International rugby league received its biggest boost in decades yesterday with the announcement of a new Pacific Championships to be played in 2023 and 2024.
Almanac Rugby League: International rugby league gets a shot in the arm!
August 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 22 – Carlton v Melbourne: Closing in
August 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton and his father got caught up in a great night of Australian sport. Their Blues just about wrapped up a finals spot while the Matildas marched on.
NRL Round 25 and NRLW Round 5: Eight into four won’t go!
August 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
12 teams in contention; 8 finals places; three rounds to play. That’s a recipe for exciting footy in the NRL. And the NRLW ladder is looking congested too. Ian Hauser talks us through this weekend’s rugby league.
‘Brad Murray…reflecting on the highs and lows of football…’ by KB Hill
August 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill talks with Brad Murray, a Myrtleford icon, about Brad’s wide-ranging experiences in footy.
Matildanomics: the Economics of the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™
August 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Friend of the Almanac, Tim Harcourt, returns to give insights on the tremendous economic impact the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has on Australia. He further delves into the importance of capturing the momentum it carries to have a lasting legacy beyond 2023 as it continues to smash attendance records and viewership ratings.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 18: By the time we get to Howlong
August 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
The river Murray takes us to Howlong home of the Spiders in the Hume Football Netball League for Episode 18 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ series. Featured match is Howlong v Billabong Crows.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: Even the cat is watching the games
August 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
Like many households, Roy Hay’s family were firmly engrossed watching the Matildas win their exciting quarter-final match against France, and even the cat could not take its eyes off the game!
Round 23 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s the penultimate round of home and away footy for 2023, check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 23.
Almanac Music and Cinema: Telek with David Bridie in concert, and at MIFF
August 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
David Bridie is appearing with George Telek in a gig at Memo Music Hall this weekend and both will feature in a movie shown during MIFF.
Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: Waltzing the Matildas at the ‘G with Pies and Cats
August 15, 2023 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber was at the MCG to watch his beloved Cats fall short against the Pies in their Round 22 match but The Matildas more than compensated with their fantastic win against France.
Almanac Golf: Phil Mickelson and Gambling Addiction
August 15, 2023 by 5 Comments
Although golfer Phil Mickelson has admitted to gambling addiction Peter Baulderstone believes the emotional harm is often worse than the financial damage. Acknowledging the hurt his gambling has caused to those close to him would help other gamblers and their families understand the damage and the steps to recovery.
Almanac Footy: Nic Nat Retires
August 15, 2023 by 8 Comments
John Gordon pays tribute to West Coast Eagle Nic Naitanui who has announced his retirement after a long run of injuries over the past few years.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: We’re all Matildas now
August 14, 2023 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim had a Greek family dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant in Northcote with American friends, and on their phones they all watched the Matildas do the Aussies proud with a great win over France in their quarter-final match. Trucker recounts the night.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 22 Review/Round 23 Preview
August 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reports on Collingwood’s Round 22 win over Geelong, and previews their upcoming match against Brisbane.
Almanac Life: Peter Maddern’s eulogy for Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch
August 14, 2023 by 11 Comments
Peter Maddern, better known as The Silver Bullet, gave this eulogy celebrating the character, life and influence of Fred Chocka Bloch.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: Aussie, Aussie
August 14, 2023 by 2 Comments
Old Dog and co got caught up in World Cup fever as the Matildas overcame France in 120+ minutes and 20 penalties.
Almanac Poetry: Happy Families
August 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is about families. Of course, they’re by no means perfect!
NRL Round 24 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George Illawarra Dragons: A win is a win is a win
August 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is ‘taking the two points’ after South Sydney scrambled to an unconvincing win over the Dragons in Cairns. After all, ‘a win is a win is a win’.
Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: (Floreat Pica Society Report)
August 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Garry Stock and Ziggy present this week’s match report on behalf of The Floreat Pica Society of Collingwood’s momentous win over Geelong in Round 22.
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