We asked for it; we got it – an action-packed Week 1 of NRL Finals with a mouth-watering Week 2 coming up. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on the week in rugby league.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Finals Week 2 and NRLW Round 5: High drama in Week 1, high hopes for more in Week 2
September 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
‘A one-eyed view of the Semi-Final…’ by KB Hill
September 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts last weekend’s pulsating semi-final in the OMFNL between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers.
Semi-Final – Collingwood v Fremantle: Haiku Bob – the new king
September 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob gives us his unique observations on Collingwood’s semi-final win
Stalking David Parkin Part 1
September 14, 2022 by 8 Comments
AFL Hall of Fame member David Parkin celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this week. In this classic semi-insiders yarn, Ian Wilson recalls his handful of interactions with ‘Parko’ over the years.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 22
September 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
It’s Preliminary Finals time in Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1975 season in both the Farrer and Wimmera Leagues.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Semi-final review and Preliminary Final preview
September 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The excitement of Collingwood supporters cannot be disguised as they celebrate a powerful semi-final win and prepare for the Preliminary Final against Sydney. Guru analyst and hot Pie, Cam Hooke, is on fire.
Almanac WAFL Finals: Sharks attack, Thunder coming
September 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
It’s finals time in the west, and Les Everett has you covered for the two big finals: East Freo v Claremont and Peel v South Freo
Finals Week 2 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Ode to joy and common unicorns (Floreat Pica Society)
September 11, 2022 by 9 Comments
Finals footy. David Wilson reports for the Floreat Pica Society on this game – this rambling collective of Common People – who in 2022 have brought unexpected joy (the best kind).
The Insidious Nature of Sports Betting
September 11, 2022 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson discusses the prevalence and influence of gambling advertising.
Flagmantle: Do We Dare Dream?
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Froe supporter Josh Coales wrote for the Almanac as a young schoolboy. Since then he has started a sports journalism course. He’s back into writing again with this piece explainning how he’s feeling about the Dockers today, as they prepare for the match against Collingwood.
The Queen
September 9, 2022 by 7 Comments
It’s the first day of the rest of a different life for Ian Hauser after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Qualifying Final review and Semi-final preview
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke analyses the noble performance of the Pies against Geelong and looks at the game against Freo on Saturday.
Finals Week 2: Sal’s preview
September 9, 2022 by 1 Comment
Sal looks at this weekend’s AFL semi-finals and is warming up with a few Spring selections.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Music Trip – Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, and Pebble Beach
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Day 3 of Col’s USA travels sees him along the coast between Big Sur and Monterey, and a quick round of golf at Pebble Beach.
Almanac Music: Songs and Days of the Week – ‘Friday I’m in Love’ by The Cure
September 9, 2022 by 30 Comments
So many songs have a day of the week in their title. KD looks into this phenomenon, provides an example, and asks Almanackers to put forward choices of their own.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Music Trip – Day 1
September 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
Col’s arrived in the USA and he reports on his first day down in Monterey, California.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Finals Week 1 and NRLW Round 4: Great expectations as we head into the finals
September 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NRL finals are here at last with four fascinating match-ups to anticipate. The NRLW also offers a top of the table clash as well as a last chance saloon match-up. All in all, a great weekend of rugby league awaits us!
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