Linda Ho was at the MCG for (most of) Round 24, as Collingwood looked to finish the home and away season as minor premiers.
Round 24 – Essendon v Collingwood: One of the best Friday night walks (Floreat Pica Society)
August 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Almanac Lunch: Balme in the Barossa
August 27, 2023 by 8 Comments
Michael Sexton and his mate Jeff enjoyed the recent Footy Almanac lunch with Neil Balme and Anson Cameron at The Clubhouse in Tanunda. Michael also unpacks the swing Balmey took at Jeff many years ago.
Almanac Teams: Last Game Debuts
August 25, 2023 by 6 Comments
Rodney Boyd has done some fantastic digging again as he curates the data collected of football players who have made their career debut on the last day of the regular home and away season.
Round 24 – Sal’s Preview: The Final Squeeze
August 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal sorts out Round 24 leading into the AFL finals. There’s the odd Seinfeld game but several others have a major impact on the final configuration of the ladder.
Almanac Music: John Lennon’s Harmonica
August 25, 2023 by 43 Comments
John Lennon played the harmonica on numerous (mainly early) recordings by the Beatles. KD discusses these recordings and, as usual, invites readers to respond. In other words, readers are encouraged to contribute, in the comments section, their own choices of popular songs that employ harmonica (and this is certainly a case of ‘not only Bob’, though comments concerning Mr Zimmerman’s material are certainly welcomed).
Almanac Footy (Solutions): Wild Card final for the Crows could be a win-win solution
August 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The controversial end to the Crows v Swans game last weekend has caused much discussion this week. Here’s an interesting suggestion for a possible remedy to the whole scenario.
Balcony Banter: Cotch and Jack(s) – thanks for everything!
August 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dave Campbell took his mother to see the farewell match for Cotch and Jack. Read his Balcony Banter article here.
Mystery Pub: Stanley Tucci to play Greg Chappell in upcoming biopic
August 24, 2023 by 8 Comments
Claire and Mickey visited the Britannia Hotel, possibly best known for the dreadful roundabout that abuts it. The problems it caused for generations had an unusual solution applied!
Almanac (Community) Footy: The FIDA Grand Finals
August 24, 2023 by 3 Comments
Vin Maskell reports on Grand Final Day for FIDA, a non-profit organisation which encourages people with an intellectual disability to become involved in footy.
Almanac Footy: Miracle at Marvel
August 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
John Gordon details the context and build up to one of the most memorable upset victories at Marvel Stadium as West Coast defied the odds against the Bulldogs who were vying for a place in the finals whilst the Blue and Gold had only pride to play for whilst sitting rock bottom of the ladder. A serving of a humble pie to those who dismissed them as a “bye” until the next round.
NRL Round 26 and NRLW Round 6: And then there were ten
August 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Three teams are battling it out for the last spot in the NRL finals. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on how it might pan out.
” ‘Big Emmy’…a ruck colossus of his era…” by KB Hill
August 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Emmy De Fazio is an OMFNL Hall of Famer. KB Hill caught up with the former ruckman recently.
Almanac Footy History: Italo Cesari – Dromana’s Illustrious Footballer & Soldier
August 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
Historian Roger Spaull uncovers the fascinating life of Italo Cesari. The former Dromana FC footballer took part in the famous Pioneer Exhibition Match – the first game of Australia Rules to be played on foreign soil – in 1916, which provided the blueprint for modern Anzac Day football.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 19: Going back to Yarrawonga
August 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark has reached Howlong in his journey up the Murray River. This week he reports on the Yarrawonga Pigeons v Wangaratta Rovers match.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Release: ‘Rugby League in New Zealand: a people’s history
August 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Glen Dwyer from the Newtown Jets brings to our attention a new book about rugby league win New Zealand, ‘Rugby League in New Zealand: a people’s history’ by Ryan Bodman.
Almanac (Barossa) Lunch: Neil Balme and Anson Cameron (Aug 25)
August 23, 2023 by 4 Comments
Neil Balme and Anson Cameron will be our guests for lunch at the Tanunda Club on August 25.
Round 24 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s the last round of the home and away footy so who makes the final 8? Check out who, where, and when your team is playing for Round 24.
Almanac Roadtrips: An Extension to the Dad Joke
August 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson is at it again, this time with his take on the origins of the names of several Australian locations.
Almanac Rugby Union: 2023 Rugby World Cup preview
August 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator returns to The Footy Almanac to provide a preview of the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup. Who are his top fancies to claim ‘Bill’?
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