David Wilson volunteered for the Floreat Pica Society in Round 9. He heads to the MCG in late afternoon sunshine.
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.
Round 8 – Collingwood v Sydney: To see a good game (Floreat Pica Society)
May 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
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.
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