Here is the Round 7 AFL Footy Fixture to find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week.
Round 6 – Melbourne v Richmond: We Can Say That We Were Warned
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
John Green knew his wounded Tigers would be up against it on Anzac Eve.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 2: Rise up for the River Murray
April 26, 2023 by 3 Comments
In Episode 2 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ Peter Clark ventures upriver towards Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge, towns with football clubs participating in the River Murray Football League.
RIP Dean Holland
April 26, 2023 by 8 Comments
Punters build relationships with jockeys – from afar. They may never meet them. Matt O’Hanlon admired Dean Holland and is deeply saddened by his tragic death in a race fall.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Somehow (Floreat Pica Society)
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Just as he did as an 8-year-old for the inaugural game in 1995, Michael Lambris heads to the MCG as part of a record crowd for Collingwood v Essendon on ANZAC day. He reports (“I really love this team”) for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac (Overseas) Life: Milano parkrun
April 26, 2023 by 6 Comments
Mickey is in Milano and enters the parkrun. He finds it’s a little different to his usual experience at the Patawalonga. Claire was there to cheer him on.
Almanac (Sporting) Memoir: 1957
April 25, 2023 by 4 Comments
Allan Grant continues his memoir about sport from the perspective of a young boy growing up in Balaclava in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Here he remembers his mighty Saints as they improve, cricket and the champion Tulloch at Caulfield.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Come In Spinner – A History Of Two-Up And Its Language’
April 24, 2023 by 7 Comments
Roger Lowrey presents his fascinating and insightful review of ‘Come In Spinner’, by Bruce Moore, a truly Australian book that traces the history of two-up and the associated terminology surrounding the game.
Almanac Teams: Forgotten/Lesser Known Sons
April 24, 2023 by 3 Comments
Rodney Boyd continues his series of fantasy teams, this time with a focus on sons who didn’t quite measure up to their more illustrious fathers.
The Furphy Literary Award for 2023 – entries close April 30
April 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is pleased to support the annual Furphy Literary Award for 2023. Please read here for all the details. Entries close on Sunday.
NRL Round 8 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Penrith Panthers: What a finish!
April 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
‘You can take me now! I have seen it all!’, says Russel Hansen after the Rabbitohs’ pulsating win over the Panthers in the the NRL’s Round 8.
Almanac Music: Grant Hart’s ‘Intolerance’ – My Desert Island Disc
April 24, 2023 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson ponders the dilemma of a ‘Desert Island Disc’. Is it a favourite album or one that stirs particular emotions etc as ‘Tolerance’ by Grant Hart did for Ian or is it something else?
Almanac Life: Betty Croker (nee Cashill )– Part 1: A Country Life
April 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker’s mum, Betty, turns 100 on the 29 April. Keiran provides the first of two parts about his mother’s long and fruitful life.
Round 6 – GWS v Brisbane: Goals galore for Charlie!
April 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Charlie Cameron puts on a goal-kicking spree to give the Lions victory over the Giants in their Round 6 clash.
Round 5 – Haiku Bob: the gauntlet
April 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob reviews the Collingwood v St Kilda Gather Round match in verse though the Saints comeback did give him some nervous moments.
Almanac Music: Burl
April 21, 2023 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim looks at musicians who have turned their skills to acting, and in particular, Burl Ives.
Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: How does 10 fit into 8?
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal previews all the big clashes in Round 6 of the footy, and he also raises the novel concept of a final 10.
Almanac Footy History: Cliff Rankin – the intrepid leader of Geelong
April 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Each year Roger Spaull spends weeks researching and writing the story of a once famous, if sometimes forgotten, footballer who fought for Australia in one of the theatres of war. The piece is traditionally published in the days leading into the ANZAC Day commemoration and is the centrepiece of our coverage. This is the story of Cliff Rankin and the Rankin family and the Geelong Football Club. It is like a short book! Those who love Australian history and footy history will appreciate the depth of research and the fine story-telling. We are grateful to Roger for his sterling efforts in brinign some of these past champions to light.
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