The Round 8 Floreat Pica Society match report comes from born-and-bred Pom Peter Butler, who took in his second coronation on Saturday night (first in colour!). The next day he caught the bus with others, hoping “to see a good game.”
Round 8 – Carlton v Brisbane: Should I Stay or Should I Go (Early)?
May 9, 2023 by 2 Comments
To go or not to go? That is the tough question many footy supporters have to consider when your footy team does not look like winning the match. Joe weighs up the pros and cons of whether to stay or not.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – Rounds 8 & 9 – Go Pies
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 8 win over the Swans and previews the forthcoming Round 9 match against the Giants.
Almanac Life: The Power of Letter Writing
May 9, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson examines the power of letter writing and the important role it has played in his family’s life.
Almanac Horseracing: Irish charm captures Warrnambool hearts
May 9, 2023 by 6 Comments
Last weekend was the 172nd running of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. Roger Lowrey presents his report of the event.
NRL Round 10 – Melbourne v South Sydney: Bunnies in Brisvegas, again.
May 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
It was a highly emotional weekend for Rabbit In The Vineyard who lost a mentor and friend in educator David Bell, but also had the rare pleasure of watching his Bunnies beat The Storm.
Almanac Footy History: Why Not Tom Leahy?
May 8, 2023 by 10 Comments
Michael Sexton suggests there is a compelling case for the induction of former South Australian champion Tom Leahy into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Almanac Footy: Which player do you see yourself in?
May 8, 2023 by 7 Comments
Old Dog wants to know which player you used to – or still do – see yourself in when watching the footy [Perhaps ‘Who do you think you are? too – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Forgotten Brothers (Part 2)
May 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Part 2 of Rodney Boyd’s lesser known brothers looks at the more recent siblings who may have fought in the backyard for the limelight but when it came to the big time, didn’t quite leave as big an impression (in most cases at least…)
Almanac Poetry: fragments
May 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Some days it’s better to do nothing in particular, according to today’s poem from Kevin Densley.
Round 8 – Richmond v West Coast: On selling the family farm
May 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
John Green braves the cold to see which of these sides can break their losing streak. He was, of course, hoping for his Tigers.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: Is 4 going into 3?
May 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With Round 8 upon us, Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the form and made his selections for this week.
Round 7 – Haiku Bob: voices carry
May 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
Another close one for the Pies as Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s win over Adelaide and the pleasure of ‘driving home the little bump of a flattened crow’.
Almanac Travel: An Italian Arrival
May 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mickey Randall arrived in Milan and, in a country not known for its efficiency, all went remarkably well!
Almanac Basketball: The F-word at play in Not Bad Thanks seventh premiership
May 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We’ve been able to follow the fortunes of Not Bad Thanks basketball team thanks to Graeme Willingham. He has news.
Almanac Rugby League – Magic Round 10: The footy gods are in sync
May 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The footy gods were in church last weekend as they warmed to the theme of the day. This week it’s Magic Round in Brisbane.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023
May 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the Round 8 AFL Footy Fixture to find out who, where, and when your team plays this round.
Almanac Country Footy: Avoca Bulldogs v Lexton Tigers – Old foes do battle
May 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Allan Barden’s footy adventures into the countryside kicked off with a visit to AVOCA Bulldogs’ home, a first ‘real’ home game of the season for the club after recovering from flood damages. They square off against an old foe that they haven’t beaten in the last 23 games, would the 24th time be the charm? Allan reports.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 3: The cradle of the paddle steamers
May 3, 2023 by 7 Comments
In Episode 3, Peter Clark heads up river to Mannum, his feature match from the River Murray Football League is Mannum v Tailem Bend.
Almanac Music: Vale Gordon Lightfoot
May 3, 2023 by 5 Comments
After the passing of Broderick Smith earlier this week, the music world has suffered another loss with the death of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
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