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]
Round 11 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Milestones, celebrations and misadventures (Floreat Pica Society)
May 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
May 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
May 29, 2023 by 6 Comments
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)
May 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
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!
May 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
May 28, 2023 by 11 Comments
The footy did not turn out quite as Roger Lowrey expected but Jill’s spaghetti carbonara did as Roger explains.
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview: Dim the lights
May 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
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’
May 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 Review: Ed Sheeran at the MCG
May 25, 2023 by 3 Comments
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!
May 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
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
May 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
May 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 11 of the AFL 2023 Season.
Almanac Footy: Bad Law.
May 24, 2023 by 4 Comments
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
May 24, 2023 by 8 Comments
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.
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