Round 11 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Milestones, celebrations and misadventures (Floreat Pica Society)

Dave Nadel posts for the Floreat Pica Society on a big day of milestones for Collingwood. He volunteered to report this match for a number of reasons…

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review, Round 12 Preview

Cam Hooke has all the analysis you need on the Collingwood juggernaut’s Round 11 win over North and upcoming clash with West Coast.

Almanac Teams: Mid-season Draft

With Mid-season Draft season in the air for 2023, Rodney Boyd turns from family ties to notable players who came into the fold when the whips were already cracking.

Almanac Poetry: Beata Beatrix (Blessed Beatrice)

Kevin Densley based this poem upon the nineteenth century painting, Beata Beatrix by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, in part a memorial to the artists’s wife.

NRL Round 13 – South Sydney v Canberra: Another loss!

Rabbit in the Vineyard escaped the wild Barossa weather by taking to the couch to watch his Bunnies take on Canberra. He’s getting rather concerned about effort areas both as an emerging rugba league term and in his team’s capacity of his boys to fulfil their duty to them.

Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Jill’s spaghetti carbonara after the footy

The footy did not turn out quite as Roger Lowrey expected but Jill’s spaghetti carbonara did as Roger explains.

Almanac Soccer – Under 13 Girls: Barossa United v Salisbury Inter

It was Sponsors’ Day at Barossa United JFC on Sunday with all teams playing a fixture. The Under 13 Girls took on Salisbury Inter.

Round 11 – Sal’s Preview: Dim the lights

Round 11 this week features some must win games for teams wishing to win and cement a place in the 8. Sal Ciardulli has selected his tips for this week.

Almanac Book Launch: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 – 2023’

The Lancefield Football-Netball Club celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion the club will launch the release of ‘The Lancefield Football Club: 1873-2023’ at the match against traditional rivals Romsey, tomorrow Saturday 27 May.

Almanac Music: A cold, wet afternoon with Iris DeMent

There is no better way to spend a cold, wet afternoon than listening to the music of Iris DeMent says Col Ritchie.

Almanac Music Review: Ed Sheeran at the MCG

Year 10 student Naira Khan was among the throng who saw Ed Sheeran at his finest when he played to a packed (and excited) MCG. [Welcome Naira – Ed]

NRL Round 13: Crazy!

Far away in Old London Town, Ian Hauser can’t help but wonder what the hell is going on in the NRL after a crazy Round 12. Plus we get a look at the line-ups for Game 1 of State of Origen.

Round 10 – Haiku Bob – all the attention

Haiku Bob is back as he reflects another memorable night out at the ‘G witnessing Collingwood take home the win over their arch rivals

Round 11 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture

Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 11 of the AFL 2023 Season.

Almanac Footy: Bad Law.

North Melbourne was robbed of victory on Saturday when a mandatory punishment was applied due to an interchange infringement. As a criminal-defence solicitor, Andrew Fraser believes the punishment did not fit the crime, and it’s time for a rule change. He presents his case.

Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 6: The Riches of the Riverland

In Episode 6 of Peter Clark’s ‘Up The Mighty Murray! series, his river adventure continues from Waikerie to Loxton, Renmark and the state border for another round of football in the Riverland League. Featured match this week is Loxton v Berri.

Almanac Music: Happy Birthday Bob! – Bob Dylan Top 20

It’s Bob’s 82nd birthday today. Col reprises his post from last year featuring his top 20 favourite Bob Dylan songs. Happy birthday Bob!

NRL Round 12 – Bunnies v Parra: Indigenous Round, first v fourteenth.

Rabbit in the Vineyard found his spiritual rugba league home in his new state when he attended the SA Bunnies function to watch his beloved South Sydney take on the battling Eels. [One of his fans has drawn a dinkus for his column – Ed]

Almanac Art: Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and the Delight of Context

One of the joys of overseas travel is visiting many of the world’s great art galleries and museums and viewing the wonderful treasures there reports Mickey Randall.

Almanac Footy: Shipping Steele – celebrating 300 Sidebottom shipments

As Steele Sidebottom approaches his 300th game this weekend, David Wilson pays tribute to a Collingwood favourite.