Round 9 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, when, and where?

Who, where, and when does your team play in Round 9?

AusPol101: Young people are a demographic that few understand, but the Greens have cracked the code.

Grace Mackenzie is not too impressed with the major parties’ attempts to reach younger voters via their wooden social media posts – except for the Greens. She explains why.

A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 4

Peter Clark continues with Episode 4 of his ‘A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ series, this week featuring the Stawell v Minyip match.

Round 8 – Carlton v Adelaide: Mothers’ Day Becomes Daughter’s Day At Docklands

Watching his Blues defeat the Crows with his daughter was a delightful way for Matty to spend Mothers’ Day

Almanac Rugby League: Embracing The Storm

As a ‘dyed in the wool’ long suffering Saints supporter for over the past fifty years Ian Wilson now turns his attention and support to the NRL, and in particular, Melbourne Storm as he explains.

Almanac Music: Gary Brooker of Procol Harum has sadly passed away

‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the greatest songs of all time. Gary Brooker, who composed the music for the song, and was the leader of ‘Procol Harum’ passed away in February, aged 76, and will be sadly missed by all who loved his music.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review – Round 9 Preview

Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 8 loss to Richmond and previews their forthcoming Round 9 match against the Bulldogs.

Round 8 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers make the Wright statement

It was a great win against the odds for the Bombers in their Round 8 match against the Hawks made even more memorable considering five late withdrawals from the side.

Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 12

The Kiwi domination made a big comeback this week in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, with the Brumbies seemingly the last best hope for the rest of the sides.

Round 8 – Richmond v Collingwood: Glass Half Full (Floreat Pica Society)

Guy Fazzino can see the bright side in the Pies loss to an improving Richmond.

Almanac Music: Wantok Musik Volume 3

Wantok Musik celebrates their 21st anniversary with the third volume in their compilation series – find out more inside.

The Great 2022 Free Rail Travel Challenge: Part 2 – Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase

RDL hit the tracks again en route to another of Victoria’s wonderful tracks of a different kind – Warrnambool Racecourse (The Bool).

Almanac Teams: Ask for more, 34 (1980- )

Here’s the double up for Number 34s from Rodney Boyd, packed with some interesting names and stories from their time in the VFL/AFL and beyond.

Almanac Poetry: From Sheffield, England

Cutlery drawers can be interesting places – some contain family history going back generations, as this week’s poem from Kevin Densley demonstrates.

Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Mojo back?

In what was billed in South Australia as a preliminary final rematch, Port put in a far better performance to knock off the Doggies. Nick Kossatch reports.

Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: If you don’t mind umpire!

After a few days eating and drinking his way around the wine regions of South Australia, Sal Ciardulli is back on board and previews the AFL Round 8 of matches.

Almanac Racing: King of the Bool does it again

On a red-letter day for jumps racing, a local hero breaks the record, writes RON REED.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Rockabilly Brothers: The Blasters, Phil Alvin, Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore

More fantastic music from Trevor Blainey’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series; this week featuring The Blasters, Phil and Dave Alvin, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.

1972 SANFL Grand Final – North Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Same Again Thanks

It’s fifty years since North Adelaide completed back-to-back SANFL flags. Swish takes a look at the 1972 Grand Final Footy Budget and provides some observations from the Roosters’ acclaimed win in the Champions of Australia a fortnight later.

Almanac Music: Flaming June (Song Lyric)

Once in a blue moon, Kevin Densley offers one of his song lyrics for Footy Almanac readers to ponder. This one, ‘Flaming June’, was written in about 1990, and strongly influenced by one of his favourite paintings of the time.