- Almanac (Club) Rugger: A day at the rugby in Adelaide April 19, 2021 - Greg Andrew grew up in country South Australia where there ain't much rugger. But he has always been intrigued by the code and finds himself at a third grade match in Adelaide (Onkaparinga v Old Collegians) where the rugby is fair dinkum (but one-sided) and the barbecue is outstanding.
- Almanac Teams: Obscure Number 10s (1980- ) April 19, 2021 - Rodney Boyd considers some of the more obscure VFL/AFL players to have worn the Number 10 jumper over the last 40 years.
- Almanac Poetry: Melbourne’s Not Yinnar April 19, 2021 - Reprising a poem that we featured on the Almanac site way back in 2011.
- Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac April 19, 2021 - Gavin Reynolds made his debut for South Colac on the weekend, a footy club which has a very special place in the heart of the Reynolds family thanks to Gavin's great grandfather, Kelvin. Gavin's proud dad, Luke, reports. [What life's all about - JTH]
- Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: An impressive Port show dims Carlton’s hopes April 19, 2021 - Nick Kossatch was hoping to see Port Adelaide, and specifically Robbie Gray, dominate the Blues once again. He got his way, as Gray and a raft of other young Power players ran riot on the MCG.
- AFLW Grand Final – Adelaide v Brisbane: The good, the bad and the verdict? April 19, 2021 - Our international cricket correspondent Citrus Bob Utber ventured into the unknown on Saturday when he attended the AFLW Grand Final in Adelaide sans binoculars. He got to watch an intriguing Grand Final, with an upset he enjoyed.
- Round 4 – Haiku Bob: The slide April 19, 2021 - Haiku Bob paints a vivid picture of his Pies, in the midst of fighting a slow start to the season.
- Almanac Life: Claire’s wedding speech, to me April 18, 2021 - Last week we read Mickey Randall's lovely speech to his wife from their wedding day. Now, we get to see what Claire said to return the favour.
- Round 5 – Brisbane v Essendon: A wet and dismal night in Brisbane for the Dons April 18, 2021 - Rod Oaten was shocked to turn on his TV and see a waterlogged Gabba awaiting his Dons. It didn't get much better, as he was left dispirited by Essendon's performance against the firing Lions.
- AFLW Grand Final – Adelaide v Brisbane: Inspirational stories everywhere you look April 18, 2021 - It was a landmark AFLW Grand Final win for Brisbane in many ways. Trawling through the aftermath of the Lions' maiden AFLW flag, Caspar McLeod discusses all of the major stories of the decider.
- Ice Hockey 1.01: Dual citizen April 18, 2021 - Deakin University student James Wright has joined the Almanac as our ice hockey columnist. A Canadian Australian, he will help us understand the game and its significance.
- Round 5 – West Coast v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match Report April 18, 2021 - Richard Moody was in Perth for the West Coast - Pies match and penned this report for the Floreat Pica Society.
- AFLW Grand Final – Adelaide v Brisbane: We are Lions, hear us roar – a Premiership too big to ignore April 18, 2021 - Shane Reid reports on Brisbane's victory over Adelaide to take out the 2021 AFLW Premiership, while also considering women's footy in Australian culture.
- Round 5 – St Kilda v Richmond: The Seven Steps to Writing Success April 17, 2021 - John Green applies his seven-point writing strategy to an 86 point Richmond victory, which he had to watch while out for dinner.
- Round 5 – St Kilda v Richmond: Extremely disappointing and devastating loss April 16, 2021 - It was a tough time for Yoshi, who saw his Saints get crushed by Richmond on Thursday night footy. Bemoaning his side's inadequacies, Yoshi calls for a tougher response against Port Adelaide next week.
- Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2020/21 Season – January, February & March Review April 16, 2021 - Luke Reynolds presents a comprehensive newsletter wrap of the Pomborneit Bulls 2020/21 season, with their first XI taking home the ultimate prize for a third consecutive season amidst a wonderful year of growth for the club.
- AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) – Fans welcome the return of banners April 16, 2021 - An AFLFA press release put out this morning details the return of banners to footy games, starting with the AFLW Grand Final and continuing into round six of the AFL competition.
- Almanac (and Odd Friday) Lunch – Friday, April 23: Ron Reed April 16, 2021 - The next Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch is on the 23rd April. It will feature veteran sports journo Ron Reed. Ron will be discussing his latest book, War Games, as well as yarns from his long career.
- Almanac Life: The Tightarse April 16, 2021 - It's a sticky question, but for Smokie it's easy to think of one 'tightarse' he knows. Enjoy as he humorously discusses the frugal disposition of 'Ocker', a former fellow employee with a desperate need to save up.
- Almanac Food: Hanging Out At My ‘Pandemic Café’ April 16, 2021 - Did the Covid-19 pandemic (hopefully just about over in Australia) and its resulting forms of lockdown bring out in Almanackers particular food cravings/obsessions? It certainly did in Kevin Densley’s case. In response, KD created a personal “Pandemic Cafe” menu, one high on instant gratification, and low in terms of other culinary considerations!
- Almanac Book Extract: ‘Media and Me, by Warnie’ from ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed April 16, 2021 - Ron Reed's latest book is the special guest at the next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. Here's a chapter to tempt your (reading) taste buds!
- Almanac Country Footy – Tanunda v Kapunda: Does this make me a Magpie? April 15, 2021 - John Harms attended the opening match of the Barossa and Light Football League season, Tanunda v Kapunda, at Tanunda Oval. It seems he's become a Magpie.
- Round 4 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints bounce back with high pressure footy April 15, 2021 - Our Japanese football correspondent Yoshi is back! And just in time to take in the great win by the Saints over the Eagles.
- Round 5 – Sal’s Preview: Don’t burn the Pies April 15, 2021 - If you're looking for a good tip at the footy or the track, Sal is your man! He covers Round 5 as well as the horses at Caulfield and Randwick.
- Balcony Banter: Oh, the memories April 15, 2021 - In a touching contribution to the MCC Members blog 'Balcony Banter', Anne Cahill Lambert pays tribute to her son Trevor who passed away recently. (Sincere condolences to the Lambert family on their sad loss - Ed)
- Almanac Baseball: Aces High/Red Sox Fly April 15, 2021 - Brian The Ruminator updates us on how the Covid-abbreviated Claxton Shield competition eventuated. As a Redsox fan, he's also delighting in their strong start to the MLB season.
- Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 6: Curiouser and curiouser! April 15, 2021 - The NRL's Round 5 saw a couple of upsets while Round 6 promises several clashes which may reinvigorate or destroy more than a couple teams. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts and predictions.
- Almanac Rugby League – Tommy: the last word April 15, 2021 - Roy Masters coached Tommy Raudonikis at the Western Suburbs Magpies in the late 70s and early 80s. Roy penned this tribute to Tommy late last week in 'The Sydney Morning Herald'.
- ‘A Day at the Footy with Donny…’ by KB Hill April 15, 2021 - KB Hill recently caught up with 1954 Footscray premiership player Don Ross. The two old-timers reminisced about the Dogs in that era and the local scene today.
- FEARLESS 2021 Round 4: Blockbusters start the round and do the game justice. April 15, 2021 - Reports of the social media interaction between a fan and a player left Paul Thompson genuinely shocked. He makes a few observations about that, before his wrap up of the Round 4 action.
- Almanac Local Footy: Wanted – one second-hand scoreboard clock April 14, 2021 - Mordialloc Football Club, in Melbourne's south, is on the lookout for a second-hand (so to speak) scoreboard clock. The Scoreboard Pressure website is trying to help. (And we're happy to help them - Ed).
- Seve – Part 5: The Rise Of Spain April 14, 2021 - How Seve Ballesteros put Spanish golf on the map, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke in the fifth of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
- Round 4 – Gold Coast v Carlton: Shoot-out at the So-So Corral April 14, 2021 - 'In the current push to persuade us that the AFL has resurrected footy with a few rule tweaks, it is unlikely this game will be submitted as evidence for the prosecution.'. John Butler watched his Blues get the job done at Metricon.
- Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats take top spot April 14, 2021 - A top of the table clash at home against Collingwood was the challenge for Geelong this week. Peter Clark continues his series on the Geelong record-breakers of 1952-53. Featured players this week are Fred Flanagan and Bob Rose.
- FEARLESS 2021 Round 3: Covid Strikes again! Fixturers beware – it might happen again. April 14, 2021 - Paul Thompson was ill last week, so he's playing catch up with his round reviews. There was plenty to talk about in Round 3, played across the Easter period, though Roos fans may choose to look away.
- Balcony Banter: The End of the Richmond Era (Again!) April 14, 2021 - In a recent post on the MCC Members blog 'Balcony Banter', Dave Campbell recorded his thoughts on the Round 3 clash between Richmond and the Swans.
- Almanac Footy: Peter J Bennett April 14, 2021 - Peter Bennett had an exceptional sporting life, ranging from a successful VFL career for St Kilda and Victoria to representing Australia in consecutive Olympics in water polo. Allan Grant profiles a unique sporting career.
- Almanac NFL: Julian Edelman – the perfect big game player April 13, 2021 - Originally considered too short, frequently injured, Julian Edelman turned himself into a versatile match winner for the New England Patriots. As Edelman announces his retirement, Sean Mortell recounts a storied career.
- The Unsung – Round 4: Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl April 13, 2021 - Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fourth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl.
- WAFL Round 2: Thunder records April 13, 2021 - A record-breaking performance from Peel Thunder heads Les Everett's recap of Round 2 WAFL action.
- The Beeaanly Bugle: The Beeaans Are Back In Town April 13, 2021 - Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel continues his weekly column about his local basketball team, The Beeaans.
- Book Launch: The Furphy Anthology 2020 April 13, 2021 - Last year's successful Furphy Literary Award's best pieces have been collated into' The Furphy Anthology', which was recently launched at Richmond's iconic London Tavern pub.
- Almanac Books: The Furphy Anthology 2020 April 13, 2021 - Taken from the cream of entries into last year's Furphy Literary Award, The Furphy Anthology 2020 contains sixteen of the best stories on the topic of 'Australian Life'.
- Almanac Life: My wedding speech, to Claire April 13, 2021 - Mickey Randall married his beloved Claire last weekend. He shares his wedding speech with the Almanac readership. (A hearty congratulations to you both - from all at The Footy Almanac).
- Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby AU Rd 8/ Aotearoa Rd 7 April 13, 2021 - Contrasting games in Australia, two cliff-hangers in Aotearoa. Brian The Ruminator updates the Super Rugby action across the Tasman.
- Round 4 – Collingwood v GWS: I’ll back you Bucks April 13, 2021 - Loyalty is a strong concept, one Danielle Hakim has for her club and one she projects upon their men's coach Nathan Buckley based on a lifetime of following his deeds in black and white. Has he got what it takes to take the club to the top of the mountain in turbulent times?
- Almanac Poetry: Platinum Blonde April 13, 2021 - This week's intriguing poem from Kevin Densley is about 1930s Hollywood glamour icon, Jean Harlow, who died tragically young.
- Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview April 12, 2021 - Frustrating times at the Pies; Cam Hooke offers his insights after a loss to GWS and what's next as Collingwood face West Coast.
- Almanac Roadtrips: Two great clubs in two great days April 12, 2021 - The splendour of country Victoria is often worth a visit; the towns of Bright and Myrtleford are no exception. For Haje Halabi they're more than worthwhile - it's a return to the roots, a place of friends, food and the footy clubs that shaped him.
- Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Port make a point(s) against the champs April 12, 2021 - After a rough trip to Perth, Nick Kossatch's Port Adelaide were mighty in their defeat of the reigning premiers. Both sides put in a power of work but were far from their best due to injuries, setting up an intriuging plot for further clashes between the finals aspirants.
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