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.
NRL Round 8 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Prop in the Canefields has coaches Robinson and Arthur under the pump, provides empirical proof that rugby league is Australia’s premier football code, and has high hopes for his grandson Harry who runs out onto Lang Park for the Albany Creek Crushers Under 8s on Sunday afternoon.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Back in town (Floreat Pica Society)
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dave Nadel reports for the Floreat Pica Society this week, putting Collingwood’s opening rounds into perspective. And this game? “We won because we were really good.”
Round 7 – AFL Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 7 AFL 2024.
Almanac Festivals: Marvellous Melbourne in Autumn
April 23, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson found a way to compensate for the Saints’ disaster – sample the delights of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the revitalised city centre itself.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke provides his usual detailed, insightful comments on all things Collingwood.
It’s a beautiful life.
April 22, 2024 by 15 Comments
What goes around comes around (or sometimes, comes back up) and for Dips, as he reminisces about his first big travel adventure, he is mindful of his petrified parents’ and bundle of emotions for his own kids, who now choose to wander…
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Essendon)
April 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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.
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