Haiku Bob is trying to not allow old feelings to cloud his current hopes for the Pies after their unexpected loss to the Hawks.
NRL Round 24 and NRLW Round 4: Penrith and daylight in the NRL but it’s through a glass darkly in the NRLW
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Artwork courtesy of John Campbell It’s hard to imagine that, based on recent form, anyone can stop the Panthers from a threepeat of premierships. They just seem to be able to cover any and all challenges thrown their way. Bellamy’s comments after his Storm were almost easily defused last weekend are pertinent simply [Read more]
” ‘Elmer’ joins coveted 100-game club…” by KB Hill
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Alex Marklew is the third generation of his family to be 100-game player for the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill charts his rise from junior rising star to just plain star of the OMFNL.
Almanac (Travel) Life: Bombing the Amazon
August 9, 2023 by 11 Comments
Dips continues on his South American adventures, this time, bombing the Amazon. By bombing, we mean jumping into the Amazon river to attract any curious creatures who take notice to such movement in the waters. Find out what Dips had encountered on his tour along the river here!
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 17: The Timbercutters: rising from the ashes
August 9, 2023 by 7 Comments
Episode 17 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray Peter Clark takes readers to The Timbercutters, their rising from the ashes, and to Mathoura in the Picola and District League where the featured match is Mathoura v Jerilderie. Peter also examines historical elements of settlement in the region.
Almanac Cricket – The Ashes 2023: A Series to Long Remember
August 9, 2023 by 5 Comments
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs concludes his coverage on one of the most memorable Ashes series in recent times. Filled with controversies, storylines and fierce trades of verbal exchanges that spilled into the media and political landscapes as well. Kobe recaps the series of events that had unfolded here.
Almanac Music: A Tribute to Died Pretty
August 8, 2023 by 13 Comments
With the cancellation of the upcoming ‘Died Pretty’ concerts due to the serious illness of two band members, the band may not play again. If this is the case, this much loved Aussie band will be sorely missed by their many fans. Ian Wilson pays tribute to a favourite band.
Round 22 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week in Round 22.
Almanac Life: Funeral Details for Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch (with live stream link)
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rulebook has provided details for the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch taking place on Wednesday 9 August.
Watching You Eat
August 8, 2023 by 5 Comments
A poem from Damian Balassone featuring sweets, defeat, and eunuchs!
Almanac Music: Twenty years of WOW
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Way Out West Roots Music Club has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and a book has been released to reflect the life and times of the club as Vin Maskell explains.
Almanac Music: In The Shadow of Hank B. Marvin
August 8, 2023 by 5 Comments
Guitar aficionado Tony Forbes produced a stellar one man show called ‘In The Shadow of Hank B. Marvin’ to tell the story of The Shadows through words and music.
The Man from Monarch
August 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
The man from Monarch Cakes knows a thing or two about the Saints according to Patrick O’Brien.
Almanac Teams: One career game
August 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Following in the footsteps of his last side, Rodney Boyd’s team this week is made up of those who ran out (or sometimes didn’t even do that) in just a solitary VFL/AFL game.
NRL Round 23: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Power supply issues
August 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The expected South Sydney surge was short-circuited when the Rabbitohs met the Sharks in Perth on Saturday evening. Russel Hansen is hoping the power supply will be reconnected this weekend.
Almanac Poetry: The Youthful, Secret, Utterly Fanciful Desire to Have Sex with the Long Dead Female Subject of a Literary Biography
August 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
Kevin Densley shares a poem on youthful fantasy…what might have been, but for reality.
Almanac (Running) Memoir: Once Was a Marathon Runner
August 7, 2023 by 7 Comments
Allan Barden takes Footy Almanackers through his amazing journey of nearly forty years as a long distance runner and all its trial and tribulations. [You’re an inspiration to us all Allan, well done! – Ed.]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s disappointing loss against lowly Hawthorn, and previews their Round 22 match against Geelong.
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Flat (Floreat Pica Society)
August 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
For the past four years, whenever Richard Moody volunteers to write the Floreat Pica Society match report, Collingwood loses. Richard takes up reporting duties again and heads to the MCG…
Almanac (Footy) Life: Tribute to Old Dog on his 700th game of footy
August 4, 2023 by 15 Comments
The Old Dog (Matt Zurbo) plays his 700th game of footy this Saturday 5 August. His long time team mate Sean Maxwell pays tribute to one of life’s great human beings and his incredible milestone. [Well played Old Dog – Congratulations from all at the Footy Almanac family! -Ed]
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