
August 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Polonia Melbourne celebrate their 75th Anniversary in September and the club seeks photographs of former players, Ricky Lipiarski, Tadeusz Rachwalski, and Jan Gawlik.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 23 Round-up / Round 24 Preview
August 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the disappointing Round 23 loss against the Crows and previews the Pies Round 24 clash against Melbourne.
NRL Round 24 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
August 14, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop by the Sea is ever mindful of his place on the tipping ladder but is generous in offering The Crabman plaudits for the latter’s perfect score last weekend. A few big games this week will help gauge the prospects of several finals contenders.
Almanac Book Launch – ‘Fagan’s Way’ by Chris McLeod and Sam Harvey, Friday 15 August
August 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Join Wilkinson Publishing at the Royal Derby Hotel in Fitzroy this Friday night for the launch of ‘Fagan’s Way’ by Chris McLeod and Sam Harvey. Find the details here.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 14: 1981- 1983
August 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin continues his history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992. In Part 13 the years 1981-1983 are highlighted.
Round 23 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Penultimate round of matches for AFL season 2025 finds teams fighting for a place in the Final 8. Find out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Almanac Footy Tipping: Our 2025 AFLW tipping comp is now open, season starts Aug 14.
August 11, 2025 by 4 Comments
The 2025 Footy Almanac AFLW tipping comp is open for entries. Jump in before the season starts this Thursday (Aug 14)
Almanac Lunches: ACS invites you to lunch with Neil Balme
August 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Australian Cricket Society will feature footy legend Neil Balme as their guest speaker at their upcoming ‘Footy Finals Fever’ lunch on Thursday 28 August 2025.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 22 Review / Round 23 Preview
August 9, 2025 by 1 Comment
It has been a tough month or so for Collingwood’s true believers. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the disastrous loss against the Hawks and previews the important Round 23 clash against Adelaide.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Footy Cards
August 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
Damian Callinan has had a lifetime love of footy cards (and some other cards). Read his (detailed) memoir. It will trigger many memories for readers of a certain age.
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