An inspired Marcus Holt puts the Cats win over the Dogs into verse
Almanac Music: A Ruddy Good Idea!
April 22, 2026 by 5 Comments
Richard Griffiths has come up with a ‘Ruddy good idea’ setting up a tour featuring Mike Rudd of Spectrum fame performing in the Sydney/Canberra area during October. Richard also will be performing in Mike’s backing band. [Congratulations on the initiative Richard – these will be cracking shows! ED.]
Almanac Horse Racing: Fun With Numbers 2
April 22, 2026 by 3 Comments
Pestwac goes back to the track with insights (?) into systems that improve the odds of you winning.
2026 NRL Round 8 – A new logo for the Almanac Rugby League Crew
April 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
After introducing the new Almanac rugby league crew logo, editor Ian Hauser runs his eye over the week in rugby league – another coach sacked, more major injuries, suspensions – it’s all happening!
Almanac Footy History: The man behind the medal – the life of Charles Brownlow (1861-1924)
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Read (Geelong FC) this detailed piece by Bob Gartland and Tony Joel on the life of Charles Brownlow. [Published in The International Journal of the History of Sport]
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Gold Coast beat latest version of Baby Bombers as local footy settles in
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Multitasking radio commentator Dan Lonergan takes us around the grounds as he describes the footy action in both the AFL (Round 6) on the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (Round 2) at Red Hill.
Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 7.
Almanac Radio: Believe it or not – Only in Canberra
April 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
George Smith recalls Canberra in 1986 and the difficulty achieving a FM community radio licence for the music starved listeners at the time.
Almanac Footy: The Darcy dilemma and a Dogs Headache – Can Bevo paper the cracks?
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kristian Cavallo ponders the Sam Darcy dilemma facing the Bulldogs. Can Luke Beveridge invent a replacement up forward?
ACS Lunches: The ACS Annual Footy Lunch features Luke Ball.
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Readers are invited to the Australian Cricket Society Annual Footy Lunch featuring Luke Ball on Friday 8 May.
Round 6 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Jezza’s tenner shines in Cats clinic, as Darcy disaster leaves the Dogs speechless
April 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kristian Cavallo has cast an eye over the surging Cats after they demolished the Dogs.
Almanac Teams: Players who changed clubs to last year’s premiers
April 20, 2026 by 4 Comments
Rounding out Rodney Boyd’s recent run of teams that focus on premiers, this week he looks at the players who jumped on the winners the season after they took the chocolates at the big dance – how many paid off? Read on to find out.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview
April 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies thrilling Round 6 win over Carlton, and previews the Round 7 ANZAC Day clash against the Bombers.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Sunburnt wings
April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie was celebrating his son’s fortieth birthday with family and friends and missed watching the whole game but was able to watch portions of the Gold Coast v Essendon match at times – and liked what he saw from the Bombers.
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report – What’s better than beating Carlton by Ten Goals?
April 19, 2026 by 4 Comments
Dave Nadel,on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, presents the Round 6 match report of Collingwood’s thrilling win over arch rivals Carlton.
Round 6 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Crows take the points in see-sawing thriller
April 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
An optimistic Ian Wilson watched his beloved Saints fall one point short in a spirited contest against the Crows at the Adelaide Oval. A Collingwood tragic provides incisive special comments.
Round 6 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: Hawks edge past Port in a thriller
April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
There was witchcraft aplenty when the Hawks hosted the Power at Marvel Stadium in Round 6. Nick Kossatch lauds ‘The Wizard’, Nick Watson, for his spellbinding performance.
Round 6 – Sydney Swans v GWS Giants: Swans prevail in marathon derby
April 18, 2026 by 1 Comment
The lightning-interrupted derby at the SCG allowed Richard Griffiths time to check on the action down at Kardinia Park, and also to marvel at the athletic physique of the son of one of his old rowing mates.
Almanac Footy: Reform of the Tribunal – Restorative Justice is an option
April 17, 2026 by 3 Comments
With the recent furore over an AFL Tribunal decision, Micky McTigger suggests there is a better method to resolve umpire and player issues.
Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 1
April 17, 2026 by 11 Comments
Fictional gumshoe Swifty Taylor returns for his fourth big adventure series.
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