Roy Hay reviews the new soccer book by Jason Goldsmith, ‘Green and Golden Boots: Australia’s Overseas Golden Boot Winners’, a book that reflects upon Australian soccer players who were leading goal scorers for their overseas league.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Green and Golden Boots: Australia’s Overseas Golden Boot Winners’ – Jason Goldsmith
October 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Cox Plate Preview: When the Whip Comes Down
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A couple of big days at Moonee Valley this weekend with the Moonee Valley Cup and the Cox Plate sure to whet the appetites of punters and fans. Sal Ciardulli cast his eyes over the card and made his tips for the big races.
Almanac Community Responsibility: Victorian Veterans’ Needs Project
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is pleased to support the Victorian Veterans’ Needs project on behalf of Dr Richard Evans.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Bobby Layne Cup: Week Seven
October 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill continues his coverage of the NFL. Today he explains his allegiance to the Detroit Lions. It’s not an easy gig!
Almanac Rugby League – Pacific Championships Week 3: The one we’ve been waiting for (sort of)
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Kangaroos clash with the Kiwis and the Jillaroos take on the Ferns – this is the weekend we’ve been waiting for! Then the Kumuls and the Bati meet on Sunday.
‘The bread and butter jockey…’ by KB Hill
October 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
KB Hill catches up with Robbie Beattie, Victoria’s oldest active professional jockey. And what a story, as only KB can tell it!
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Albert ‘Nuts’ Renny
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Allan Barden recently visited the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Coburg where numerous sporting identities are buried. He will profile one each week for the next couple of months. The first is Albert ‘Nuts’ Renny.
Almanac Lunch: Cox Plate Eve with Con Marasco (Oct 27)
October 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
You are invited to lunch with legendary racing identity Con Marasco of ‘Punter to Punter’ fame. Join us at the Royal Melbourne Hotel on Friday, October 27.
Almanac Books: ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ – Gideon Haigh
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Scribe Publications invites the Footy Almanac community to the launch of Gideon Haigh’s new cricket book, ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ on Thursday 2 November at The Yarra, Como Park.
Almanac Books: ‘The Girl in Cabin 350’ by Gideon Haigh
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ever wondered how someone could simply vanish? Be there one minute and gone the next….. Gideon Haigh wondered, and uncovered a most amazing story resulting in his new book, ‘The Girl in Cabin 350’ which is now available for purchase.
Almanac Music: The Beatles Best 50 Songs
October 24, 2023 by 22 Comments
Smokie takes us on an epic personal journey through his 50 favourite Beatles songs. [With Paul McCartney touring Australia at the moment it is an opportune time to reprise Smokie’s Beatles story. – ED]
Almanac Life: Melbourne’s resurgence
October 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson compares the wellbeing of Melbourne’s social night life with the earlier days of the covid pandemic and can’t help but feel buoyed, while two of the biggest names in the last 70 years of music feature too.
Almanac Book Review: The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present by Paul McCartney
October 23, 2023 by 4 Comments
With Paul McCartney touring locally (for possibly the last time) Kevin Densley’s review of the music man’s monumental, two-volume boxed set, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present is being reprised. Get Back to the words behind the songs before Macca and friends become a Band on the Run home.
Almanac Cricket: Reunited With The Baggy Green
October 23, 2023 by 13 Comments
The Philpott family have taken possession of their late father Peter’s treasured baggy green cap. And Smokie played a very minor part in the story.
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: 28 years later, All Blacks out to square ledger
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator puts the 2023 Rugby World Cup in perspective as he looks forward to next weekend’s final between the All Blacks and the Boks.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Cup: Going for gold!
October 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
With one of the big programs of the Spring Carnival this weekend, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the Caulfield Cup program and picks a winner or two for punters.
Almanac NFL: The Joey Harrington Cup 2023 – Week 6
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Earl O’Neill presents his thoughts on the progress of some of the new quarterback acquisitions and movements in the NFL.
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