James Walton recounts the time he met Ron Barassi on an inter-city flight.
Darcy Moore
October 2, 2023 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone has a chance meeting with a Collingwood angel.
NRL Grand Final – Part 5: Stewards’ Report
October 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Stewards’ Report is in on Matt O’Hanlon’s tips for NRL Grand Final day. Let’s just say that there’s always next year!
Almanac Poetry: In the Manner of C. P. E. Bach
October 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem today is about getting Bach to basics; Johann Sebastian Bach had twenty children from two wives. A number of his sons also became famous musicians, of those this mentions three.
Almanac Rugby League – Grand Final Day 2023: The cream rises to the top
October 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
There’s an old saying that the cream eventually rises to the top. Check out yesterday’s NRLW and NRL Grand Finals to see the proof.
Almanac Lunches: Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch Review
October 1, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was another classic Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch full of stories old and new, good humour and laughter, and camaraderie that celebrates all that is the Almanac family.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Grand Final Review – Pies Premiers!
October 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
Collingwood deservedly wins the 2023 AFL Grand Final as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life celebrate the wonderful achievement.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood v Brisbane – Love, Hate, Advantages
October 1, 2023 by 6 Comments
Old Dog hits suburbia for his annual Australia-wide, roaming Grand Final pieces. And this game was a corker!
2023 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 29, 2023 by 9 Comments
Haiku Bob is back with his annual Grand Final haiku challenge! Join the competition as the Grand Final evolves on Saturday afternoon.
Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: The End of the Marathon
September 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
Sal sorts out the Grand Final combatants and offers his insights into the weekend’s big races.
Almanac Footy: Finals Diary Chapter 7 – Sing the song, buy the t-shirt, Go Lions!
September 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Excitement is building with the AFL 2023 Grand Final only a day away. Late Saturday afternoon it will be either Brisbane or Collingwood fans celebrating a premiership win. Brisbane supporter Shane Reid continues his diary of footy finals thoughts and is hopeful of a Brisbane victory.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Every Detail’ – Tommy Mallet
September 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
An unplanned trip to the beach, a swim with his daughter, a time of reflection, and chatting with mates are all detailed in Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Every Detail’.
Almanac NFL – The Barry Sanders Cup: NFL Week Three
September 28, 2023 by 2 Comments
There’s no holding Earl back when it comes to his analysis of the early stages of this season’s American football landscape. Tell it like it is, Earl!
Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: BOOKED OUT
September 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Now that Almanac members have had their opportunity to register, we’ve opened the Grand Final Eve Lunch to everyone.
THIS LUNCH IS BOOKED OUT.
NRL Grand Final – The Road to the Finals: Part Four
September 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Hanlon sees similarities between this year’s NRL Grand Final opponents and the 1986 Cox Plate blockbuster battle between Bonecrusher and Our Waverley Star. ‘I think this game will be very tight,’ he says.
NRL and NRLW Grand Finals – Hot favourites, worthy challengers
September 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
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]
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