With the Las Vegas extravaganza now out of the way, rugby league ‘comes home’ for the remainder of Round 1. Here’s how it’s shaping up.
Almanac Footy: ‘Footynomics’ – Professor Tim Harcourt
March 3, 2026 by 3 Comments
If you are interested in all aspects of business and the economics of sport, Professor Tim Harcourt and his TV series ‘Footynomics: the Business of Sport’ provides relevant information and insights to enable increased understanding of the impact of these aspects.
Almanac Footy: West Coast’s 2026 season preview
March 3, 2026 by 3 Comments
Micky McTigger looks at the season ahead for the West Coast Eagles suggesting they are still in a period of flux and success may be a number of years away.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Every Song Vol.8 : August 1964 – January 1965 PLUS ‘Bringing It All Back Home’ album
March 3, 2026 by 15 Comments
In Episode 8 of ‘Dylan Cover Songs – Every Song’ series Karl Dubravs has now reached the beginning of a golden era for Bob, the songs from August 1964 to January 1965 including the ‘Bringing It All Back Home’ album.
The Fall of the Half-Back Flanker
March 3, 2026 by 5 Comments
The trials and tribulations of a half-back flanker as seen by poet Damian Balassone
Almanac Life: Not quite the third man
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
From an outsider’s perspective, James Walton records the sights and sounds, from the seemingly bizarre to the familiar, encountered while wandering an ancient Italian city.
Opening Round – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
AFL footy starts this week so check out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Almanac Footy: Inviting match reports for the 2026 AFL season
March 2, 2026 by 1 Comment
The 2026 AFL year is about to start and, this season, the Almanac is hoping to cover every match – with a report from one of our contributors. Read more here and nominate a game or two.
Almanac Poetry: Picture at an Exhibition: ‘Solo Man’ (homo softdrinkus) c. 1975, Australia
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley on today’s poem: “In ‘Solo Man’, I indicate my answer to the following question: how misogynistic was Australia in the 1970s, my formative teenage years?”
Australian Cricket Society Lunch: ‘A History of Women’s Cricket’ featuring author Craig Horne
February 28, 2026 by 1 Comment
The Australian Cricket Society presents author and musician Craig Horne talking about his book ‘Full Corset and Stockings: A History of Women’s Cricket’ at their next lunch on Wednesday 11 March. Liddy Clark will be joining Craig in conversation.
Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 14: West Warrion v Irrewarra
February 27, 2026 by 2 Comments
West Warrion CC’s win over Irrewarra takes them to the top of the ladder with the finals commencing next week. Liam enjoyed the win after a serve or two from his work boss playing for the opposition giving him the last laugh.
Almanac Music: ‘Walk This Way’ – Songs Referencing Walking
February 27, 2026 by 230 Comments
In this installment of KD’s long-running series on popular song themes, the subject is walking. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Rugby League 2026 – Tip the Season’s Big Winners
February 26, 2026 by 6 Comments
A thought bubble turned into a challenge for our readers: Tip your winners of this year’s big events on the rugby league calendar. Enter via the Comments section and we’ll revisit in November to find a winner.
Almanac Footy: Sydney’s 2026 season preview
February 26, 2026 by 8 Comments
Mickey McTigger runs his eye over the Sydney Swans’ 2026 list. Do they have too many ‘twilighters’ to be a serious threat this year?
Almanac Memoir: The Three Quarter Time Huddle
February 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark takes us to a country football ritual where spectators are welcome, the three quarter time huddle.
NRL 2026 – RITV: The pre-season humbug
February 26, 2026 by 3 Comments
RITV returns for another season’s coverage of his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs. Already it looks like a case of ‘quizas, quizas, quizas’.
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