The weekend’s mud at the Splendour in the Grass music festival reminded Ian Wilson of a similar experience almost 40 years ago.
Almanac Life: The Second and Definitely Final Narara Music Festival 1984
July 26, 2022 by 4 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review/Round 20 Preview – What a weekend!
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What a weekend for Collingwood, the death of two greats, and the Pies came back at the death of the match to win a thriller against the Dons.
Round 19 – West Coast v St. Kilda: Saints fly west and coast over the Eagles
July 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
“Go west!” if you’re a Saints fan in 2022. Perth has been a happy hunting ground for Braham Dabscheck’s St Kilda and in a season that promised plenty before the bye, they’ll take whatever they can to keep the hope of finals alive.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Essendon: Miraculous (Floreat Pica Society)
July 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Regular Floreat Pica Society correspondent Paul McKay usually sends his match reports from Bangkok. But for this game, for the first time, he writes about a game that he attends. And what a game.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Essendon: Footyism
July 25, 2022 by 1 Comment
Jackson Mansell is in raptures after the spiritual experience of watching Collingwood seemingly rise from the dead against Essendon.
You couldn’t script this…
July 25, 2022 by 2 Comments
Michael Pardy muses on the building pressure around 2022’s great escape artists Collingwood and predicts a (perhaps fitting?) finale…
Almanac Teams: (Footy) Life begins at Forty; Best of Number 40 (1980- )
July 25, 2022 by 6 Comments
The skipper on the bench and a 20-year-old with single figure games? The heat is really on now for Rodney Boyd to select his best sides in this his 40th such effort.
Almanac Poetry: Every Odyssey
July 25, 2022 by 2 Comments
Every odyssey has a beginning and an end…but like the filling of a sandwich, arguably most important is what lies between. Kevin Densley taps into Homeric tales for today’s poem, but of course the experiences of major journeys and the doubts involved do not start and end with Homer; they are universal and timeless.
Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League Round 14 – Sorrento v Mt Eliza: Closing time
July 24, 2022 by 15 Comments
It’s fifth versus second as Sorrento hosts Mt Eliza on a winter’s Saturday. David Wilson makes the trip south and (surprisingly) west.
Almanac Mates: ‘What’s up Doc?’
July 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber attended the funeral and wake of his footy mate Bill ‘The Doc’ Doherty OAM, and shares his thoughts of the man and the celebration of his life.
Round 19 – Sal’s Preview: Duck surprise
July 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the form and made his tips for the AFL Round 19 matches this weekend.
Almanac Television: ABC TV – ‘Close to the Bone’
July 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Malcolm McKinnon and Jared Thomas have made a program examining atrocities committed on Aboriginal people in the past, and the consequences of those actions for today. The program will first broadcast on ABC TV this Sunday 24 July.
Almanac Travel: Paris, the Windy Hill brawl, and a phone call
July 22, 2022 by 5 Comments
Inspired by Rob Spurr’s account of difficulties he experienced backpacking, Col recalls problems he faced in Paris, 1974.
Round 18 – Carlton v Geelong
July 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
In accordance with the Michael Voss contention that the Carlton v Geelong clash represented a club audit, Peter Fuller of Green Pen Ticks undertook and completed said audit which is presented herein.
Almanac Baseball: MLB All Star Game
July 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Ruminator runs his eye over the annual All Star baseball match between the National League and the American League.
Almanac Tribute: Vale Larry Storch
July 21, 2022 by 9 Comments
Ian Hauser remembers actor Larry Storch who brought enjoyment to a generation of kids as Corporal Agarn in the 1960s television series ‘F Troop’.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 19: Finals spots on the line
July 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The plot thickens as the NRL enters its last seven rounds. Are the Melbourne Storm ‘gone’? Are the Roosters the ‘dark horse’ of the competition? Can anyone beat Penrith? Rugby league editor Ian Hauser looks at this weekend’s Round 19.
Almanac Family History: Tina Ongarello Reminisces
July 21, 2022 by 21 Comments
The Footy Almanac community passes on its deepest sympathies to Tina Ongarello and the extended Ongarello family on the passing of Tony. Tina wrote about her family and footy some years ago.
Tina Ongarello remembers wonderful days of family and footy. [First published in 2011]
Almanac WAFL – Round 13: Sharks on Top, Tigers Come Alive
July 21, 2022 by 3 Comments
As crook as a dog Les Everett may be, the WAFL correspondent reports on the fallout of Round 13 of the 2022 season from his couch and what the stakes are for some clubs as the season nears its conclusion.
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