Dips shares possibly the only preview you’ll need before the Qualifying Final.
SANFL 1973 Grand Final – Glenelg v North Adelaide: The Stud Gets Up
August 29, 2022 by 6 Comments
The 1973 SANFL Grand Final went down as a classic tussle, not decided until deep in the final term after a famous mark by Graham Cornes. Swish takes us back almost 50 years, to a time of car-salesman coaches, Vulcan oil heaters and groovy graphics.
Almanac Rugby: Week 3 of The Rugby Championship
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
History was made in Aotearoa (the wrong type if you’re a fan of the All Blacks) when the Argentinians won for the first time and consigned their opponents to defeat for the third time in a row at home. Brian the Ruminator has the wrap up of that match and a heartening win for the Wallabies over the World Cup holders.
Almanac Teams: What’s six times nine? Obscure 42s (1980- )
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
He’s back at it again with some of the more interesting names who have donned the Number 42 jumper. Rodney Boyd’s side this week contains boxing, bouncing and batteries!
Finals Week 1 – AFL 2022 Footy Fixture Finals
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here is the AFL 2022 fixture for Finals Week 1 detailing who, where, and when the finalists will be playing.
Almanac Poetry: Holiday
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Today’s poem from Kevin Densley is about the gossamer delights of a romantic gourmet getaway…
Bendigo Football Netball League Qualifying Final – Strathfieldsaye v Golden Square: Dreams
August 28, 2022 by 16 Comments
It’s Qualifying Final day in Bendigo. David Wilson writes of an open, flowing game, of The Cranberries, of the diggings and the oval ball.
Almanac Arts: Filling the Cultural Reservoir
August 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Melbourne is a city full of such diverse and wonderful cultural activities to participate in as Ian Wilson so clearly shows.
Round 23 – Carlton v Collingwood – Mum’s the word, there’s a fox in the hen house (or a Magpie in the Blues’ house)
August 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Collingwood fan Ramon Dobb was invited to the Carlton President’s Lunch before the Blues/Pies clash, and this is his story of a Pies’ fan amongst the Blues.
Almanac Autographs: Signature moments
August 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rob Spurr goes through memory lane after discovering his old dusty brown autograph book and shares a few back stories behind them. Including one with Manchester United Legend Denis Law. Kids these days do not know how hard it was to get the elusive scribble back in the day.
Almanac Life: Almanacker wins prestigious Australian Award
August 26, 2022 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob has his tongue firmly in his cheek with this cheeky piece!
When Poetry Wins You Games of Footy
August 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A little old tale set in the desolate expanses of the Western Australian Wheatbelt was a 34 year old maniacal, psychopathic veteran of the game that had regrettably lost the dressing room at the big dance, but gracious for all the achievements that the Boddington Football Club had accomplished along the way to reach the Grand Final. Was it because of a poem he wrote that changed their fortunes around? Ian Wilson shares his story.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2022 – Things to do/places to go/ thoughts to have QF1
August 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Some thoughts from Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life in the lead up to Finals Week 1.
Club nicknames and colours: another perfect season?
August 25, 2022 by 5 Comments
Brian Dawson considers the success of clubs who wear the same colours. [Welcome Brian, we look forward to reading your words – JTH]
Almanac Baseball – Ruminations on MLB and ABL
August 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With the baseball season approaching, Brian The Ruminator ruminates on aspects of both Australian and American baseball leagues.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 24 and NRLW Round 2: Scoreboard blowouts but the fight for finals places tightens
August 25, 2022 by 1 Comment
There were blowouts on the scoreboard but the fight for finals places tightened in the NRL. Ian Hauser reviews the week in rugby league.
Almanac AFLW Tipping Comp: Join before tonight’s season opener
August 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join the AFLW footy tipping comp before tonight’s season opener.
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