North Preview – Beginning, Middle and End

Rob runs a line through North’s prospects in 2016.

Almanac Racing – Norman May Day (gold, gold, gold…)

Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill and Golden Mile at Bendigo. Crio previews the weekend’s action and the week’s racing news and, as always, invites comments and tips.

The Retirements Appeals Tribunal (RAT’s applicants required)

da McDonnell on the perils of the sporting comeback. The Retirements Appeals Tribunal is after new members. Applications taken here.

Come to the Merri Creek Primary School Fete in North Fitzroy (Saturday, March 19)

You’ve gotta love a fete. Come along to Merri Creek Primary School on the corner of St George’s Rd and Miller St, North Fitzroy.

The Almanac has a stall. Come and say g’day. [Excellent poster – Ed]

Almanac Music: Skyhooks and me

Mickey’s ode to Skyhooks and the memories relived.

Up There Guillaux

And the Big Man Flew, when self-promotion was achieved with aerial delights – another classic from Rhett.

Geelong Cats – The past and the future

David Zita believes Geelong’s 2015 was merely a hiccup. The arrival of Danger along with the emergence of some kids has David’s glass more than half full. The Cats will be back

We Don’t Bloody Like You

The Swans and the Pies have some “history”. Joe Moore gives us the Bloods’ side of thing and pots a certain president on the way. Should be an interesting night come Rd 1 at the SCG

My Mother

Footscray have lost a loyal fan in this tribute by Glen! to his mother.

A Conversation With Eddie

Dips encountered logic in a Hawks v cats conversation with Eddie that is priceless

They Dont Make Them Like They Used To

Personal tribute to Jon English by Aussiegus and the reality of time.

Right now, my dodgy back is in better shape than Conor McGregor – or Nate Diaz’s face

Peter respects Conor McGregor but not so much his sport

The Great Russini – A one trick pony or man of wisdom.

Aussiegus looks at the cyclic changing of our sporting lives as the season’s weather decides which ball will be chased.

Almanac Rugby League – Rozzy, Coops and Bev … Easts’ Loss was Britain’s Gain

Demonymic reflects on the career of three Eastern Suburbs RL legends lost to English League

It’s track and field time in Melbourne again

The Olympics are just around the corner so Steve Fahey invites us to the Lakeside Stadium this Saturday, or to watch on live-stream, as current world and Olympic champions, and potential champions compete in this internationally recognised track and field event.

Stereo Story – a neck brace and RocKwiz

Julia Zemiro, RocKwiz’s vivacious host, spots my neck brace. (It’s hard to miss.) She touches me on the arm. “What happened?”

Almanac Music – Tamworth: Inspiring

Andrew Starkie on the revitalising power of the Tamworth Music Festival.

A cage fighter’s training regime fixed my dodgy back

Peter explains his new mobility from a movement trainer.

Who’s versing? North Melbourne

Will the Northern peak be higher?

Punters protest Palentino result

First past the post. You betcha!