- Bathurst, 2004 October 14, 2019 - Earl O'Neill takes us back a decade and a half to Bathurst and ponders modern V8 supercars, motorcycle vs car enthusiasts and the spaces between.
- Almanac Racing – Guineas Day and a Pineapple for Dinner October 14, 2019 - Kate Birrell's celebration of a Yellow and Black flag has metamorphosed into Spring racing at the Caulfield Guineas - complete with the odd winning punt, shared fried chicken with the kids and artwork to capture the moment.
- Pub Review: Dingo Pub October 13, 2019 - Even when on holidays in the Whitsundays, Mickey Randall does not miss the chance to review a watering-hole
- Almanac Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Pre-Season Review October 12, 2019 - With the season set to begin, take a look at all of the off-season news from the Pomborneit Cricket Club.
- AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 3: Brett Burton sits down with Sam McClure October 11, 2019 - Andrew Else continues his satirical look at the trade period with episode 3 of Trade Radio.
- Almanac Racing – Guineas Day Preview: Is it good for you? October 11, 2019 - It's Caulfield Guineas day and Sal Ciardulli has all the tips you need to pick a winner.
- Book Tour – “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”: Events & dates October 11, 2019 - After the successful launch of "The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy", Paul Daffey is doing a book tour to promote his book. Check out the details and join in the fun!
- Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 2 October 11, 2019 - Matt Watson continues his series on the 2007 outbreak of the Equine influenza in Australia, and as the disease spreads so does the blame game.
- Why Spectators Should Suck it Up, and Move On October 11, 2019 - Sarah Black has some advice for 'fans' and players who believe it's appropriate to offer 15 year-old umpires a pair of glasses while they're trying to adjudicate a netball game. [And the stats may just make your head spin. - Ed]
- Almanac Cricket – Marsh Sheffield Shield 2019-20 Season Starts Today October 10, 2019 - The domestic cricket first class season gets underway today with Round 1 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition featuring all six States in action. Familiarise yourself with the season's Shield and Test match schedules.
- Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 1 October 10, 2019 - Equine influenza is a disease with a very long history. Matt Watson begins a series on the 2007 outbreak of the disease in Australia, when we discovered we weren't as well prepared as we thought we were.
- Almanac Book Review – ‘On the Chin: A Boxing Education’ by Alex McClintock October 10, 2019 - Boxing, 'the sweet science', polarises the general population and sports lovers equally. Luke Stegemann reviews a new release, Alex McClintock's "On the Chin: A Boxing Education" which approaches the sport from a different angle.
- AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 2 – The Production Meeting October 10, 2019 - Andrew Else continues his imaginary series, taking us behind the scenes to listen in to the day's production meeting at 'Trade Radio', the source of all the top stories from the AFL trade period.
- Thinking Of You 2019 October 9, 2019 - Once again inspired by Martin Flanagan, Matt Quartermaine entertained the Almanac Grand Final lunch crowd with this farewell to season 2019.
- Collingwood, a season in review: A blur of emotion, success and fighting ‘til the final siren October 9, 2019 - Hoping to rebound from disappointment, Collingwood's season had many fluctuations. Sean Mortell reviews the Black and White 2019 season.
- AFL Trade Radio Satire – Episode 1: Adrian Dodoro October 9, 2019 - Andrew Else thinks AFL Trade Radio could do with a bit more Clarke and Dawe. In his Episode 1, an imaginary Adrian Dodoro tussles with an imaginary Dwayne Russell.
- AFL post-season: Who is ready for a superdraft? October 9, 2019 - Waiting for something to happen in trade period? Still don't understand how the draft rates the comparative worth of players? Prior to last year's draft, Dave Brown tried to make sense of how it all works.
- The Demise of Sports Illustrated October 8, 2019 - Like any fan of good sports storytelling and writing, Edward P Olsen expresses his disappointment at the demise of "Sports Illustrated" as management implement changes to the magazine.
- Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Oct 25: Jack the Insider and The Fine Cotton Fiasco October 8, 2019 - The Footy Almanac Lunch on Oct 25 features 'Jack the Insider' who will regale us with the story of The Fine Cotton Fiasco. [Great book. This will be a laugh - JTH]
- Footy Almanac Trade Period Blog – Join in the discussion October 8, 2019 - The AFL Trade Period 2019 has started, so why not share your thoughts and join in with the discussion on our blog.
- AFL Trade Period 2019 – Joe Daniher: To go or stay? October 8, 2019 - The AFL Trade Period has commenced and Col's disappointed one of Essendon's favourite players wants a trade.
- The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch (Oct 11): David Teague October 8, 2019 - New Carlton FC coach David Teague is guest speaker at the next Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Friday 11 October.
- Graham Miller – Playing the man October 7, 2019 - Scanlen's footy cards get a good run with a lot of Almanackers as they tap into a cherished age of footy bursting with characters - photographer Graham Miller has taken things to another level with his series "Playing the man."
- Preseason musings in the Merks October 7, 2019 - It briefly enters the public consciousness after an incident of great notice, but Phil Hill has been mulling over general rule changes in sports, with a few examples. [Could throw rugby league into the mix after recent events - Ed.]
- Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL Grand Final: Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders – there’s nothing like a bit of controversy! October 6, 2019 - The 2019 NRL Grand Final may well go down as one of the more controversial grand finals in quite some time. Ian Hauser watched the Sydney Roosters take on the Canberra Raiders.
- Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRLW Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra Dragons – A right royal stampede! October 6, 2019 - The Brisbane Broncos dominated, out-muscled, suffocated and monstered the St George Illawarra Dragons in the 2019 NRLW Grand Final. Ian Hauser tipped the Dragons! So pass the face washer to clean the egg off his face and heat the oven for the humble pie!
- Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL Grand Final Day: Interstate Championship – Newtown Jets v Burleigh Bears October 6, 2019 - The 2019 NRL Grand Final programme got underway with the Interstate Challenge match between the Newtown Jets and the Burleigh Bears. It served as a great appetiser for the later courses. Here's how Ian Hauser saw it pan out.
- Support the Almanac on Almanac Five Day: $5 on the fifth. October 5, 2019 - Happy Almanac Five Day (for Oct 5). It would help enormously if you made a $5 contribution towards ensuring the Almanac is sustained.
- Requiem – The last posts October 4, 2019 - Footy's over, and it's reflection time for Paul Bateman as he watches the goal posts being removed from the ground and laid to rest; until next season.
- A Love Letter to the Clare Golf Course October 4, 2019 - The joys of a game of golf are immeasurable, especially if played on the Clare Golf Course as Mickey Randall explains.
- The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters Club October 4, 2019 - Stainless pens a story about a loved sister, the sole supporter of the Baan Baa Richmond Supporters Club.
- Northern Football Netball League – Division 1 Grand Final: Three-quarter time huddle October 4, 2019 - Underdogs West Preston-Lakeside FC with some good old fashioned guts and determination defeat the red hot favourites Greensborough FC in the Northern Football Netball League Division 1 Grand Final as Andrew Starkie reports.
- Almanac Horseracing – Turnbull Epsom Day Preview: The view from the north October 4, 2019 - Footy is over, the Spring Racing Carnival is here, and so are Sal's tips from sunny Queensland for racing at Flemington and Royal Randwick. Check them out for a winner!
- Almanac Book Review – The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy by Paul Daffey October 4, 2019 - Rodney Gillett reviews Paul Daffey's excellent new book, "The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy". Check it out.
- Almanac Flashback – ‘Creeket iz life’: Mathilde de Hauteclocque October 4, 2019 - Mathilde de Hauteclocque tells the story of her love of cricket and in doing so reveals much about her family, especially her father, the French Count, and his deep appreciation of the game ('Creeket iz life'). A great tale of where life takes you and what it offers when your eyes are open and alert to possibility.
- Memories of a Good Bloke, Football, Aboriginal Children and a Car! October 3, 2019 - Allan Barden reminisces about his time in Darwin, a great mate and their work with disadvantaged Aboriginal kids through footy. His car played a starring role! (A beautiful memoir - Ed.)
- Rugby League – 1989 Grand Final: Dreams and Nightmares October 3, 2019 - The year 1989 didn't just feature an epic AFL Grand Final. The NRL also staged a classic for the ages, between Balmain and Canberra. Tim Johnson thinks this game deserves more attention than it has subsequently received. And with Canberra back in this year's Grand Final, there just may be a pertinent lesson or two.
- Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals: Roosters to crow and Dragons to breathe fire October 3, 2019 - Rugby League takes centre stage this weekend with the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals to be played on Sunday. Our rugby league man, Ian Hauser, gives his preview.
- Ball tampering in the Merks October 3, 2019 - 'It is an offence for any player to take any action which changes the condition of the ball.' Rule 41.3.2. Phil Hill contemplates an umpire's dilemma when the ball ends up in the poo. (Highly amusing - Ed.)
- ‘The Grand Old Football Warrior……’ by KB Hill October 3, 2019 - James Edward Flynn was a triple premiership winning player for Carlton just over one hundred years ago. KB Hill tells Flynn's story - as only KB can.
- Balcony Banter – 2019 AFL Grand Final: Richmond v GWS Giants October 3, 2019 - After the prolonged Tiger premiership drought, Dave Campbell and his brother Tim have enjoyed the recent flood of Richmond premierships. Dave tells about 'a day of brotherhood on and off the field'.
- Balcony Banter Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Pax Romana October 2, 2019 - A long way from home (or the MCG) on Grand Final day, Tiger man Joe De Petro found a way to tap into the Tiger roar.
- Norwood defeat WWT to get the ressies chocolates October 2, 2019 - Norwood have won their first SANFL Reserves premiership since 1998. Redlegs tragic Malcolm "Rulebook" Ashwood was on hand at the Adelaide Oval to report on the victory.
- Of Dufflecoats And Dreams October 2, 2019 - A debut reminiscence from Cakewalk 90. Memories of the Rush Stand, Scanlen's footy cards and Victoria Park etiquette.
- Turning Water into Wine October 2, 2019 - This is not just the season of atonement for footy clubs. An invitation to Yom Kippur has Dips O'Donnell remembering a far off time and place. Did John Kennedy ever coach at Masada?
- Cricket is now firmly on the agenda October 2, 2019 - Jan Courtin's sporting allegiances can be complicated, but a sunny day at the Junction Oval, watching Aaron Finch blast the ball into the crowd, produced many delights. Even with the change of seasons, Jan can still spot a Swans connection.
- Social Media – The New Therapist? October 2, 2019 - Deakin Uni student Shannon Cole raises some of the concerns young people are now facing through the role of social media in their lives.
- Dropping the Ball October 1, 2019 - Anna Sublet goes kick-to-kick with her daughter only to find her ball drop is not very effective. Patience, practise and determination is the key and maybe, just maybe, one day there's a spot for her in a team.
- Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Shock and awe October 1, 2019 - Unfortunately for Earl O'Neill his Monaros were left stranded on the track as the Tigers raced away to win the 2019 AFL Grand Final.
- Nursing Six Packs to their Chests – The 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai October 1, 2019 - Check out some of the fabulous responses to Haiku Bob's 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai.
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