With Collingwood going through a rough patch, Danielle Hakim examines the pros and cons of fan responses on social media.
Almanac Footy: Reform of the Tribunal – Restorative Justice is an option
April 17, 2026 by 3 Comments
With the recent furore over an AFL Tribunal decision, Micky McTigger suggests there is a better method to resolve umpire and player issues.
Almanac Footy: A Giant Headache!
March 25, 2026 by 7 Comments
Richard Griffiths presents his take on the Giants crowd numbers which is proving to be a real headache for the Club and the AFL.
Almanac Footy – Season 2026: Nostradamus George has gazed into his crystal ball
March 17, 2026 by 5 Comments
George Grossek places his Nostradamus cap firmly on his head and makes his prediction how the AFL ladder for 2026 will be at season’s end.
Almanac Food: Old Dog’s Bush Pub Vego Reviews
March 17, 2026 by 8 Comments
The Old Dog enjoys a good parma and a burger. As a vegetarian Old Dog can find it tough eating out, discovering what you get is sometimes like the roll of the dice as he recalls.
Almanac Footy: ‘Footynomics’ – Professor Tim Harcourt
March 3, 2026 by 3 Comments
If you are interested in all aspects of business and the economics of sport, Professor Tim Harcourt and his TV series ‘Footynomics: the Business of Sport’ provides relevant information and insights to enable increased understanding of the impact of these aspects.
Almanac Festivals: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 – ‘Open door, open books, open mind, open heart’ but not this year! (Event now CANCELLED)
January 13, 2026 by 10 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have been travelling to Adelaide for many years for the Adelaide Writers’ Week. Both are disappointed with the actions of the Adelaide Festival Board and the consequent ramifications of their decision for Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026.
‘G, what happened Melbourne?
December 29, 2025 by 4 Comments
Times change and with it experiences – from Test cricket, to the footy and public transport, shunt gives his thoughts on recent times in Melbourne
Almanac Footy: The Death of the Ruckman
December 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
Old Dog has had enough. He’s watched as the AFL administration have killed off the ruckman – and he’s furious. [It’s a s fired up as we’ve ever seen Old Dog – Eds]
Almanac Reviews: A cracker and a dud to kick off The British Film Festival
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reviews three films he recently viewed at the cinema; one dud and one cracker featured at The British Film Festival; and, Jennifer Lawrences’s latest film.
Almanac Books: Is sports publishing in Australia in a death spiral?
October 10, 2025 by 10 Comments
Main stream publishers have ‘dropped the ball’ when it comes to publishing sporting books argues Barry Nicholls in his thought provoking piece.
Almanac Film: Desert Island DVDs
September 14, 2025 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson lists his favourite films and wonders which to select as a Desert Island DVD if the occasion was ever called for. Ian challenges readers to nominate their Desert Island DVDs.
Almanac Footy: Tears and fears for two tiers?
September 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
With a gulf between the top and lower half clubs on the AFL ladder Reject Phil considers how competitive has the AFL been lately.
Almanac Pubs: Mstry Pb – Frydy Nght Drnks
August 29, 2025 by 12 Comments
Mystery pub Bckyrd appeals to Mickey Randall with its use of linguistics as a marketing tool in part of Adelaide’s bold new face.
Almanac Comment: MCC Library – a place of reflection, conversation, discovery and respect
August 26, 2025 by 8 Comments
The Melbourne Cricket Club Library is 177 years old. Citrus Bob Utber and others pay their respects to this institution of reflection, conversation, and discovery for members, scholars, researchers and the general public.
Almanac Footy: The Future Of Football (Part 2)
August 19, 2025 by 2 Comments
Reject Phil raised the spectre of Saudi Arabian influence in AFL footy in Part 1 of ‘The Future of Football’. In Part 2 he takes a step forward presenting ideas how that influence and money could be utilised with suggested scenarios and possible outcomes.
Almanac Life: Why April 26 is the real test
April 26, 2025 by 17 Comments
Ex-serviceman Ian Wilson presents his insights about ANZAC Day as well as some thought provoking suggestions as a means for future commemorations.
Almanac Footy: Why the Eagles and Dockers Should Think About Quitting the AFL
April 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Mark Simms presents his thought provoking opinions about the future of the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers in the AFL competition.
Almanac Life: An Australia Day Memory
January 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls an Australia Day citizenship ceremony he attended which speaks so eloquently for itself.
Almanac Footy: Our Glorious Game!
Good mates, Richard Griffiths and Murray Bird, both once at the heart of AFL footy, have spent much time collaborating around some of the current annoyances attached to this great game of ours, and present their thoughts for readers’ consideration.