Almanac Soccer: Weekly Recap – South in Seventh Heaven After Cupset Fiasco

Luke recaps of the events that unfolded in the Victorian NPL, as South were now knocked out of the Australia Cup by their rival league contenders, but maintained their league form last Saturday holding onto top spot on the ladder

Almanac Footy: First Game

Taking his boys, Angus and Jim, to their first North Melbourne game, Matt Watson also reflects on the time his dad took him to his first match.

Round 4 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, when, and where?

Check out where, when, and who your team is playing in Round 4.

Round 3 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: The Big Chill

With the euphoria of 2016 waning, Neil Anderson can see new flickers of hope being provided by his Bulldogs

Round 3 – There once was a kick after the siren

Troy Brunel-O’Peerents reviews the Round 3 matches in verse.

Almanac Music: Calexico – a musical sound of their own

Calexico is one of those bands with a sound all of their own, and also one of Col’s favourites. Have a listen to their fantastic sounds.

Almanac Poetry: ‘Gerona Street Blues’ – Bill Wootton

Bill Wootton’s poem ‘Gerona Street Blues’ reflects upon life in Keilor during an earlier time.

Round 3 – St. Kilda v Richmond: Lightning can strike twice in the same place twice, even if it is on the other side of the continent!

What a two weeks it has been for the Saints’ big man Max King! According to Braham Dabscheck, lightning struck twice at the end of King’s prolific boot as St Kilda wrestled a win away from Richmond in the last.

Round 3 – Carlton v Hawthorn: Another Grand Final rematch with the closest of margins

Blues fans are up and about and Matt Parker might just be one of their good luck charms in 2022 – he’s been to each of the three wins in person!

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 3 Review, Round 4 Preview

Third time was not the charm for Cam Hooke’s Pies as they gave up a big lead to a rampaging Geelong celebrating their skipper’s milestone. What went right/wrong and how will they fare against West Coast next week?

Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong (Floreat Pica Society)

Garry Stock takes stock of the first Pies loss of the season after leading Geelong by five goals for the FPS, with a little help from Ziggy and Noee.

Almanac Teams: Thirty-two, buckle my shoe (1980- )

Number 32 is definitely a midfielder’s playground and bats surprisingly deep in talent for a high number – Rodney Boyd explains his selections.

Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 7

Double delight for the Blues in back-to-back derbies thanks to pandemic-influenced rescheduling and two of Australia’s top dogs faced off (possibly foreshadowing a clash to come?). Brian the Ruminator gives us the lowdown on Super Rugby Pacific.

Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Promising signs for the Dons

It was not quite the boilover Col was hoping for but the Bombers were not disgraced in their loss against the Dees.

Round 3 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Dawson puts Power up Shit Creek

Adelaide came from nowhere to beat Port in a Showdown that will be remembered for Jordan Dawson’s (wobbly) after-the-siren goal.

Almanac Footy: The day 1000 goals needed no security

IT was as if nobody really noticed when Doug Wade became the first of the modern-day goalkickers to reach four figures, writes RON REED

Round 2 – Haiku Bob: armchair ride

Haiku Bob reflects on some special moments from Round 2.

The Fearon Reserve: Our Field of Dreams

The new VAFA season commences tomorrow and, in B Grade, Williamstown CYMS take on Old Carey at the Fearon Reserve. Smokie tries to explain what “The Fez” means to CY’s people.

Almanac Footy: Season 40 for the Old Dog!

Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]

‘The agony and ecstasy of a Grand Final…” by KB Hill

It may well be April Fool’s Day but there’s no joke about KB Hill’s coverage of the WDCA Grand Final last weekend.