Just who did Essendon recruit from other clubs before they donned the sash? Which stars started out at Tulla before launching careers elsewhere? Read Rodney Boyd’s latest Arrivals and Departures to find out.
Almanac Poetry: A Very Minor Composer Speaks
April 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
In this poem, the speaker is a third-rate music composer, who in football parlance, according to KD, ‘would be lucky to make it onto the bench in the reserves’. [These aren’t the droids you’re looking for – Ed.]
Round 6 – Adelaide v Essendon: Speed
April 20, 2024 by 4 Comments
In the still of the night, the croaking of the frogs around him, Old Dog is blown away by the pace the match between the Crows v Bombers was played at as he watched the game flopped in his chair after his day of toil. It was a cracking game!
Round 6 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Bleeding Red, White and Black
April 19, 2024 by 6 Comments
It’s tough being a St Kilda supporter at the moment laments Ian Wilson after the Saints debacle against the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 1)
April 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
In his much anticipated return, fictional private eye Swifty Taylor investigates the mysterious death of a local coach.
Almanac Footy Language: One cliché at a time
April 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
The commentators love ’em; we’re somewhat less enthusiastic! Andy Thurlow and Co offer a collection of footy clichés as well as a (belated) introduction to 70s SANFL player Larry Krieg. (This is a slightly abridged version of the original offering posted on the site yesterday. After watching last night’s Doggies v Saints game, and taking on board comments from Swish and Smokie, Andy Thurlow re-submitted this version this morning. – Ed.)
Sal’s Preview: One for the fans
April 18, 2024 by 2 Comments
Sal calls for more information to be provided to fans at the game, checks out the form for Round 6 and tips the winners at Mornington, Randwick and Ascot.
Almanac Films: Three Rippers and a Dud
April 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson shares his enjoyment of several recent screenings at Ballarat’s art deco gem, the Regent Theatre.
NRL Round 6 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Jye Gray debuts
April 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
RITV finds solace in the debut of Jye Gray and the prospect of a relaxing weekend because the Rabbitohs have the bye!
NRL Round 7 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 18, 2024 by 7 Comments
Prop in the Canefield explains why he has limited influence on the powerbrokers of the NRL but it doesn’t stop him from explaining why he’s chosen his picks for this weekend.
NRL Round 7 – Going, staying (for now) and The Hyphens
April 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
Apart from coming up with his tips for the NRL’s Round 7, Ian Hauser picks a team comprised of players with hyphenated names.
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 1)…’ by KB Hill
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill begins a two-part series on players who cracked the ‘big time’ in their journey from Wangaratta Rovers to the VFL/AFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 6 Preview
April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 previews the upcoming Round 6 match against Port Adelaide.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 6 AFL 2024.
Revelling in the Riverina: Prologue
April 16, 2024 by 10 Comments
Climb into Peter Clark’s muscle car, RIV-REV, and buckle-up every Wednesday on the Footy Almanac throughout the 2024 footy season for some ‘REVELLING in the Riverina’. Peter introduces the series with his prologue of what is to come.
Almanac Golf: Another day
April 16, 2024 by 8 Comments
In Masters week, Bernard Whimpress thought a visit to his first golf club was in order but he found some things have changed as he explains.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Collingwood)
April 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
They are arguably the biggest club in all the land, and have had their fair share of comings and goings. Rodney Boyd’s Arrivals and Departures side this week concerns Collingwood.
Almanac Poetry: Wedding Party Photograph: the Marriage of Lucy Jane R— to Edward Thomas P—, the town of P—, South Australia, December 20th, 1905
April 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley focuses upon a family wedding photograph taken in a South Australian country town in 1905.
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