This week’s poem, according to Kevin Densley, fits in with the well-known dictum often attributed to Ernest Hemingway: ‘There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit at a typewriter and bleed.’
Almanac Footy: Port Adelaide 2026 season preview
February 16, 2026 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger has a couple of reservations about the Power’s 2026 list but thinks they have to sort out their ruck/talls issues to be a real force this year.
Almanac Golf: Part 2 – Building a golf course: how not to
February 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
Tony Moffat developed plans for re-designing his local golf courses as part of a management course exercise and presented them to the committee for their consideration.
Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 12: West Warrion v Tomahawk Creek
February 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
With their win over Tomahawk CC in their Round 12 clash West Warrion move to the top of the ladder with two rounds to play reports Liam McCullagh.
Almanac Internship: A paid, part-time position is now available.
February 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Almanac has a paid part-time internship now available for an emerging all-rounder keen to embark on a career in writing, editing and publishing.
Almanac Boxing: When in doubt, stop the bout
February 14, 2026 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson recalls the fascinating career of Dr Lou Lewis who has been ringside doctor for over 40,000 amateur and professional boxing bouts.
Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 11: West Warrion v Birregurra
February 13, 2026 by 4 Comments
West Warrion CC were victorious over Birregurra CC in their Colac District Cricket Association Round 11 match reports Liam McCullagh.
Almanac Horseracing: Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Day – Saturday 14 February
February 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Group 1 Racing commences for 2026 at Flemington on Saturday 14 February. Dandy Andy previews and selects his tips.
The Almanac is looking for an occasional editor
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
If you’d like to join the Almanac’s editing team, now’s the time to let us know.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Pizza in Lucca’ – James Walton
February 13, 2026 by 3 Comments
Eating pizza is like a footy match suggests James Walton as he recalls, in verse, a wonderful pizza he enjoyed in Lucca, Italy.
Almanac Golf: Part 1 – Building a golf course: how to
February 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Tony Moffat recalls his younger days, his interest in golf, and assisting his local community in the development of a new golf course.
Almanac Cricket: The Sheffield Shield fixtures are back
February 12, 2026 by 4 Comments
Dan Hoban reviews last week’s three Sheffield Shield matches and tips the Vics will win the Shield this season.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne 2026 season preview
February 12, 2026 by 3 Comments
Micky McTigger isn’t sure that North Melbourne has their player list quite right for 2026 but that old Shinboner spirit might make up for some of the shortfalls.
2026 NRL – And away we go!
February 12, 2026 by 7 Comments
Rugby League is back in earnest on Sunday with the annual Indigenous v Maori clashes headlining the first weekend of ‘serious’ competition. Here’s what’s ahead in 2026.
Almanac Life: A Shout Out To The Reverential
February 11, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson gives a shout-out to the ‘reverentials’: those people he has met who have left a lasting impression.
Almanac Book Review – Hanif Abdurraqib, The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2025
February 11, 2026 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck previews ‘The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2025’ edited by Hanif Abdurraqib and is impressed with the quality of the writing and the stories of the featured sports and athletes contained in the book. Braham thoroughly recommends the book.
Almanac Cricket – T20 World Cup: Some preliminary thoughts from the new ACS Scholar Liam Grima
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Liam Grima is the Australian Cricket Society Scholar for 2026. In his first piece, he wonders how Steve Smith is not playing in the T20 World Cup.
Almanac Footy History: The First State of Origin Football Game – Changi POW Camp January 1943
February 10, 2026 by 4 Comments
The first State of Origin Aussie Rules football match occurred in the Changi POW Camp in 1943 states ‘Grand Final History’ (Kieran Magee) as he examines the historical facts behind the occasion in his in-depth account of the event.
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