Citrus Bob Utber reviews the recently released ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ book, a history of a club that reflects passion personified and an outstanding memorial to the families, players, and supporters who have followed the club according to Bob.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ – Passion personified
June 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review / Round 13 Preview
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood deservedly sit at the top of the ladder after twelve rounds of footy. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 12 win against the Eagles, and previews their big clash against Melbourne for the Round 13 King’s Birthday clash.
Round 12 – West Coast v Collingwood: Passed the test (Floreat Pica Society)
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Usually separated by half a world, for the first time, Ziggy and Garry report for the Floreat Pica Society on a game they watch together. They see Collingwood tested in the west – and pass.
Almanac Poetry: Rat Sonnet
June 5, 2023 by 2 Comments
In writing this poem, KD declares the common rat ‘sonnet-worthy’, even if the kind of sonnet he has employed is of a decidedly modern kind.
Almanac Cricket: Citrus Bob’s Indian Rope Trick
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber invites you to join in for his coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 between Australia and India commencing next Wednesday. [Unfortunately CB has retired hurt and will now not cover the Test match. – Ed]
Almanac Books: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ – What’s better than a jumper punch? A jumper lunch!
June 5, 2023 by 4 Comments
Gigs doesn’t go in much for the ‘jumper punch’ in footy, in fact he prefers a ‘jumper lunch’ such as he enjoyed at the launch of ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ at the recent Footy Almanac lunch. Gigs reports on a fantastic event enjoyed by all in attendance.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Carlton: A good feeling pre match but ….
June 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Joe Sexton had a pre-match premonition the Blues would beat the Demons in their Round 12 match. As often is the case, the premonition was not fulfilled.
Almanac Life: Apollo 23
June 3, 2023 by 11 Comments
Having just turned sixty, Ian Wilson reflects upon life and mortality and the subtle life lessons passed onto him by his parents when he was young. [Very honest – Ed]
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: It’s Free Time
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 12 this weekend starts the bye round for some teams, and for the remaining teams Sal Ciardulli has examined the form and made his tipping selections.
FEARLESS 2023: Round 7 / Round 8 Reviews – the way forward is to rebuild.
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2023 presents his reviews of the Round 7 and Round 8 matches, and also his thoughts for the way ahead for teams no longer in finals contention.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s overseas footy adventures with the LA Dragons.
May 31, 2023 by 10 Comments
The Old Dog and family are on the road – overseas in fact. He managed to keep up his training and fitness regimes with all the sightseeing, and he even played a game of Aussie rules with the LA Dragons as he recounts.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 7: A Mega Day of football and netball in the Millewa Football Netball League
May 31, 2023 by 5 Comments
Episode 7 of ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ has Peter Clark taking us from Mildura via Cullulleraine in the Millewa Football Netball League for a mega day of football and netball.
Almanac Footy: Lancefield FC 150th Anniversary – More celebrations
May 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Denis Graham updates the Lancefield Football Club’s 150th anniversary celebrated last Saturday, 27 May with videos and photographs from the day.
A huge week for rugby league!
May 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
No matter whether near or far, wherever rugby league fans are, it’s a HUGE week! Ian Hauser reports in from London.
Almanac (New) Books: ‘The Immortals of State of Origin’ by Liam Hauser
May 31, 2023 by 4 Comments
Journalist and sports historian Liam Hauser has a new book on the shelves, ‘The Immortals of State of Origin’. We invited Liam to share the background of the new release.
Round 12 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture: Bye Rounds commence
May 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 12
Almanac Books: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ – Some unique jumpers
May 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Tim Rath provides some information about the unique jumpers he highlighted at the recent Footy Almanac lunch to promote ‘The Footy Jumper Book’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’ by William Westerman
May 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
In this review of William Westerman’s ‘Merger’, Jonathan Pilbrow shares how affecting and emotional he found the book’s subjects and their portrayals while offering lessons for the future and hope through community. [Couldn’t agree more – Ed]
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