After the hurt comes the happiness – at least for now. Ged and Jesse took in the Bombers’ Round 1 win over arch rivals, the Hawks.
Almanac Life: The Port Willunga Jetty, Hope, and Dr. J
March 23, 2023 by 8 Comments
Mickey and Max have been to Adelaide’s southern beaches. A time of bonding and thinking about NBA greats as well as a time of contemplation.
NRL Round 4: Spare us the hoopla and just give us the footy, please.
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The scribes are hard at it as they confect storylines to promote the first Brisbane Broncos v Dolphins clash this weekend. Spare us the hoopla and just give our tipster Ian Hauser the footy, thanks very much.
Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bumping in early
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal finds it hard to understand the classification of bumps. He’s not the only one!
‘Highlights abound at city’s sporting Mecca…’ by KB Hill
March 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Norm Minns Oval is the sporting ‘Mecca’ of Wangaratta and the surrounding districts. And who better to recount its history than KB Hill, the area’s foremost sports historian?
Almanac Rugby League – Vale John Sattler: One of South Sydney’s greatest
March 22, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rugby league icon John Sattler was immortalised in an image from the 1970 Grand Final. Russel Hansen pays a moving tribute to the South Sydney legend who passed away yesterday.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A roundabout Round 1 review
March 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe recounts his night at the Richmond v Carlton opening clash with some interesting observations.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: outgoing sky
March 22, 2023 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob is back for the new footy season! He can’t get the word ‘Daicos’ out of his sentences.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review – Round 2 Preview
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
A good win against the reigning premiers in Round 1 provides the true believers of Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life the confidence for a Round 2 win against the Power.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Missing in Marvel Stadium
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
Not everything went according to plan for Ian Wilson when he took a client to the footy to watch the Saints as he explains.
Almanac Life: Citrus Bueller’s Big Weekend
March 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.
Almanac Footy: AFL2023 Footy Fixture – Round 2
March 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A few surprises from Round 1 matches – check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 2 of season 2023.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Walla returns as Bombers fly high
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
High flying Bombers ruffle the Hawks’ feathers in their Round 1 match that saw the inspirational return of Anthony Mc Donald-Tipungwunti to football.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Saints drop anchor on the Dockers
March 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
The return of Ross Lyon to St Kilda brought with it plenty of questions, but the first answer has been provided when the boys from Moorabbin went in with a small and compromised list and emerged victorious over the Dockers. Braham Dabscheck hopes their grit and determination will continue.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: All is right with the world
March 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
Footy’s back and plenty of feel-good boxes were ticked for Dons fans like Caspar McLeod in their belting of old rivals the Hawks.
Almanac Poetry: Jubilee Lake
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley was inspired by Jubilee Lake, in Daylesford, central Victoria.
NRL Round 3 – Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs: So disappointing!
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rabbit in the Vineyard was feeling good when his Bunnies led 10-0 against the Evil Empire. But elation all too quickly became disappointment.
Round 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: Keeping ’em honest (Floreat Pica Society)
March 18, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s a magnificent start for the Pies against the reigning Premiers. Stephen Goddard makes his debut here for the Floreat Pica Society, which enters its 19th season.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The Running of the Bulls
March 18, 2023 by 3 Comments
John Green is ready for the first match of the 2023 AFL season. He never tires of the lead-up, especially on the day. He compares barracking for a footy team to the running of the bulls in Spain.
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