Sal Ciardulli continues his travel diary including reports from the Amalfi coast, Pompeii in Italy and the Dalmatian Coast.
Almanac Travel (and Footy Tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Pompeii to the Dalmatian Coast and Round 20 Tips
July 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
‘Greta dairy cockie retains his fascination for footy…’ by KB Hill
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill caught up with nonagenarian John Tanner whose links with the Greta footy team goes back a long, long way.
Round 20 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
July 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The fight for a place in the Final Eight is wide open. Check out where, when, and who each team plays in Round 20 AFL Season 2024.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 14 – Hawkins country
July 24, 2024 by 9 Comments
From Jeriliderie Peter Clark travels to Finlay, the home of Jumping Jack Hawkins and his son Tom, and also home of 1999 Brownlow Medallist Shane Crawford.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s been a tough month for Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and fellow true believers as Cam analyses the loss against Hawthorn and previews the Round 20 match against Richmond.
Almanac Teams: Olympic Team
July 22, 2024 by 6 Comments
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, Rodney Boyd has assembled an Olympic dream team with direct ties to AFL players.
Round 19 – Essendon v Adelaide: The Return Of The Same Olds
July 21, 2024 by 3 Comments
Like many Essendon supporters Paul Noonan was bitterly disappointed by their efforts and loss as a sense of deja vu raised its ugly head. As a trademark lawyer, Paul suggests a re-branding!
‘The coaching journey – from the O&M to the ‘big time…’ by KB Hill
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles the 14 coaches with O & M experience who graduated to coach at the highest level in the code.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
July 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Getting close to crunch time for teams fighting for a spot in the final eight. Find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week in Round 19 2024.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 13 – In the company of Ned Kelly
July 17, 2024 by 4 Comments
It’s onto Jerilderie where Ned Kelly and his gang robbed the local bank 145 years ago for the next stage of Peter Clark’s journey ‘Revelling through the Riverina’.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood has a bit of work to do over the final rounds of this 2024 season. Cam analyses the Geelong game and looks at the crucial match against Hawthorn this coming weekend.
Almanac Poetry: ‘From The Village to Victoria Park’
July 16, 2024 by 1 Comment
We reprise from 2009 a wonderful poem by Phil Dimitriadis, an ode to his father.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Port Adelaide)
July 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd returns with his Arrivals and Departures sides for Port Adelaide.
Almanac Footy History: Bill Morris – The Good Samaritan
July 12, 2024 by 4 Comments
Bill Morris, former Richmond champion and Brownlow Medalist, was a legend of his era. Roger Spaull presents a magnificent account of the football career of Bill Morris.
Almanac Footy (Ladder) – The Icarus Effect: Why the recent losses help the 2024 Swans
July 11, 2024 by 4 Comments
MagnifiCATS has an empirically based theory about percentages and premiership contention. It’s hard to argue with the facts. And what about top interstate eateries?
‘Cattle, sheep and sport…a veteran’s lifetime obsession…’ by KB Hill
July 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns with a profile of Graeme Ward whose life has been dominated by cattle, sheep and football – but not necessarily in that order!
Round 18 – AFL Footy Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when?
July 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 18 this weekend.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 12 – Rams and Rovers
July 10, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark continues ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ as Episode 12 takes us along the Cobb Highway to Deniliquin and its two footy teams, the Rams and the Rovers.
Almanac Footy: With an eye to the AFL Draft 2024
July 10, 2024 by 5 Comments
Micky McTigger offers some information on the notable draftees to keep an eye on in the 2024 AFL Draft.
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