A few years ago, Verity Sanders was part of a ‘Habitat for Humanity’ program to provide upgraded sewerage systems in a small village in Rajasthan, India. At the end of the project they were challenged to a game of cricket against the School XI.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023: The Gather Round
April 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 5 is the ‘Gather Round’ series of matches to be played in Adelaide. Check out who, where, and when your team plays this week.
Round 4 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Turn it Up!
April 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Jeremy Cameron turns it on to provide Geelong with a much needed first win of the season to the relief of Dips O’Donnell and other Geelong fans.
Almanac/Adelaide Uni FC Very Long Lunch: Friday (April 14) of Gather Round
April 11, 2023 by 9 Comments
If you’re in Adelaide during Gather Round, you’re most welcome to come to the Adelaide Uni Blacks Very Long Lunch. The crew at the Blacks have sent a special invitation to the Footy Almanac community. Looks like being a beauty, right next to the Adelaide Oval.
Almanac Music: Bob Dylan’s ‘Nashville Skyline’ Anniversary
April 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
Bob Dylan’s ‘Nashville Skyline’ was released this week 54 years ago. ‘I Threw It All Away’ from the album is one of Col Ritchie’s all time favourite Dylan songs.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Good Friday football according to Ben
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
POV: You are the fabric of a hard and uncompromising footy club. You faced adversity at a magnitude of which few dare imagine. You are Ben Cunnington. This is your ‘Good’ Friday game story, as conveyed by Joe Sexton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 4 – Preview Round 5
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke analyses Collingwood’s loss against the Lions, and previews their Round 5 clash against St Kilda.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Gold Coast: Saints block out the Sun(s) at night under the roof!
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
To dream the improbable dream? Braham Dabscheck’s Saints are on cloud nine after making it four from four in impressive fashion over the Suns.
NRL Round 6 – South Sydney v Canterbury-Bankstown: A Great Good Friday!
April 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard was very pleased to see his Bunnies get into Easter celebration mode a couple of days early with a good win over the Bulldogs.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Does helter-skelter football require a recognised ruckman? (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Paul Russo makes his debut for the Floreat Pica Society, reporting on Collingwood’s Round 4 loss to Brisbane at the Gabba. While happy with a 3-1 start, he has a few questions.
Almanac Life: Dad, the Drought and the Dried-Up Dam
April 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Stan Kluzek remembers the drought of ’67 at Corriemungle in the Heytesbury Settlement and his dad’s efforts to bore for water on the family farm .
FEARLESS 2023 – Rounds 1 and 2
April 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS returns for season 2023 with his own view of Rounds 1 and 2.
Round 4 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): Dissension in the ranks
April 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal returns with his take on the rest of the AFL’s Round 4 as well as the major races at Royal Randwick.
Almanac Music: Angels, Devils and Flawed Humanity – Part I: Ten Songs About Angels
April 7, 2023 by 32 Comments
‘Part 1: Ten Songs About Angels’ is the first article in a three-part piece for The Footy Almanac, to appear over successive weeks. The focus is upon songs which are closely connected to angels in some way. Almanac readers are warmly welcomed to add to Kevin Densley’s list.
Almanac Soccer: Under 15 Girls – Adelaide Comets v Barossa United
April 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Under 15 Barossa United team came up against the Comets and didn’t stop running. Neither did team manager Catherine.
Almanac Footy: AFL South Pacific Newsletter #18 – ‘Kicking Round the Pacific’
April 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The latest newsletter edition of ‘Kicking Round the Pacific’ from AFL South Pacific is now available to read. Details above.
Almanac Opinion: Just a weekend? If only …
April 6, 2023 by 5 Comments
Patrick O’Brien takes umbrage at the notion of the Melbourne Grand Prix being a ‘one weekend per year’ imposition on valuable community facilities.
Round 3 – Haiku Bob: sweet nothings
April 6, 2023 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob offers his appreciation of the tense battle between Collingwood and Richmond last weekend.
Round 4 – Sal’s Preview (Part 1): Dissension in the Ranks
April 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s early preview, Sal reflects on the thorny issue of dissension and its many dimensions.
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