The Footy Almanac

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 2: Four Queenslanders in Melbourne

July 17, 2024 by John Harms Leave a Comment

Almanac rugba league columnists Rabbit in the Vineyard and Prop in the Canefield travelled to Melbourne for State of Origin 2. They were joined by Gilbo Half and John Harms. It was a tour of contrasts: wonderful Melbourne and the MCG, but an unfortunate game.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3: The Decider

July 17, 2024 by Ian Hauser 1 Comment

Will it be more of the Blues’ power plus finesse or a typically gritty Maroons backs-to-the-wall win? Whatever, expect a cracker of a Game 3 decider to the 2024 State of Origin series.

Almanac Poetry: ’21 Poems in C Major’

July 16, 2024 by Patrick OBrien Leave a Comment

Patrick O’Brien’s collection ’21 Poems in C Major’ read by some of his nearest and dearest, with some original music in there as well.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview

July 16, 2024 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood has a bit of work to do over the final rounds of this 2024 season. Cam analyses the Geelong game and looks at the crucial match against Hawthorn this coming weekend.

Almanac Poetry: ‘From The Village to Victoria Park’

July 16, 2024 by Phillip Dimitriadis 1 Comment

We reprise from 2009 a wonderful poem by Phil Dimitriadis, an ode to his father.

Almanac Golf – Unearthing another world champion: Nadene Gole

July 15, 2024 by [email protected] 2 Comments

If you haven’t heard of Nadene Gole, then do yourself a favour and find out – Ian Wilson can help bring you up to speed on a great golfer making waves in the second phase of her time in the sport.

Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Port Adelaide)

July 15, 2024 by Rodney 2 Comments

Rodney Boyd returns with his Arrivals and Departures sides for Port Adelaide.

Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 12)

July 12, 2024 by Smokie 6 Comments

In the latest instalment of Swifty Taylor’s travails, he is summoned to a meeting with ‘Shep’

Almanac Footy History: Bill Morris – The Good Samaritan

July 12, 2024 by Almanac Admin 4 Comments

Bill Morris, former Richmond champion and Brownlow Medalist, was a legend of his era. Roger Spaull presents a magnificent account of the football career of Bill Morris.

Almanac Art: Classic Australian Car Paintings

July 12, 2024 by RagingBull Leave a Comment

RagingBull offers his artistic take on two classic Australian cars. His work is inspired by the stories of the people who owned them.

Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s travel diary 2024 – Greetings from Puglia and Round 18 tips

July 12, 2024 by Sal Ciardulli 1 Comment

Sal Ciardulli is now in Italy and takes us for a tour of Rome with all its attractions, food, and wine. Other areas of Italy are visited and reported on. Round 18 tips are presented – in Italian!

Almanac Music: ‘Once I had a love…’ – Songs Referencing Glass

July 12, 2024 by Kevin Densley 108 Comments

In the latest installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD looks at songs referencing glass; as usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’ by Michael Sexton

July 11, 2024 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

Bernard Whimpress has reviewed Michael Sexton’s recent release, ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’.

Almanac (Alternative) Entertainment: Mad Piper and Friends

July 11, 2024 by [email protected] 1 Comment

Fancy something ‘completely different’, crazy, offbeat, possibly even mildly amusing? Proceed at your own risk!

Almanac Footy (Ladder) – The Icarus Effect: Why the recent losses help the 2024 Swans

July 11, 2024 by MagnifiCATS 4 Comments

MagnifiCATS has an empirically based theory about percentages and premiership contention. It’s hard to argue with the facts. And what about top interstate eateries?

NRL Round 18 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A ‘working class’ performance!

July 11, 2024 by Russel Hansen Leave a Comment

RITV put a date night with his wife ahead of watching his beloved Rabbitohs! Now that’s class!

NRL Round 19 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!

July 11, 2024 by Almanac Admin 7 Comments

Can Prop get Cronulla right this week? Let’s just say that he’s given Tigers supporters hope. Just what is the Origin state of fluid birthday? And check out the odd field goal facts!