‘Vaudeville in the dressing rooms…’ by KB Hill

October 16, 2025 by 1 Comment

KB Hill charts the career of Stan Trebilcock with the Wangaratta Rovers and the local cricket association.

Almanac Baseball: Woomera and Australian Baseball

October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Courtesy of his friend Allan Barden, David ‘Dick’ Turpin returns to The Footy Almanac to share his memories of baseball in Woomera.

Almanac Life: A Malarkey moment in Morocco

October 14, 2025 by 2 Comments

Graeme Willingham as he was stopped in his tracks by a ‘Tigers’ sign on a wall in a Fez laneway in Morocco. This stimulated much footy discussion within the travelling group at the time.

Book Launch: Kelvin Templeton’s ‘Collision’ (Oct 22)

October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Join Kelvin Templeton for the launch of his novel ‘Collision’ on October 22. [Congratulations Kelvin – JTH]

Grand Final – Geelong v Brisbane: Nostradamus George finally gets a run

October 13, 2025 by 1 Comment

Finally, we publish George Grossek’s Grand Final prediction, and his in-time review. The impact of ruckmen divides opinion. George values them. [Sorry for the delay George – JTH]

2025 NRL Grand Final – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love Grand Final footy!

October 9, 2025 by 9 Comments

Prop by the Sea takes us on his NRL B2B Grand Final Tour with his offsiders The Prospector, The Crabman and The MahJong Hand. With a cast like that, how could it be anything but entertaining?

Almanac Literary: A Rare treat in Dunkeld – ‘Book’ your trip now

October 8, 2025 by 3 Comments

Warwick Hadfield appeared at the 2025 Dunkeld Writers’ Festival and, while visiting the town in the Western District of Victoria, could not stay away from Roz Greenwood’s shop, Old & Rare Books. This piece serves numerous purposes, as you will see.

2025 NRL Grand Final – Purple Haze: Phased out!

October 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Purple Haze revisits the NRL Grand Final and works out where it was lost by the Storm and won by the Broncos.

Almanac (New) Books – An invitation to provide a review

October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment

The release this week of a new book on World Cup cricket by regular Almanac contributor Liam Hauser offers an opportunity to readers of the Almanac to provide a review for our site. Read here for details.

2025 NRL Grand Final – Why the Melbourne Storm will win

October 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Guest writer Purple Haze tells us why the Melbourne Storm will prevail over the Brisbane Broncos in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final.

2025 NRL Grand Final Preview – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!

October 2, 2025 by 6 Comments

Prop by the Sea has completed his crusade to the Middle East and Europe, spreading the gospel of rugby league to all and sundry willing to listen. He returns to The Footy Almanac just in time to preview Sunday’s Grand Final before he heads off with ‘the usual reprobates’ on their annual Grand Final Tour via Bimbi and Bondi.

‘The year Mr Football came to town…’ by KB Hill

October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment

It’s almost exactly 70 years since Bob Rose made the surprising decision to leave Collingwood to take up the role of player/coach of the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill reflects on that momentous time for the Rovers.

Grand Final Preview – Geelong v Brisbane: Five talking points

September 27, 2025 by 2 Comments

Declan Dempsey-Young considers the key elements of the AFL Grand Final.

“Hawks clinch flag number 17 in an epic ‘derby’ thriller……” by KB Hill

September 25, 2025 by 2 Comments

KB Hill returns to The Footy Almanac with coverage of the Ovens and Murray League Grand Final between Rovers and Wangaratta. It was a classic derby clash!

Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch info

September 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Finals are upon us. Here’s some information about this year’s Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch.

AFL Preliminary Final Review: Is George the Nostradamus of finals analysis?

September 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Footy form analyst and MCC green (?) coat, George Grossek, is on a roll. Or so he tells us.

Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Fagan’s Way: Tributes & Insights’

September 19, 2025 by 1 Comment

Kieran Fernandez reviews ‘Fagan’s Way: Tributes & Insights’ by Chris McLeod and Sam Harvey, a book that highlights ‘triumph comes to those who persevere’.

Almanac Life – Fun Runs: Support the Arrow Stem Cell Transplant Foundation

September 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Almanac member, Graham Lewis, is supporting the Great Southern Reds’ efforts to raise funds for the Arrow Stem Cell Transplant Foundation as a part of Blood Cancer Awareness month. You might like to make a contribution.

Preliminary Finals Preview: George plays the percentages

September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment

George Grossek previews the preliminary finals with his trademark authority, offering the percentage chance for each team.