We have a conundrum – a photograph in need of a context! We know the year and the name of the club, but just where was it, to which association did it belong, and who are the people shown? Please help us solve the mystery.
Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: No, It’s Not Fine!
March 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal is on top of the action on the footy field and at the track as he brings you his tips for Round 2 and the card at Rose Hill.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 3: The big boys to throw their weight around
March 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
A gap between the best and the rest is emerging early in the 2021 NRL competition. Ian Hauser expects ‘the big boys’ to throw their weight around this weekend in Round 3.
‘Andrew Dale……A Fortunate Life……’ by KB Hill
March 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Dale had a long association with footy before getting into the horse racing industry. KB Hill looks back over a successful life immersed in sport.
AFL Club Logos
March 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
If you are in the Footy Almanac footy tipping comp can you please make your club logo your profile pic on ESPN Footy Tips so we can start to calculate the leading club in the teams event.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Rd 5/ Aotearoa Rd 4
March 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
Brian The Ruminator updates us on results in Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby.
Seve – Part 2: The Early Successes
March 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
The early successes of Seve Ballesteros, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke, in the second of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: laid bare
March 24, 2021 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob offers his reflections on returning to the MCG
Geelong’s Record Run: Round 9 1952 – Geelong v South Melbourne (The start of the run)
March 24, 2021 by 6 Comments
Was the VFL’s greatest winning run sparked by a thrashing at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground? Peter Clark commences his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53.
Almanac Soccer: Preston Lions v Melbourne City – A Sleeping Giant Awoken
March 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
Luke Radzminski reports on the Preston Lions victory in their first game in the National Premier League 3 against Melbourne City recently. He also provides some historical background of the Preston Lions Club.
The Unsung – Round 1: Errol Gulden and James Jordan
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
We’re delighted to introduce our second Tuesday columnist, Chris Mangos, who’s come up with a beaut idea for a weekly read. We all love when a young player, of whom we’ve never heard, makes the most of the chance a coach has given him. Someone who is given it a crack behind the scenes, one of ‘The Unsung.’
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: James and Stephen Rowe – Good boy!
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
There was joy galore celebrated in the broadcast box by Stephen Rowe as his son James Rowe kicked his first goal in AFL footy on debut for the Crows as Paddy Grindlay reports.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Seven minutes told the tale
March 23, 2021 by 11 Comments
For all Carlton’s efforts on the night, it’s seven minutes that leave John Butler worried.
The Beeaanly Bugle: In The Beeaanginning
March 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac has had a series of columnists from Deakin Uni. The latest is Connor Hoetzel who will be writing about his local basketball side each week. Here he introduces The Beeaans.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Not sure who your team is playing this week then check out the Round 2 Footy Fixture for all the information you will need.
Almanac Poetry: Kate Kelly (1863-1898)
March 23, 2021 by 10 Comments
Kate Kelly, Ned’s sister, is the subject of this week’s poem by Kevin Densley.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Floreat Pica Society match review
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood supporters, Thailand correspondent Paul A McKay presents the first Floreat Pica Society match report for season 2021.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Scales’ – Tommy Mallet
March 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet delights in the joys of the natural world after a day working in the bush.
Almanac Footy: One quarter at a time
March 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
The ups and downs of Round 1’s Essendon v Hawthorn clash have driven Rick Kane to riff on popular verse.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: Tex in Crows Dream Team form!
March 22, 2021 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber travelled to Adelaide to watch the Crows and Cats play in cricket like conditions. Unfortunately for Bob, Adelaide defied the odds and put on a stellar performance over the disappointing Geelong.
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