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.
Coleraine Races: in the footsteps of Adam Lindsay Gordon
August 12, 2023 by 14 Comments
The Great Western Steeplechase will be run in Coleraine tomorrow (Sunday). It’s timely to reprise Roger Lowrey’s piece from 2019…
Following in the footsteps of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, Roger Lowrey has been to the Coleraine races where the longest continuous race (that is, the one that has been stage annually for the longest sequence) in the Southern Hemisphere occurs.
Almanac Tribute: Rulebook’s tribute to Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch
August 11, 2023 by 22 Comments
At the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch OAM, Malcolm Ashwood gave a fitting tribute to a much admired and respected person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Almanac Music: ‘Not Quite Bob’ – Very Bob – The Band
August 11, 2023 by 7 Comments
Moved by the death of The Band’s Robbie Robertson, Trevor Blainey returns with his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series to at look at one of the most influential and respected bands of all time, The Band.
Round 22 – Sal’s Preview: The retiring season
August 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Critical matches for a number of teams in their Round 22 clashes this weekend. Sal helps you pick a winner with his insightful thoughts and tips. He picks some winners for Moonee Valley as well.
Almanac Running: At Large in Largs Bay – a parkrun yarn
August 11, 2023 by 16 Comments
Mickey Randall is off on another park run taking him through the heart of the Lefevre Peninsula, Largs Bay, Taperoo presenting the sights and sounds along the way.
Almanac Music: Songs with One Word Titles (No Personal Names or Places)
August 11, 2023 by 67 Comments
This week’s music theme from KD is songs with one word titles – but in the comments section, readers, no songs with names of people or places, please. Songs relevant to these topics have been covered to some extent in other Footy Almanac articles Kevin has written.
Round 21 – Saints v Blues: The Turncoat
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton spent a challenging time at Marvel Stadium as his Blues took on the Saints. The duplicity of the ground announcer didn’t help matters either!
Almanac Tribute: Tim Harcourt’s personal tribute to Fred (Chocka) Bloch
August 10, 2023 by 6 Comments
Tim Harcourt offered a heartfelt eulogy at Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch’s funeral yesterday. Read his moving tribute here and access the funeral’s livestream.
Almanac Music: Vale – Robbie Robertson of The Band: RIP
August 10, 2023 by 8 Comments
Robbie Robertson, guitar player and songwriter, and member of The Band has passed away after a long illness.
Round 21 – Haiku Bob: cooling pies
August 10, 2023 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob is trying to not allow old feelings to cloud his current hopes for the Pies after their unexpected loss to the Hawks.
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