These past few years, Dave Nadel has tended to watch the replay before writing his match report. But for this report, he says, ‘I just cannot bring myself to watch that game again.’ [Interesting observations – Ed].
Round 20 – Collingwood v Carlton: It had to be Carlton (Floreat Pica Society)
July 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
Almanac Poetry: Rewriting, Reliving
July 31, 2023 by 3 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley addresses the issue of our past: can we ever relive it, to try to make what happened then better?
Almanac (Local) Footy: Fitzroy Thirds Fan Day – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
July 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Some of the boys from old (new?) Fitzroy will be putting on a show for the fans at Ramsden Street Oval in Clifton Hill and would love to see you there!
Almanac Dinners: Rick, Mick and Nick
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was a fabulous night at The Tanunda Club SA for the Footy Almanac Dinner with special guest, former Test cricketer Rick Darling, and Mickey Randall was in attendance.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: The Focus on Form
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With 5 rounds to play the make up of the final 8 is getting interesting. Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for Round 20.
Almanac Life (and the Rick Darling Dinner): Community
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
Andy Thurlow attended the Almanac dinner for Rick Darling at The Clubhouse in Tanunda last night to find himself in the midst of a very rich community.
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
On behalf of the Floreat Pica Society Tony Scully reports on Collingwood’s thrilling Round 19 win over Port Adelaide.
Almanac Music: Australian Place Name Songs
July 28, 2023 by 52 Comments
This week, the theme in KD’s ongoing series concerning popular songs is ‘Australian Place Name Songs’; in other words, any song highlighting an Australian place name is relevant. As usual, readers contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: David Bowie’s Live Genius
July 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson only came to fully ‘get’ David Bowie’s brilliance after Bowie’s death. The recent release of a tribute film added to our writer’s appreciation of the chameleon artist.
Almanac (Footy) Life: A Notable Milestone
July 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August. The Colac Herald newspaper pays tribute.
Almanac Music – Springsteen in Europe 2023: Pilgrimage (Part 1: Music)
July 27, 2023 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and Mary the Avenging Eagle report from a European pilgrimage to see their musical hero Bruce Springsteen pay tribute to his musical heroes.
NRL Round 22 and NRLW Round 2: The Fast and the Furious
July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Both the NRL and the NRLW looked like footy’s version of The Fast and the Furious last weekend. Our rugby league writer Ian Hauser is struggling to keep pace with it all!
Almanac Cricket Dinner with Rick Darling (July 27) – at The Clubhouse, Tanunda
July 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rick Darling is our guest at dinner at The Clubhouse in Tanunda tonight, Thursday July 27. We’ll enjoy dinner with Rick and then adjourn to the bar for a feast of TV sport – in particular the first day of the Fifth Test and The Matildas second match.
‘Roos hop to dual premiership glory…’ by KB Hill
July 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
In the engaging style which KB Hill has perfected, share the remarkable story of the dual premiership era of the Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos under the coaching of Peter Tossol.
Dunkeld Writers Festival
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
An exciting four-day writers festival is being organised in Dunkeld, Victoria. Friends of The Footy Almanac Bernard Whimpress and Gideon Haigh will be in attendance as Panellists and Chair for various sessions discussing media in sport, testing your cricket knowledge and also joining other thought-provoking and engaging speakers in a variety of topics. Tours, catering and drinks are all on offer, visit here for more information on how to book.
Round 20 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 20 this week.
Round 19 – ‘winter grin’: haiku bob
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Another nail baiting win for Collingwood is recounted by haiku bob in verse.
Almanac Cricket: Pees and Queues
July 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
At Old Trafford for the Fourth Test match, Smokie was confounded by the length of the queues
Almanac (Footy) Life: Old Dog to play his 700th game of footy
July 26, 2023 by 4 Comments
Congratulations to the Old Dog who plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August.
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