The Penrith Panthers and the Newcastle Knights go into the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals as hot favourites to lift their respective titles. But who can deny that that Brisbane Broncos and the Gold Titans are worthy challengers? Ian Hauser previews this weekend’s Grand Finals.
‘Old Pigeon rues those painful Grand Final losses…’ by KB Hill
September 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Yarrawonga Pigeon’s legend John White. They mulled over a couple of hotly contested O & M League Grand Finals from back in the day.
Preliminary Final – Haiku Bob: in unison
September 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob reflects on the gripping Preliminary Final between the Pies and the Giants.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Wrap Up
September 27, 2023 by 9 Comments
What a incredible journey Peter Clark has taken us on ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ over twenty two episodes. In this, his final episode, Peter revisits some of the many highlights along the way. [Congratulations Peter, what a magnificent achievement – you certainly have enlightened readers about the history of the mighty river, and of course the footy played along the way. -Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the Brownlow
September 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Muse has some thoughts about the Brownlow Medal and the pile-on that followed Lachie Neale’s win.
Winter to Spring
September 26, 2023 by 3 Comments
The butterfly is the proof of spring as indicated by Damian Balassone’s poem, ‘Winter to Spring’.
Almanac Life: Royal Mechanic Mick, Prince Ronnie of Renmark and the HK Holden.
September 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
Johno ‘Snowy’ Nugent has been reading about ‘The Beautiful Car’ in John Harms ‘Play On’ and has written him another letter.
Almanac (Footy) Music: Collingwood 2023 meets “60 songs that made the 90s”
September 26, 2023 by 9 Comments
Don’t really know this 2023 Collingwood side? E.regnans gives us this guide – each player as a song from the 90s.
Almanac Photo Essay: ‘Untitled’
September 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
What can be more zen like than a serene motorcycle ride through the mighty Otways to the great Southern Ocean at Port Campbell as Stan Kluzek’s photos suggest.
Almanac Footy: Why winning isn’t everything
September 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
The big dance is the topic of the moment, but Ian Wilson reflects on the bigger picture via Mick Malthouse, Donald McDonald and the Werribee Tigers of 2023.
Almanac Teams: Players whose last game was in a Grand Final
September 25, 2023 by 5 Comments
You want more finals-themed teams? Well you’ve come to the right place. Rodney Boyd’s sides this week contain those who didn’t play a game after claiming a flag or those who fell short in a grand final.
Almanac Poetry: Beautiful Submerged Things
September 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
Women, painting, literature, theatre and drowning make for a heady waterlogged mix in this week’s poem by Kevin Densley.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Preliminary Final Review / Grand Final Preview
September 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life tells how Collingwood made it to the Grand Final and previews the match against Brisbane that determines this year’s premiership.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Enjoying the moment (Floreat Pica Society)
September 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Frank Taylor volunteered to report on Collingwood’s Preliminary Final for the Floreat Pica Society – before the 2023 season even started. Here it is. With an extra dash of correspondence read out recently on ABC local radio.
Almanac Footy – Finals Diary, Chapter 6: Mr Scorsese, for your consideration: Preliminary Final Match Report – Brisbane v Carlton
September 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Shane Reid continues his entertaining coverage of the 2023 Finals series, from a Lions’ perspective, of course. Scorsese, De Niro, U2, Jason Donovan, Michael Voss…they’re all there, and more!
Almanac Footy (Life Sentences): Preliminaries be Damned!
September 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Most of the time we manage to get on with life after a significant letdown. But sometimes it’s a life sentence!
Almanac Footy: The Journey
September 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been a long journey in the wilderness for Carlton supporters over many years suffering a lack of success at the top level. But many fans, like Shane Thomas, are excited by the Blues’ performances this season and the prospect of the ultimate prize just two steps away.
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