This week’s poem by Kevin Densley offers his perspective on the ancient Greek story of Oedipus’s encounter with the Sphinx who blocked the entrance to the city of Thebes.
Almanac Chaos: (Football) Thought for the Day
July 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
This is prompted by Dips O’Donnell’s piece on chaos and umpiring. Something to think about – from BBC Sounds. [Recommended by Graeme Orr. Thanks. – Ed]
Almanac Footy: Is This A Dagger I See Before Me?
June 30, 2024 by 21 Comments
Like many of us, Dips O’Donnell is frustrated by umpiring decisions made during matches. As he says, ‘four umpires adjudicate the game and yet chaos persists because chaos will have its way where humans make decisions. Chaos is like malaria; virtually indestructible’. Dips examines the issue in his usual thoughtful and erudite manner, and detail. [Cracking read Dips! – Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bennetts from Cora Lynn
June 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber and a few mates remember Ken Bennett, premiership player in Collingwood’s 1958 flag side, who passed away last year. They also recall the Bennett family and the Cora Lynn Football Club.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: No, it’s not Fine!
June 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli helps tipsters out with his thoughts and selections for Round 16 AFL season 2024.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 10)
June 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
In this episode, Swifty Taylor searches for big Jack and his old flame Laura
Almanac Travel: Dodgy haircuts and arrival in Chicago
June 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
As he travels by train to Chicago, Ian Wilson has reason to muse on childhood haircuts.
Almanac Music: ‘My Baby’s Got Me Locked Up in Chains’ – Songs Containing Prison References
June 28, 2024 by 152 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series concerning popular song themes, KD looks at songs that contain prison references.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Washup: And the winner is…Footy!
June 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser summarises both the men’s and women’s State of Origin matches.
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 Cricket: ‘Soda’
“He has dropped a soda!” Just what is the meaning of the word ‘soda’? Peter Crossing investigates.