Meet our two interns here at The Footy Almanac for 2026: Marina Cerra and Kristian Cavallo.
Almanac Poetry: Granny’s Lost It
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley describes this week’s previously unpublished poem as ‘reflecting upon old age and the inevitability of death’.
Round 7 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints invested in fast footy
April 26, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson was accompanied this week by ‘mad Saints fan’, Michael, whose special comments ended with: “most enjoyable match since the ‘Miracle@Marvel’ last year”.
Almanac Footy: The Stand Rule – and why it’s driving me nuts!
April 26, 2026 by 4 Comments
Richard Griffiths is infuriated by the Stand Rule. And he asks, who exactly is the man on the mark?
Almanac Football History: George Challis – The Pride of Cleveland
April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments
As another ANZAC Day dawns, once again we will remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers in the ‘war to end all wars’, including many VFL footballers. Roger Spaull pays a heartfelt tribute to Tasmanian George Challis who played for Carlton before enlisting.
Almanac Life: The Deaths of Walter Edward and Walter Leslie Peake on The Western Front, 1917
April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments
Join Wayne Peake as he shares his family’s story of brave soldiers who fought for their country, and the surprising twist that came to light years later.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’
April 25, 2026 by 27 Comments
Kevin Densley’s ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’ poetry collection is as timely as ever on Anzac Day. Read on for some poignant and arresting reflections on Australian soldiers who fought in World War I. [For ANZAC Day 2026 we reprise Kevin’s set of reflective World War I poems- Ed]
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs ~ Every Song Vol. 9: February to August 1965 plus ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album
April 24, 2026 by 12 Comments
1965 was a pivotal year for Bob Dylan with the release of, what is acknowledged, one of the most celebrated recorded albums released in music history, ‘Highway 61 Revisited’. In his latest episode of Dylan Cover Songs, Karl Dubravs takes readers for a magical trip along Highway 61. [This is an absolute cracker Karl – well done! ED]
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: So close but so far
April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
Although beaten by five points, Peter Fuller felt surprisingly calm and only mildly disappointed by Carlton’s performance in their Round 6 clash against Collingwood, as he explains.
Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 2
April 23, 2026 by 8 Comments
Intrepid gumshoe Swifty Taylor considers his predilection for closure
Almanac Horseracing: It’s A Gas Gas Gas
April 23, 2026 by 4 Comments
The People’s Elbow offers his thoughts on the main races at Flemington this weekend. Interestingly, he finds comparisons to gas policy in Australia. (Alert: some coarse language)
Sal’s Preview – Round 7: Through a Dark Blue Hue
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal brings perspective to the Elijah Hollands situation and makes his call on likely Round 7 winners. This week’s major track meets are at Flemington and Morphettville.
2026 NRL – RITV: National Junior Athletics Championships and South Sydney v St George Illawarra Dragons
April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
It’s been a big week for RITV with the National Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane as well as the Rabbitohs’ clash with the Dragons. But he got a surprise at the Glen Hotel on Saturday night – a pub with no NRL!
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: Tipping comps – The Good, the Sad and the Ugly
April 23, 2026 by 10 Comments
The Prospector sifts through the issues involved when you join a tipping competition. It’s a complicated situation, to say the least!
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
April 23, 2026 by 9 Comments
Prop by the Sea dips into the catalogue of Cold Chisel to bring us his take on the state of play in the NRL’s Rounds 7 and 8.
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: morning coffee
April 23, 2026 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob found much to contemplate as he savoured his morning coffee after the Pies defeated the Blues in Round 6. (Readers, savour the wonderful humanity of his concluding thought – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League: Time’s up, Ground Announcer
Paul Harman, like most footy fans (and sports fans in general, come to think of it), can’t stand the screeching of ground announcers and the intrusion of loud music at games. If only what happens in his imagination came true! (Alert: contains some course language.)