After last week’s bonanza of footy, it’s back to NRLland and Round 15 this week. Ian Hauser reports in from Lisbon.
NRL Round 15: Midseason grind with big rewards or mild disasters on offer
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2023: Rd 9 Review – Reckon It’s More Even Than What Most Fans Think
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Fearless offers us his thoughts on Round 9 with his review of proceedings
The rhyme of the modern Mariner
June 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Last Saturday’s A League Grand Final, won spectacularly by the Central Coast Mariners, 6-1, reminded Alex Darling of this poem first published in 2018.
Alex Darling with a rousing sea shanty of the Gosford waterfront. (“It is a modern Mariner; And he stoppeth regu’ly…”)
Almanac Golf: Send Lawyers, Golf and Money – the Shits have Hit the Fans
June 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone explains how the shotgun marriage between the US PGA and Saudi LIV golf tours tells us more about the influence of big corporate money and geopolitical power than sport. Think “Succession”, not Wide World of Sport.
Almanac Books: The Final Frank Bascombe novel
June 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
The Footy Almanac community has brought many things to Mickey Randall but among its greatest gifts was the introduction to the fictional character of Frank Bascombe in the novels of Richard Ford. Mickey is looking forward to the final Frank Bascombe book, ‘Be Mine’.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 8: Where the Darling meets the Murray
June 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
Peter Clark takes us further along the Murray River to where it meets the Darling River, and the footy of the Sunraysia Football League.
Round 13 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 13.
NRL Round 14 – Titans v South Sydney: A win on the Coast
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A couple of quiet ports at Nuri v South Gawler was perfect preparation for the evening fixture between the Gold Coast Titans and Rabbit In The Vineyard’s Bunnies.
Almanac Poetry: The Gift (for Noel Pearson)
June 6, 2023 by 14 Comments
Jane Greenwood is a Brisbane writer and poet. ‘The Gift’ is the first poem she’s published on our site. [Welcome Jane – JTH]
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ – Passion personified
June 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
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.
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]
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