The Footy Almanac

Round 9 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023

May 10, 2023 by Almanac Admin 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 Peter Clark 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 Almanac Admin 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 floreat pica society 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 Joe 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 Almanac Admin 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 [email protected] 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 Roger Lowrey 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 Russel Hansen 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 Michael Sexton 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 Matt Zurbo 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 Rodney 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 Kevin Densley 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 greejoh 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 Sal Ciardulli 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 haiku bob 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’.