Find out who, where, and when your team plays this week in the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, Round 10.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 5: Snaking through the Riverland
May 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
As we continue along the great Murray River we head towards the Riverland Football League in Episode 5 of Peter Clark’s series, ‘Up The Mighty Murray’. Featured match report is Waikerie v Loxton North.
Almanac Beer: Three Italian Beers
May 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall reviews three Italian beers, two he tasted in Italy, and the third back home.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – Round 9 Review / Round 10 Preview
May 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
Sitting on top the ladder Magpie supporters have every right to be happy as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their great win over the Giants, and previews their Round 10 match against the Blues.
NRL Round 11 – South Sydney v Wests: Bunnies on top of the ladder.
May 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard’s Bunnies are on top of the NRL ladder and, he tells us, life isn’t good, it’s great.
Almanac Footy: 1870 – Remembering the Forgotten Years
May 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
Graham Pilkington weighs in on the argument made in Colin Carter’s recent book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’ around including pre-1897 VFA flags in the AFL’s tally.
SANFL: Autumn in the Jungle
May 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
The weather and Glenelg were on song over North Adelaide as Michael Sexton watched, meanwhile the victorious 1973 side were celebrated on what was a perfect sunny autumn arvo.
Almanac Teams: Sons who never played a game
May 15, 2023 by 8 Comments
Another side from Rodney Boyd with relatives who played in the VFL/AFL…but this one also features the next generation who didn’t run out in the league, despite being drafted.
Almanac Poetry: A Poem (Almost) Writes Itself
May 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
From a wellspring as deep as eternity – this poem from Kevin Densley concerns the way writing can bubble up from a quiet place within.
FEARLESS 2023: Well done to South Australia (Round 5 and 6)
May 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Fearless has come back from Gather Round finally and has a wrap up of the spectacle’s games and those of Round 6 to boot.
Round 9 – Sal’s Preview: Hey Boo Boo!
May 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With the footy season reaching an interesting stage, Round 9 will be important for many teams in their progress to the finals. Sal Ciardulli has made his selections for the round.
Almanac Cricket: Celebrating The Ashes and Test Cricket Luncheon with Bryce McGain
May 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites readers to their next luncheon on Friday 26 May to celebrate The Ashes and Test Cricket with special guest Bryce McGain.
Almanac Music: Women and Men, and Songs: Part 1 – Songs Featuring a Female Name
May 12, 2023 by 77 Comments
In this week’s piece, KD focuses upon songs which highlight female names. As usual, Almanackers are encouraged to put forward their own choices. (Part 2 of the piece, dealing with songs featuring male names, will appear next week.)
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ by Tim Rath and Andrew Gigacz
May 11, 2023 by 4 Comments
Smokie has poured over a recently released book by Gigs and Tim Rath that documents the history and colour of that most universal of footy accessories, the jumper.
NRL Round 11: The Dolphins are Magic!
May 11, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Dolphins continued their almost magical entry to the NRL when they took a bite out of the highly fancied Sharks.
Round 9 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The AFL Footy Fixture for the Round 9 matches is here to check who, where, and when your team plays this week.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 4: High on the limestone cliffs
May 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
Heading up river from Mannum to Blanchetown and the spectacular limestone cliffs we enter the Murray Valley Football Netball League territory and the featured match, Blanchetown-Swan Reach v Sedan Cambrai in Episode 4 of Peter Clark’s series, ‘Up the Mighty Murray!’
Almanac Lunch – May 19: ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ Launch (BOOKED OUT)
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join us for lunch with Swan McKay at the North Fitzroy Arms as he launches ‘The Footy Jumper Book’ by Tim Rath and Andrew Gigacz.
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