Blues fan Rick returned to live footy recently after a break of about 10 years. He noticed several changes – some for the better, others not so.
Almanac Footy History: Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime
April 30, 2024 by 25 Comments
In his latest profile piece, Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood details the career of former Norwood forward and legendary country goalkicker Chris ‘Tractor’ Prime.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Fitzroy)
April 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rodney continues his series featuring teams made up of arrivals and departures from each club. This week it’s Fitzroy’s turn.
Mystery Pub: Sky rockets in flight, Mystery Pub delight
April 29, 2024 by 6 Comments
There is much to suggest a trip to the Torrens Arms in this mystery pub review from Mickey Randall; not just some suggestive lyrics from the hotel’s soundtrack on the delightful arvo in question…
Almanac Poetry: Happy Families
April 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Tolstoy famously wrote: ‘All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.’ In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley weighs in on the issue.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview
April 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke reflects on Collingwood’s ANZAC draw – and looks ahead to their game against Carlton
Almanac Music: And then there were two
April 27, 2024 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey laments the passing of the last member of the original Moody Blues line-up, Mike Pinder, who played on as part of the band through their various incarnations.
Round 7: Sal’s Preview (Part 2)
April 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal completes his preview of Round 7 and looks at the major races at Caulfield and Morphetville this weekend.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 2)
April 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
In Episode 2, the intrepid Swifty is short of ideas and clues
Almanac Rugby League: Valé Terry Hill
April 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Terry Hill, an exciting, talented, in-your-face player and one of the real characters of the game.
Almanac Footy (Membership): Carn Tassie!
April 26, 2024 by 8 Comments
ER has taken the plunge to become a foundation member of the Tasmania Devils. Here’s why.
Almanac Music – ‘Distant Sand’: A Song Tribute To The Fallen At Anzac Cove
April 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Karl Dubravs pays tribute to the fallen in The Great War with his song ‘Distant Sand’ inspired by, and reflecting, the ANZAC spirit, and the futility of war.
Menin Gate At Midnight
April 25, 2024 by 10 Comments
Smokie Dawson explains why he attends the Williamstown ANZAC Day Dawn Service each year, and the importance of the painting, ‘Menin Gate At Midnight’ by Will Longstaff. (Reprised from April 2022 – Ed.)
Almanac (Footy) History: Jack Cooper – Courageous Fitzroy footballer and Anzac soldier
April 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
At a time of remembrance for soldiers who served and gave their lives in The Great War, Roger Spaull pays tribute to Jack Cooper, champion footballer of the Fitzroy Football Club. In this moving and in-depth account of a footballer and soldier, Roger paints a picture of a man who served his club, and his country, and made the supreme sacrifice on the Menin Road, Passchendaele .
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: plastered
April 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob captures the essence of Autumn, player peculiarities and Collingwood’s comeback win – all in one haiku!
Sal’s Preview: If You Throw You Should Go
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal gives us his thoughts on this week’s tribunal decisions, and previews the first three matches of the ANZAC Day round
NRL – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A bye for Souths and better memories from 2023
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard used the calm of Souths’ bye round to remember happier times for the club’s Reserve Grade at the end of the 2023 season.
NRL Round 8: Sometimes you just have to laugh!
April 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sometimes you just have to laugh at what happens in the footy. Ian Hauser got to that stage watching the Dolphins on Friday night.
Almanac Opinion: Where is the ANZAC Spirit After April 25?
Ex-serviceman Ian Wilson raises a series of concerns he has about the way Anzac Day is commemorated both at the footy and in the community.