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Almanac Poetry: ‘Pizza in Lucca’ – James Walton
February 13, 2026 by 3 Comments
Eating pizza is like a footy match suggests James Walton as he recalls, in verse, a wonderful pizza he enjoyed in Lucca, Italy.
Almanac Golf: Part 1 – Building a golf course: how to
February 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Tony Moffat recalls his younger days, his interest in golf, and assisting his local community in the development of a new golf course.
Almanac Cricket: The Sheffield Shield fixtures are back
February 12, 2026 by 4 Comments
Dan Hoban reviews last week’s three Sheffield Shield matches and tips the Vics will win the Shield this season.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne 2026 season preview
February 12, 2026 by 3 Comments
Micky McTigger isn’t sure that North Melbourne has their player list quite right for 2026 but that old Shinboner spirit might make up for some of the shortfalls.
2026 NRL – And away we go!
February 12, 2026 by 7 Comments
Rugby League is back in earnest on Sunday with the annual Indigenous v Maori clashes headlining the first weekend of ‘serious’ competition. Here’s what’s ahead in 2026.
Almanac Life: A Shout Out To The Reverential
February 11, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson gives a shout-out to the ‘reverentials’: those people he has met who have left a lasting impression.
Almanac Book Review – Hanif Abdurraqib, The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2025
February 11, 2026 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck previews ‘The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2025’ edited by Hanif Abdurraqib and is impressed with the quality of the writing and the stories of the featured sports and athletes contained in the book. Braham thoroughly recommends the book.
Almanac Cricket – T20 World Cup: Some preliminary thoughts from the new ACS Scholar Liam Grima
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Liam Grima is the Australian Cricket Society Scholar for 2026. In his first piece, he wonders how Steve Smith is not playing in the T20 World Cup.
Almanac Footy History: The First State of Origin Football Game – Changi POW Camp January 1943
February 10, 2026 by 4 Comments
The first State of Origin Aussie Rules football match occurred in the Changi POW Camp in 1943 states ‘Grand Final History’ (Kieran Magee) as he examines the historical facts behind the occasion in his in-depth account of the event.
Almanac Footy: Melbourne 2026 season preview
February 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Shakeups at Gosch’s Paddock with many big names gone from the Melbourne list, but some handy additions may prove helpful in the short term, suggests Micky McTigger.
Almanac Swimming: Definitely a win
February 9, 2026 by 5 Comments
Sheralee Menz recounts youthful swims narrated by discipline and punctuated by Bush Biscuits. The laps of the past are still paying off today.
Almanac Poetry: To Die
February 9, 2026 by 4 Comments
This poem from Kevin Densley, from his just-published collection, Isle Full of Noises (Ginninderra Press), deals with different ways condemned criminals have responded to their last moments on earth.
‘Kitch’ and Higgins – bookmaking in the 60s
February 9, 2026 by 2 Comments
Pestwac (Tony Moffat) returns with more tales from the betting ring in days gone by. ‘Kitch’ had a thing about horses ridden by Roy Higgins.
Almanac Footy: Will the AFL State of Origin work in 2026?
February 7, 2026 by 6 Comments
With the 2026 AFL State of Origin squads announced and the banter starting up, Richard Marlow wants to weigh in with his humble opinion.
Almanac Footy: Hawthorn 2026 season preview
February 7, 2026 by 3 Comments
There are good vibes about Hawthorn and their prospects in 2026. Mickey McTigger tells us why.
Almanac Basketball: Not Bad Thanks Basketball Club – ‘Giving it heaps’
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
‘Giving it heaps’ is the playing mantra of the Not Bad Thanks basketball team as Graeme Willingham explains in his update of the team’s progress this season.
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