In this creative exercise from the mind of Patrick O’Brien, he asks ChatGPT to give us some analysis of the plight of the St Kilda FC. So what does AI make of Ross Lyon? And where does this leave us? [Intriguing idea – JTH]
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 9: 1970 – 1971
July 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dave Turpin features the years 1970 and 1971 in his footy series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 10 – Milawa to Tarrawingee: Not a Gallop
July 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
It’s a selective slow pedal from Milawa to Tarrawingee for Peter Clark as he takes in some of the gourmet delights of the area. Tarrawingee, a long established Ovens and King League football club and a famous former son – ‘The Galloping Gasometer’ feature in this part of the journey.
Round 18 – AFL Season 2025 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your footy team is playing in Round 18 this weekend.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
July 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Big bags of goals and inter-league were the order of last weekend’s footy in the Western District of Victoria reports Dandy Andy..
Almanac Footy: Ode To Sam Gilbert
July 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian WIlson pens a tribute to a favourite former St Kilda footballer, Sam Gilbert, who played 208 games for the Saints.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 17 Review / Round 18 Preview
July 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Great win to the Pies against the Blues reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in his Round 17 review. He also previews the upcoming Round 18 match against Gold Coast.
Round 17 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match Report: Dancing in the Dark
July 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino presents the Round 17 match report for the Carlton v Collingwood game on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society,.
Round 17 – Sal’s Preview: Is there beauty in symmetry?
July 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has picked his selections for Round 17, a crucial round for teams vying for a place in the top 8.
Almanac Footy: Football Jargon
July 4, 2025 by 6 Comments
We’ve heard them all before, a word or phrase uttered by a footy commentator or sports journalist, but do we understand their meaning? ‘Reject Phil’ enlightens readers as he examines some commonly used footy jargon and explains what it all means.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 8: 1968 – 1969
July 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his informative overview of the history of football in Woomera. Part 8 examines the years 1968 – 1969.
Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen, and the raiders across the border
July 2, 2025 by 7 Comments
Glen! heads up the Hume Highway to catch up with family and friends, and to watch Corowa-Rutherglen FC take on the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 9 – Gapsted to Milawa: Shiraz Mondeuse and Cabernet
July 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his informative and entertaining travelogue on ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ through the Ovens and King Valleys. This episode Peter rides from Gapsted to Milawa enjoying some nice wines and food along the way.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 16 Review / Round 17 Preview
July 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the Round 16 win against the Eagles and Previews their upcoming match against Carlton.
Round 17 – AFL Season 2025 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 17 of Afl season 2025.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
July 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dandy Andy continues his weekly wrap of footy played in the Western District of Victoria.
Almanac Footy: Carlton!
July 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths utilises his AFL management experiences to present his view of the issues concerning the Carlton FC at the moment.
Almanac Life: Memory Project – Remembering Dad
June 27, 2025 by 6 Comments
Dips O’Donnell accepts Col Ritchie’s challenge and shares a memory of his father not long before his passing.
Almanac Life: An eventful few weeks
June 26, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Fuller is another ‘Blue Bagger’ in despair with Carlton’s performances. To relieve his Carlton pain, he has received joy from overseas travel, supporting Sunderland FC, running, and politics as he explains.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 7: 1966 – 1967
June 25, 2025 by 1 Comment
Seasons 1966 and 1967 are revisited by David Turpin in Episode 7 of his ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
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