The Muse has been listening to coaches’ press conferences and they’re driving him mad. He remembers the days when coaches actually said something.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’
April 25, 2026 by 27 Comments
Kevin Densley’s ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’ poetry collection is as timely as ever on Anzac Day. Read on for some poignant and arresting reflections on Australian soldiers who fought in World War I. [For ANZAC Day 2026 we reprise Kevin’s set of reflective World War I poems- Ed]
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs ~ Every Song Vol. 9: February to August 1965 plus ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album
April 24, 2026 by 10 Comments
1965 was a pivotal year for Bob Dylan with the release of, what is acknowledged, one of the most celebrated recorded albums released in music history, ‘Highway 61 Revisited’. In his latest episode of Dylan Cover Songs, Karl Dubravs takes readers for a magical trip along Highway 61. [This is an absolute cracker Karl – well done! ED]
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: So close but so far
April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
Although beaten by five points, Peter Fuller felt surprisingly calm and only mildly disappointed by Carlton’s performance in their Round 6 clash against Collingwood, as he explains.
Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 2
April 23, 2026 by 8 Comments
Intrepid gumshoe Swifty Taylor considers his predilection for closure
Almanac Horseracing: It’s A Gas Gas Gas
April 23, 2026 by 4 Comments
The People’s Elbow offers his thoughts on the main races at Flemington this weekend. Interestingly, he finds comparisons to gas policy in Australia. (Alert: some coarse language)
Sal’s Preview – Round 7: Through a Dark Blue Hue
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal brings perspective to the Elijah Hollands situation and makes his call on likely Round 7 winners. This week’s major track meets are at Flemington and Morphettville.
2026 NRL – RITV: National Junior Athletics Championships and South Sydney v St George Illawarra Dragons
April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
It’s been a big week for RITV with the National Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane as well as the Rabbitohs’ clash with the Dragons. But he got a surprise at the Glen Hotel on Saturday night – a pub with no NRL!
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: Tipping comps – The Good, the Sad and the Ugly
April 23, 2026 by 10 Comments
The Prospector sifts through the issues involved when you join a tipping competition. It’s a complicated situation, to say the least!
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
April 23, 2026 by 9 Comments
Prop by the Sea dips into the catalogue of Cold Chisel to bring us his take on the state of play in the NRL’s Rounds 7 and 8.
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: morning coffee
April 23, 2026 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob found much to contemplate as he savoured his morning coffee after the Pies defeated the Blues in Round 6. (Readers, savour the wonderful humanity of his concluding thought – Ed.)
Round 6 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Friday Night Lights
April 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
An inspired Marcus Holt puts the Cats win over the Dogs into verse
Almanac Music: A Ruddy Good Idea!
April 22, 2026 by 4 Comments
Richard Griffiths has come up with a ‘Ruddy good idea’ setting up a tour featuring Mike Rudd of Spectrum fame performing in the Sydney/Canberra area during October. Richard also will be performing in Mike’s backing band. [Congratulations on the initiative Richard – these will be cracking shows! ED.]
Almanac Horse Racing: Fun With Numbers 2
April 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
Pestwac goes back to the track with insights (?) into systems that improve the odds of you winning.
2026 NRL Round 8 – A new logo for the Almanac Rugby League Crew
April 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
After introducing the new Almanac rugby league crew logo, editor Ian Hauser runs his eye over the week in rugby league – another coach sacked, more major injuries, suspensions – it’s all happening!
Almanac Footy History: The man behind the medal – the life of Charles Brownlow (1861-1924)
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Read (Geelong FC) this detailed piece by Bob Gartland and Tony Joel on the life of Charles Brownlow. [Published in The International Journal of the History of Sport]
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Gold Coast beat latest version of Baby Bombers as local footy settles in
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Multitasking radio commentator Dan Lonergan takes us around the grounds as he describes the footy action in both the AFL (Round 6) on the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (Round 2) at Red Hill.
Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 7.
Almanac Radio: Believe it or not – Only in Canberra
April 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
George Smith recalls Canberra in 1986 and the difficulty achieving a FM community radio licence for the music starved listeners at the time.
Almanac Rugby League: Time’s up, Ground Announcer
Paul Harman, like most footy fans (and sports fans in general, come to think of it), can’t stand the screeching of ground announcers and the intrusion of loud music at games. If only what happens in his imagination came true! (Alert: contains some course language.)