A seven goal third quarter blows away Carlton for a great win to the Bombers over their old foe.
Almanac Cricket: Ron Luff’s love for the Burwood Cricket Club
June 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ron Luff started playing competitive cricket for Burwood as a young boy. Over 50 years later, he still dons the whites for them. Kobe Jacobs tells the story of Ron’s life in cricket.
Round 13 – Sydney v St. Kilda: Saints ‘Buddy Up’ and get back on track in topsy-turvy game
June 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A five goal last quarter saw the Saints run over the Swans to record a welcome win much to the delight of Braham Dabscheck.
Almanac Economics: The politics and economics of the Tassie Devils
June 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
Eminent Economist Professor Tim Harcourt (UTS) explains the economics of the Tassie Devils footy team and its required stadium, and considers the political implications of the situation.
Almanac Footy: Dimma, Thanks For The Memories
June 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Richmond fan Dr Cruel (aka Vaughan Menlove) offers his thanks to Damien Hardwick for the enjoyment and the three flags.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: A Weekend Fit For A King
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Despite revelling in West Ham’s victory in the Europa Conference League, Sal has found time to ponder the King’s Birthday round of AFL games.
Almanac Country Footy: A Day Out At Gilbert Gordon Oval – Woodend-Hesket v Wallan
June 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
Allan Barden’s ground-hopping in the Victorian countryside continues as he reports on an amazing contest between the Wooden-Hesket Hawks and the Wallan Magpies.
NRL Round 15: Midseason grind with big rewards or mild disasters on offer
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
After last week’s bonanza of footy, it’s back to NRLland and Round 15 this week. Ian Hauser reports in from Lisbon.
FEARLESS 2023: Rd 9 Review – Reckon It’s More Even Than What Most Fans Think
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Fearless offers us his thoughts on Round 9 with his review of proceedings
The rhyme of the modern Mariner
June 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Last Saturday’s A League Grand Final, won spectacularly by the Central Coast Mariners, 6-1, reminded Alex Darling of this poem first published in 2018.
Alex Darling with a rousing sea shanty of the Gosford waterfront. (“It is a modern Mariner; And he stoppeth regu’ly…”)
Almanac Golf: Send Lawyers, Golf and Money – the Shits have Hit the Fans
June 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone explains how the shotgun marriage between the US PGA and Saudi LIV golf tours tells us more about the influence of big corporate money and geopolitical power than sport. Think “Succession”, not Wide World of Sport.
Almanac Books: The Final Frank Bascombe novel
June 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
The Footy Almanac community has brought many things to Mickey Randall but among its greatest gifts was the introduction to the fictional character of Frank Bascombe in the novels of Richard Ford. Mickey is looking forward to the final Frank Bascombe book, ‘Be Mine’.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 8: Where the Darling meets the Murray
June 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
Peter Clark takes us further along the Murray River to where it meets the Darling River, and the footy of the Sunraysia Football League.
Round 13 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 13.
NRL Round 14 – Titans v South Sydney: A win on the Coast
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A couple of quiet ports at Nuri v South Gawler was perfect preparation for the evening fixture between the Gold Coast Titans and Rabbit In The Vineyard’s Bunnies.
Almanac Poetry: The Gift (for Noel Pearson)
June 6, 2023 by 14 Comments
Jane Greenwood is a Brisbane writer and poet. ‘The Gift’ is the first poem she’s published on our site. [Welcome Jane – JTH]
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ – Passion personified
June 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reviews the recently released ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ book, a history of a club that reflects passion personified and an outstanding memorial to the families, players, and supporters who have followed the club according to Bob.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review / Round 13 Preview
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood deservedly sit at the top of the ladder after twelve rounds of footy. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 12 win against the Eagles, and previews their big clash against Melbourne for the Round 13 King’s Birthday clash.
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