The Knights and the Dolphins will duke it out for the last spot in the NRL finals while a couple places are still up for grabs in the NRLW.
Almanac Memoir: Ken Piesse’s ‘Living the Dream’ has hit the shelves
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ken Piesse’s new book is out now. A memoir, it tells the story of a lucky life in sport, especially cricket and footy.
Almanac Travel: Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – More of Spain and end of the journey
September 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
What a fabulous European trip it has been for Sal Ciardulli and his wife Jenny! Sal updates his diary with their final days in Spain before they head home just in time for the finals.
Round 24 – Carlton v St Kilda: Happy Days!
September 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Gerard Cashill recaps the Round 24 match between Carlton St Kilda, a showdown that holds a special significance for him.
Almanac Books: ‘Cherrywood’ by Jock Serong
September 4, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac is excited to promote Jock Serong’s new novel ‘Cherrywood’, which will be launched this week.
Lachie Neale
September 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
Cripps or Neale? Damian Balassone knows who he prefers.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Brillance and Brutality’ – Dan Eddy
September 3, 2024 by 4 Comments
RagingBull (Callum Quirk) reviews Dan Eddy’s book ‘Brilliance and Brutality’ the story of Carlton and Richmond and the Grand Finals they played in 1969, 1972, and 1973.
Almanac Events: Australian Society for Sports History presents – Early Years of Olympic Golf
September 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
The Australian Society for Sports History invite you to their upcoming event on 16 October with a presentation by Michael Sheret – Early Years of Olympic Golf. Bookings are now open.
Almanac Life: Ballarat … This Is Where Wind Starts!
September 3, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson moved to Ballarat twelve months ago and absolutely enjoys his new life there. According to Ian, one of the best spots to escape the weather is The Art Gallery of Ballarat as he takes us on a tour of the gallery.
Almanac Music: Vale – Dave Kimber
September 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
Vale Dave Kimber who passed away at his home in California. Dave provided many fascinating stories about his musical career both here in Australia and home in America.
Almanac Poetry: The Geelong College Gates, Geelong, Victoria
September 2, 2024 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a hitherto unpublished one concerning a former student’s bravery commemorated by gates at The Geelong College.
Almanac Travel: Just For Laughs Festival Montreal, Day 3
September 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
More from Ian Wilson’s trip in 2017 to Canada, with artistic flair on full display.
Almanac Golf: A love of golf
August 31, 2024 by 8 Comments
Bernard Whimpress remembers ‘Pud’, and his love of golf. A golfer with ‘one of the ugliest golf swings’ you’d ever see, a man whose livelihood during the Depression was golf who became a long time caddie at the The Royal Adelaide Golf Club – with many stories to tell. [Language warning – Ed.]
Almanac Footy: Rookies
August 31, 2024 by 7 Comments
Like many Hawks’ supporters Trucker Slim was not expecting to be playing finals footy but the young Hawks have surprised many as Trucker explains.
Almanac Footy: Like-A-Looks 11
August 31, 2024 by 4 Comments
It’s time for Old Dog’s Annual Like-A-Looks!
Almanac Life: A Week at Fiskville
August 30, 2024 by 9 Comments
Smokie recalls the week he spent at a fire-fighting training course
Almanac Pubs: Mystery Pub – The Hotel Royal
August 30, 2024 by 15 Comments
Mickey and Claire’s ‘mystery pub’ this week is The Hotel Royal in Torrensville. For Mickey it begs the question of how many ‘Royal’ hotels there are as he reports on their night out.
Almanac Footy: The AA
August 30, 2024 by 9 Comments
The 2024 AFL All-Australian Team has Old Dog fuming as he vents his spleen regarding the selections.
Almanac Footy: WAFL Finals Preview – Swan Song
August 30, 2024 by 14 Comments
Peter Baulderstone previews the first round of WAFL finals and declares his undying support for local footy and Swan Districts. Go the Black Ducks!
NRL Round 25 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Mamma Mia – here we go again!
August 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RITV has a hot date with Mrs RITV on Friday night which keeps him away from the Rabbitohs debacle. Probably a good thing all round.
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