Rugby league editor Ian Hauser suggests you follow the form to find this week’s winners in both the NRL and the NRLW.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
September 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
Andy Thurlow tells us all about his recent book launch which featured not just one but three books! And the ‘after party’ went well into the night.
Almanac Footy: Your guide to Christmas in September
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Grand Final is as good as Christmas in September suggests A.L. Illowa as he reminisces on Grand Finals past.
The 2024 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s annual Grand Final footy haiku event, ‘Haiku Kukai’ is on once again, and you’re invited to participate.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Lady Luck rides the bumps
September 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
It is far too easy to say Geelong ‘blew it’. The ebbs and flows of the preliminary final ran far deeper than that shallow analysis would indicate. Dips O’Donnell explains.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the lockers with the small forward pockets
September 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her creative take on footy playing positions. This time Carolyn looks at some of the small forwards and resting rovers who have made their mark on the position, and she identifies the appropriate apparel each should wear.
Almanac Soccer: EPL Matchweek 5 – Highlights
September 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ollie Wade provides an update of the English Premier League as he highlights matches from Week 5.
Almanac Footy History: The maverick Chris Kiernan – The Grand Finalist who failed to turn up
September 24, 2024 by 6 Comments
While researching the first Grand Final played between Fitzroy and South Melbourne in 1899, Citrus Bob Utber was amazed to discover that one of the players failed to turn up for the match. Citrus Bob endeavours to find out why.
Almanac Footy History: 1899 Grand Final – Fitzroy v South Melbourne
September 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
This Saturday Fitzroy play South Melbourne for the 2024 AFL Premiership, albeit as Brisbane and Sydney. Here’s a story by John Harms about that 1899 Grand Final when Fitzroy really did play South Melbourne.
Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch
September 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A handful of spots remain at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Tip the Top 8 Count Lunch at the Royal Melbourne Hotel this Friday. Now is the time to book.
Almanac Footy: Luke Reynolds Champion Cricketer, Champion Sire
September 24, 2024 by 14 Comments
Peter Fuller acknowledges Luke Reynolds and his contribution to sport and parenting, and the recent success of the South Colac juniors and his son Josh, [Well deserved – Ed]
NFL Week 3: The Amon-Ra St Brown Cup
September 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill considers all that is NFL with Week 3 of the season just completed. Earl takes look at the Carolina Panthers and their billionaire owner David Tepper.
Almanac Music: Herbie Flowers – Rock On….The Wild Side
September 24, 2024 by 11 Comments
With the recent death of Herbie Flowers Karl Dubravs decided to delve into the musician’s recording career, and was amazed by the quality and range of the music he was a part of.
Almanac Music: 33 1/3 Reasons Why – Species Deceases (Midnight Oil)
September 23, 2024 by 9 Comments
Greg A on a seminal record from his formative years that still packs a punch to this day…
Almanac Teams: In and Outs of Grand Finals
September 23, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s a huge week in footy and to mark the occasion Rodney Boyd has selected his best sides based on players who got called up for a grand final or sadly missed their chance.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Starcevich
September 23, 2024 by 11 Comments
What a cracking Preliminary Final between Geelong and Brisbane! The Old Dog certainly thinks so, and Brandon Starcevich had a lot to do with Brisbane’s thrilling win.
Almanac Poetry: Sequence of Dreams
September 23, 2024 by 4 Comments
Dreams? Fantasies? Trying to find yourself? … This previously unpublished poem from Kevin Densley tackles some of the ‘big issues’ related to life’s journey, in a poem tinged with humour. (And KD thanks a Bob Dylan song for inspiring the poem’s title.)
Almanac Footy: Characters of the VFA 1987-1994
September 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers some of the characters who played VFA footy during his time as a player from 1987 – 1994.
Our Huckleberry Harris
It’s been a while in the making, but Shane Reid has put pen to paper (or rather pixels to screen) on one of his most admired Lions, his Huckleberry Harris Andrews [Thanks for the unexpected Tombstone reference too – Ed.]