In the concluding part of his projections on the future happenings in the AFL, Reject Phil takes a satirical rear-vision look at some of the decisions that shaped the game from the perspective of 2036. The finals system, the Tassie Devils, the umpires, and reality TV are all in Reject Phil’s frame.
Almanac Footy – Over, under, sideways: Happenings in Ten Years’ Time (Part 2)
March 4, 2026 by 2 Comments
Almanac Horseracing (Tales): The Gambler’s Ghost
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Wayne Peake shares his story ‘The Gambler’s Ghost’, the account of a tragic punter’s redemption, from his eBook ‘The Gambler’s Ghost and Other Racing Oddities’.
Almanac Life: The Belligerent Seagull
October 10, 2025 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson has a love for the comedy greats such as Peter Cook, Looney Tunes and Basil Fawlty. Coming across a couple of belligerent seagulls in Robe it provided a scenario for some comedic fun for Ian and Lynda as Ian explains.
Almanac Podcasts: ‘Doo Dah Bang Bang’ – An introduction to ‘The Town Criers’ Podcast by Damian Callinan
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Comedian, actor, and writer Damian Callinan and good friend of the Footy Almanac introduces readers to his new podcast ‘The Town Criers’.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the drinks break with the rovers
September 18, 2024 by 6 Comments
Carolyn Spooner matches the game’s best rovers with a drink that expresses their unique qualities as players. (Creative and clever – Ed.)
Almanac Roadtrips: An Extension to the Dad Joke
August 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson is at it again, this time with his take on the origins of the names of several Australian locations.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #1
March 6, 2023 by 10 Comments
The wait is over! Ian Wilson names his #1 comedy favourite to complete his series, ‘My #27 Favourite Comedies’.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #14-#12
January 15, 2023 by 5 Comments
In Part 3 of his series ‘Favourite Comedies’ Ian Wilson presents his nominations of the comedies he ranks from number 14 to 12.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on mystery balls
January 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
In his alternative cricket world, Viv Tufnell’s mate Naz is on the quest to develop a’mystery ball’.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #19-#15
January 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
In Part 2 of his favourite comedies, Ian Wilson counts down from number 19 to 15, including classic comedies such as ‘Get Smart’ and ‘Black Books’.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #27-#20
January 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson presents another list of his favourites, this time he nominates his favourite twenty seven comedy shows. He commences with his favourites ranked number twenty seven to twenty.
Almanac Life: Four blokes walk into a yacht club
December 31, 2022 by 14 Comments
Four Almanackers walked into a yacht club, and according to Roger Lowrey, this is what happened.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on fine leg and third man
December 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Punxsutawney Pete takes us to an alternative universe for another tale in the life of cricketer Viv Tufnell, this time as a fine leg and third man fielder.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on Boony’s BBQ
December 16, 2022 by 3 Comments
The cricketing exploits of Viv Tufnell continue with his updated journal detailing his beef with his agent, and Boony’s BBQ.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on Bellerive’s gulls
December 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
Some cricket humour featuring Viv Tufnell, a Tasmanian cricketer in an alternative universe, and seagulls.
Almanac Life: Almanacker wins prestigious Australian Award
August 26, 2022 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob has his tongue firmly in his cheek with this cheeky piece!
Almanac Poetry: When Colonel Sanders Met Colonel Tom Parker
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
In this poem, KD imagines a meeting between two of the most famous ‘Colonels’ ever: Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame, and Tom Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk), Elvis Presley’s manager.
Almanac Humour: A Visit by the England Football Team
November 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this Friday’s post, KD shares what he considers to be one of the funniest brief pieces of sports humour he’s ever read.
Almanac Teams: A Real Bushrangers’ Australian Test Cricket Eleven
November 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
As cricket season is now here, KD puts forward an Australian Test cricket team of historical bushrangers, as a companion piece to his Almanac post where he selected a real bushrangers’ football team.
Almanac Fiction: Harry calls a winner
Wayne Peake has written a cracking fictional turf story about Harold Trump renowned race caller until sacked for calling the wrong winner, a bank robbery witnessed by Harold, the apprehension of the bandits at a race meeting, and in a twist, a reward from the man who sacked him.