NRL Round 4 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: The John Sattler Tribute Match

Fortified by a ‘Barossa’ pie from Lyndoch’s Sunrise Bakery, Russel ‘Rabbit in the Vineyard’ Hansen was all ready to take in the momentous John Sattler Tribute match.

Almanac Poetry: What the Phoenicians Took from the Land of Punt

Kevin Densley delves into his archives and retrieves a poem in which the main character still remembers (in detail) the answer to a unusual question on a Social Studies test he did thirty years earlier.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hunting in numbers (Floreat Pica Society)

International coverage of Round 2 for the Floreat Pica Society, with Garry Stock (in Israel) and Ziggy (at the MCG) reporting. They found a lot to enjoy.

Almanac Music: Songs and Cars

Cars – like teenagers and high school – are a common feature in songs of the rock‘n’roll era. In this Friday’s column, KD writes about songs and cars, and, as usual, welcomes comments from Almanac readers.

Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Top of the pops

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Joe recounts his night at the Richmond v Carlton opening clash with some interesting observations.

Round 1 – Haiku Bob: outgoing sky

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

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

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

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

A few surprises from Round 1 matches – check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 2 of season 2023.

Round 1 – Gold Coast Suns v Sydney: Strong win for Swans

Keiran Croker presents his review of the Round 1 clash between the Suns and the Swans that resulted in a strong victory for Sydney.

Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Walla returns as Bombers fly high

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

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

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.