Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 18 this weekend.
Almanac Travel: Willis Building and the Chicago Institute of Art
July 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson’s 2014 travelogue continues through Chicago
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 12 – Rams and Rovers
July 10, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark continues ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ as Episode 12 takes us along the Cobb Highway to Deniliquin and its two footy teams, the Rams and the Rovers.
Almanac Footy: With an eye to the AFL Draft 2024
July 10, 2024 by 5 Comments
Micky McTigger offers some information on the notable draftees to keep an eye on in the 2024 AFL Draft.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Country Style
July 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
Karl Dubravs is back with his next Dylan instalment – this time Bob covers recorded in Aussie country style.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Following their loss to Essendon, Cam Hooke’s beloved Collingwood now sits just outside the top eight. However, not all hope is lost as Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s showdown with Geelong in Round 18.
Almanac Lunches: ACS Winter Lunch with Gideon Haigh
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Gideon Haigh is the special guest at the next Australian Cricket Society lunch on 19 July at the Royal Melbourne Hotel. [Bookings close Friday 12 July – Ed]
Almanac Poetry: Boot Hill
July 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
In this previously unpublished poem, KD looks with affection at the reading habits of his Densley grandfather. [Nicely putting the meta into metaphor – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (North Melbourne)
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd has collected teams of Shinboners who either came to Arden Street from elsewhere or went on to new locations after a stint at the Roos.
Almanac (Footy) History: Fitzroy’s Last Great Win
July 7, 2024 by 6 Comments
Paul Harman recalls a magnificent win by the mighty Roys on the first weekend in July of 1993. He dedicates the piece to all those wonderful footy commentators who’ve brought us these games. [Great stuff – Ed]
Almanac Footy: A Lost Classic – Round 14, 1993. Fitzroy v North Melbourne
July 7, 2024 by 5 Comments
Adam Fox re-visits an epic 1993 clash between North Melbourne and Fitzroy.
Almanac Footy Life: Billy Duckworth – Dudinin to domination
July 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
Billy Duckworth was one of Essendon’s great players – rough and rugged, an inspiration to his team mates, and a great character of the game. Billy was a part of the Bombers formidable reign as a top team throughout the 80s, including their premiership years in 1984 and 1985. Matt Watson presents an account of Billy’s career.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 11)
July 5, 2024 by 3 Comments
Following a police interview, the intrepid Swifty tries – and fails – to make contact with Laura
Almanac Travel: Sal’s Travel diary: A glimpse of Singapore and Round 17 footy tips
July 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is on his way to Europe and reports on his stopover in Singapore. Sal still had time to make his tips for Round 17 before he left, and no, he did not pick the Hawks!
Almanac Footy: My 2020 epiphany
July 5, 2024 by 2 Comments
At the time of the 2020 Tiges-Cats Grand Final Micky McTigger looks back at 1967.
Almanac Rugby League: Henson Park
July 4, 2024 by 5 Comments
John Campbell takes us back to the glory days of Newtown playing at Henson Park and shows us that sport is much more than sport. Yet another of his distinctive artworks adorns this piece. [Beautiful piece – JTH]
Almanac Book Review – ‘Merger’ (Part 3): The Supporters
July 4, 2024 by 2 Comments
Raging Bull offers Part 3 of his review of William Westerman’s ‘Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’ with a particular focus on the club’s fan base.
Mystery Pub: Fat Cat Goes to Bed
July 4, 2024 by 6 Comments
Mickey and Claire visited The Royal Oak in North Adelaide and enjoyed an experience that was at considerable variance with other establishments.
Almanac Rugby League – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Almanac on Tour
July 4, 2024 by 6 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard took two days off after the end of first semester to participate in some ‘professional development’ opportunities in Melbourne. The trip happened to coincide with Game 2 of the State of Origin series.
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