Damian Balassone contributes a uniquely numerical take on Bob Dylan lyrics (and titles). And he asks for readers’ contributions.
Almanac Tennis: Gertrude Augustus “Gussie” Moran
June 10, 2026 by 2 Comments
With Wimbledon almost upon us, Glen! takes us back for a look at the career of U.S. player Gertrude Augustus “Gussie” Moran
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 5)
June 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Continuing his series of recollections from his time at the Melbourne Football Club, Richard Griffiths tells the story of the talented Allen Jakovich
2026 NRL Round 15 – Into the second half and not a lot seems to have changed
June 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Just back from a trip to Japan, Ian Hauser gets the impression that not a lot has changed in the NRL over the past month or so.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 13 Review/ Round 14 Preview
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reports on another nail biting finish in Collingwood’s narrow loss to Melbourne in their Round 13 clash.
Round 14 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2026: Who, where, and when
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 14 of the AFL 2026 Footy Season.
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Floreat Pica Society Report
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Michael Waters presents the Floreat Pica Society Round 13 match report which saw Melbourne edge out the Pies in a closely fought match.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Cricket Society Annual Dinner with Todd Greenberg, CEO Cricket Australia
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Todd Greenberg, CEO of Cricket Australia will be the Australian Cricket Society’s special guest speaker at their Annual Dinner on Friday 24 July.
Round 13 – Essendon v Carlton: Blue night for Bombers
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Their narrow 5 points loss showed a much better effort from the Bombers in their Round 13 match against the Blues at the MCG.
Almanac Footy (WAFL) – East Perth v South Fremantle: How far have the premiers fallen?
June 8, 2026 by 1 Comment
Les Everett went to Leederville Oval in round 9 to see last year’s grand finalists. He came away asking whether Stanley Wright is the best kick in the WAFL, or, in the world?
Almanac Poetry: “I want to be a Greek god”
June 8, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as an early unpublished work about romantic youthful ambitions.
Round 13 – Sydney v St Kilda: One stoppage cost the Saints
June 8, 2026 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson just wanted to see maniacal pressure from the Saints in their visit to the SCG. They delivered, but in the end one stoppage cost them the four points.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Q Clash 31 – One more yelp from an invisible pivot in time
June 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Like his beloved Lions in Q Clash 31, Shane Reid emerges from the darkness. With plenty of the season left to go, he is hopeful of at least one more podium appearance by the Lions.
Round 13 – West Coast v Port Adelaide: Power leave Eagles with the four points
June 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
Kossypowerman reports on Port Adelaide’s gutsy six-point win against a spirited West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.
Round 13 – Bulldogs find their bite to claw comeback victory against wasteful Hawks
June 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
A tale of two teams. Kristian Cavallo recounts the fight for dominance between the Hawks and Bulldogs during Round 13.
Almanac Footy: Benny Hill and the Bombers
June 7, 2026 by 3 Comments
Richard Griffiths compares the prospective appointment of the next Bombers coach in Benny Hill comedic proportions.
Round 13 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Rampaging Dogs humble Hawks
June 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Louie Cina recaps the Hawks’ second-half capitulation against the Dogs and looks ahead to Hawthorn’s post-bye road trip up North.
Almanac Footy: Mid-season footy reviews – Part 4
June 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger considers the fortunes and future prospects for Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, and Sydney in his mid-season AFL 2026 reviews.
Almanac Racing: One Hundred Ways to Lose Your ‘Couta’ – A Broken Punter’s Lament
June 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Wayne Peake has created ‘A Broken Punter’s Lament’ to the tune of Paul Simon’s ’50 Ways to leave Your Lover’.
Almanac Road Trip: Plenty of horses and umpires at Swan Hill but no trains
June 5, 2026 by 8 Comments
With the three day Swan Hill Cup carnival occurring this weekend we reprise Roger Lowrey’s report of the carnival, his punting mates, and other attractions undertaken on his trip in 2022.
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