When the Pies fell three goals behind, Haiku Bob was prepared for the worst but, once the ball fell to Daicos, ‘the rest we know…’
Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 3: The Crooked Mile
May 8, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark continues his travels through the Riverina. This week he heads north-west from Cootamundra to the sprawling plains out West Wyalong way.
Round 9 – AFL Fixture 2024: Who, where and when
May 7, 2024 by 2 Comments
Find out who, where and when your team is playing in Round 9 AFL 2024.
Almanac Books: ‘The Vo Rogue Show’ in the running for an award
May 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Lynlea Small’s book ‘The Vo Rogue Show’ has been nominated for the prestigious Bill Whittaker Award.
Round 8 – Carlton v Collingwood: The times they are a changing, or, the ultimate love/hate relationship (Floreat Pica Society)
May 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
One of the best clashes in a long and storied rivalry came down to a single digit margin with the Pies taking the chocolates. Deja vu all over again for Carlton fans, a pleasing reversal of old memories for Frank of the Floreat Pica Society.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review, Round 9 Preview
May 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Life is good for Cam Hooke. It needs no explaining…but there’s a smile in every word.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Footscray/Western Bulldogs)
May 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
Arrivals and Departures from the ‘Scray/West are up this week for Rodney Boyd’s side.
Almanac Travel: 24 photos from four days in West Glacier
May 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
En route to Montreal, Ian Wilson made a stop over at one of the USA’s lesser known – but not lesser in grandeur – national parks, West Glacier.
Almanac Poetry: This/That
May 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley describes this week’s contribution as a ‘poem about opposites’.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 3)
May 3, 2024 by 4 Comments
In this week’s episode, Swifty meets up with his old flame Laura.
Almanac (AI) Life: The Beast’s in Me
May 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim recalls the good old days of Melways as he grapples with the nagging whine of his car’s GPS.
Almanac Music: ‘My Huckleberry Friend’ – Songs about the Moon
May 3, 2024 by 168 Comments
In the latest instalment of his long-running series on popular music themes, KD look at songs involving the moon. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.
Round 7 – ANZAC Day, Collingwood v Essendon: Then and Now
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents a Floreat Pica Society report which compares the 1995 and 2024 drawn Anzac Day clashes between Collingwood and Essendon.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: How do you solve a problem like Jeremy?
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal salutes Jeremy Cameron and wonders just who can go with him both in the air and on the ground, then previews Round 8. There are tips for Caulfield and Morphettville too.
NRL Round 8 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Flight attendant Erika to the rescue!
May 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Another tough week for Rabbit in the Vineyard! At least flight attendant Erika helped to dull the pain somewhat.
NRL Round 9 – Prop in the Canefield: You Gotta Love Footy!
May 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Prop in the Canefield unleashes The Prospector, so called because ‘he finds the gems others miss’. His take on wingers is unkind but accurate! Prop picks his winners for the NRL’s Round 9.
NRL Round 9: All eyes on the Rabbitohs
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
What do we make of the mess that is South Sydney? Your guess is as good as any. But, amid that gloom, Ian Hauser finds two new bright lights in the firmament as well as a few winners in the NRL’s Round 9.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Two Great Soldiers, One Great War’ by Hugh Jones
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is pleased to promote the launch of ‘Two Great Soldiers, One Great War’ by Almanac member Hugh Jones. See details here.
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 2)’ by KB Hill
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill continues his series about Wangaratta Rovers players who went on to crack the big time.
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