Ian Hauser summarises both the men’s and women’s State of Origin matches.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Washup: And the winner is…Footy!
June 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Footy: Sassabeet Clowns Football & Netball Club
June 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Callinan, a long-time friend and supporter of the Footy Almanac, offers a tribute to the best nicknames in Australian rules country football leagues.
NRL Round 17 – Sliding doors round
June 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Round 17 of the NRL season may well turn out to be decisive with the outcome of several matches vital to the season’s prospects of a number of teams.
Almanac Rugby League – Never the twain shall meet
June 26, 2024 by 15 Comments
As he was twelve years ago, John Harms is on the tram and on his way to the State of Origin match to be played at the MCG tonight. We reprise an Origin memory from 2012 by John. What would Mark Twain have thought?
Round 15 – Carlton v Geelong (by the numbers)
June 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Fuller is impressed by Carlton’s comprehensive victory against the Cats and believes the season ahead is looking good for the Blues as he explains.
Round 16 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2024: Who, where, and when
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Some must win games for teams fighting for a place in the Final Eight coming up in Round 16 – check out who, where, and when your team plays this week.
NRL Round 17 (and Origin) – Prop in the Canefield: You’ve gotta love footy!
June 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Prop in the Canefield, down south for Origin 2, gives his thoughts on the latest round of NRL matches.
NRL Round 16 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Souths win four in a row
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Russel Hansen reports on the Rabbitohs’ blanketing of the Sea-Eagles
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 10 – On the banks of the ‘Bidgee
June 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Clark and the Ford wend their way along the ‘Bidgee to Narrandera and the Narrandera Imperial Football Netball Club – the ‘Eagles’, in Episode 10 of ‘Revelling in the Riverina’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Merger’ (Part 2: Background)
June 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
Callum Quirk continues his look back at the demise of the Fitzroy Football Club.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: All to play for
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
There’s all to play for in both the men’s and women’s State of Origin matches this week! Can the Maroons secure both series within 24 hours of each other? Ian Hauser offers his assessment and predictions.
Almanac Music: Beatles 1964 Tour – The Immigration Promotion Plot
June 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
New member, and returning writer, Gareth Meyer invites you to listen to his Beatles podcast which sounds very interesting. He explains here. [Welcome back Gareth – JTH]
Round 15 – Carlton v Geelong: Football, and death on the clifftops.
June 25, 2024 by 11 Comments
The magnificence of the Otways, the pounding surf, its rugged coastline, and a dark side all provide a backdrop for Old Dog as he reflects on life, death and the football.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 16 Preview
June 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After their Round 15 Bye, The Magpies head to the Gold Coast for their Round 16 match against the Suns. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents a preview of the match.
Almanac Music: An Evening with Marlon Williams
June 24, 2024 by 6 Comments
A much loved artist from accross the ditch, Marlon Williams played a small-scale gig in Anglesea with a lot of heart. Andrew Fithall was in attendance.
Almanac Poetry: Chaconne in F for Recorders, Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord
June 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as ‘a souffle-light piece about the writing of poetry and English baroque composer Henry Purcell, with a touch of humour’. [Succintly conveyed – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Hawthorn)
June 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The family club has plenty of interesting in-laws and cousins once-removed when it comes to Rodney Boyd’s Arrivals and Departures sides.
Almanac Radio Interview: Conversations with Cornesy
June 21, 2024 by 15 Comments
Conversations with Cornesy on 5AA recently featured John Harms.
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