Sal Ciardulli checks out the form for the Caulfield Carnival and Royal Randwick this weekend and selects his tips for a winner or two.
Almanac Life: Friday Night Rivers
October 8, 2021 by 7 Comments
The gathering storm, the carpark, a mystery man, and squawking magpies are all part of Kate Birrell’s day before she sets off on her jog.
Almanac Archives: Raising Arizona
October 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
From the Footy Almanac Archives ten years ago, these thoughts were on Trucker Slim’s mind.
Almanac Life (and Music): Sheepish Confessions
October 8, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sheepish confessions … we all have things we like that make us feel a little embarrassed, whether it be a band or film, or something similar. In this Friday’s column, KD makes a sheepish confession, and invites Almanackers to share one of their own.
Almanac Rugby League: Farewell Benji Marshall
October 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to NRL and NZ rugby league great Benji Marshall who has announced his retirement.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final: The last word
October 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Almanac’s rugby league editor Ian Hauser has the last word on the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Weddings Parties Anything ‘Roaring Days’
October 6, 2021 by 12 Comments
In the 15th of his reviews of classic Australian albums, Smokie looks back on “Roaring Days” by Weddings Parties Anything, an album to which he has found himself turning during Melbourne’s lockdown
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final Review: Panthers triumph!
October 5, 2021 by 2 Comments
Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (South Sydney) return to review Sunday night’s absorbing 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Baseball: MLB Postseason Preview
October 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
Brian The Ruminator puts forward his thoughts about the forthcoming Major League Baseball season.
Almanac Music: Angel
October 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo begins a regular series of stories about his extensive experiences related to music and its impact on his life and relationships.
Almanac Poetry: 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai – Leaning towards the Landlords
October 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob presents some of the many amazing haikus received during the 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai.
Montsalvat Wedding
October 5, 2021 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone takes us to a very interesting wedding event through the suburbs of Melbourne to the idyll of Montsalvat.
Almanac Poetry: A trio of poems – Tommy Mallet
October 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Not one but three poems for your enjoyment from Tommy Mallet this week.
Almanac Footy – WAFL Grand Final: It all adds up for the Lions
October 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
It was an emphatic win for the Lions in the WAFL, the second big grand final in as many weeks for Perth and Les Everett was on hand to document the victory.
Almanac Poetry: The Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha Syndrome
October 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
ABBA’s upcoming release of their first album of new material in 40 years reminded Kevin Densley of a poem he’d written, loosely based on fact, inspired by the band in their then retirement.
Almanac Teams: Best 22 (1980- )
October 4, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ironic given the number and its association with the best side a club can put up, but Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 22 team shows a few limitations compared to the smaller numbers we’ve seen so far.
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