The Footy Almanac

Almanac (Music) Life – Rabbit in the Vineyard ‘Takes Five’

October 31, 2024 by Russel Hansen 4 Comments

They may hardly be memorable for most of us but Rabbit in the Vineyard offers a different take on a particular school assembly he attended.

NFL Week 8: The David Montgomery Cup

October 31, 2024 by Earl O'Neill 3 Comments

Earl continues his colourful and highly entertaining coverage of the NFL season.

Almanac (International) Rugby League – Now that is Test footy at its best!

October 31, 2024 by Ian Hauser 2 Comments

International rugby league got a huge shot in the arm when the Kiwis hosted the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships.

Almanac Music: ‘I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost’ – Songs with a Halloween Vibe

October 31, 2024 by Kevin Densley 53 Comments

The latest instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song is ‘Songs with a Halloween Vibe’. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

‘The coaching merry-go-round…’ by KB Hill

October 31, 2024 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

KB Hill recounts the merry-go-round of coaching the OMFNL after news broke that Darin Creswell will return to the League in 2025 to coach Corowa-Rutherglen.

Almanac (Sporting) Life: Booted off

October 30, 2024 by vinm 12 Comments

There’s a certain dynamic about using sports ovals in the off season. And it works both ways, as Vin found out recently.

Almanac Soccer: Premier League Matchweek 9 Highlights

October 29, 2024 by OllieW Leave a Comment

It’s week 9 in the English Premier League and one featuring late goals, plenty of drama and entertainment as Ollie Wade presents his highlights for the week.

Almanac Music: Cold Chisel, the big top and sentimental bullshit

October 29, 2024 by E.regnans 19 Comments

Cold Chisel are on tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary. David Wilson was thrilled to attend his first Cold Chisel concert, and he had a magnificent time.

Almanac Footy: Vale – Hugh Mitchell: Essendon great

October 28, 2024 by Colin Ritchie 8 Comments

Former Essendon champ Hugh Mitchell has passed away aged 89. Col remembers spotting Hugh on the train after a match that brought back childhood memories.

Almanac Footy History: Des Tobin’s new book – ‘It’s in the Genes’

October 28, 2024 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Des Tobin’s seventh book ‘It’s in the Genes’ is a series of profiles of some great Australian Rules Football families. Released during the AFL Finals, it was officially launched by Tim Lane.

Almanac Poetry: A Pilgrimage to San Isidro

October 28, 2024 by Kevin Densley Leave a Comment

This week’s poem from Kevin Densley, previously unpublished, takes as its point of departure a disturbing late painting by Spanish master Francisco Goya.

Almanac Cinema: Not a film for a first date

October 28, 2024 by [email protected] Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson presents his review of ‘From Hilde With Love’, a film set during WW2 featuring the harrowing tale of two operatives of German Resistance Group, the Red Orchestra.

Almanac Golf: Golf Tips: 1

October 25, 2024 by Pards 5 Comments

Pards offers some subtle putting hints to assist your golfing game.

Almanac Horseracing: The Muse is musing on Cousin Harry

October 25, 2024 by Drizzle 2 Comments

The Muse is musing on a cracking day of racing which featured Cousin Harry Coffey. This yarn oozes the Mallee.

Almanac Horseracing: Sal’s Preview – Cox Plate Day Preview – What’s the Prognosis?

October 25, 2024 by Sal Ciardulli 2 Comments

It’s a huge weekend on the spring racing calendar featuring the WS Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Sal Ciardulli presents his tips for punters to consider.

Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC – U17 Boys: Round One

October 25, 2024 by pombobullsfan 1 Comment

Young Pomborneit Bull Finn Tolland makes his Almanac debut with a review of the Under 17 boys first game of the season where after an excellent start to the match, the match was unfortunately washed out and the game against Simpson CC called a draw.