Congratulations to Paul Daffey who has been shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards and Premier’s History Award for 2020 for his recent footy book.
Almanac Memoir: Dankness on the Edge of Town
September 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Who was that band? Kevin Densley tries to remember the name of the band who sang ‘Varicose Veins’ at a Geelong gig in 1981.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview and tips for Moonee Valley and Caulfield
September 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his preview and tips for this weekend’s racing at Moonee Valley and Caulfield.
Almanac (NSW) Footy: The Carey-Bunton Medal and the NSW Team of the Season
September 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Carey-Bunton medal voting has been finalised and the NSW team of the Season 2020 has been selected. Rocket Rod Gillett has sent us the details.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Revolutionising ball-handling and the bad karma that comes with it
September 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
‘Collingwood are training with footballs dipped in baby oil to simulate dewy Brisbane conditions.’ Sean Mortell couldn’t believe his ears! He took in the clash of the birds to see how that plan worked out.
Almanac Footy: I hope Browny kicks a heap of goals – A fan’s lament
September 25, 2020 by 11 Comments
Andrew Starkie is experiencing a wide range of emotions as he deals with the decision by his club, North Melbourne, to dispense with the services of Ben Brown.
The Lockdown Poems
September 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
Damian Balassone is back with his poetic take on issues ranging from sex in the COVID age via ancient Roman poets to the US presidential election. Cheeky bugger!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Round 20 preview: Dragons, Dragons, wherefore art thou?
September 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
The final round of the 2020 NRL competition plays out this weekend. Ian Hauser is always on the lookout for a winner as he surveys the games in prospect.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 review, Finals preview
September 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is completely undeterred by Collingwood’s loss to Port. He still believes a Magpie flag is achievable, and he builds a case for the True Believers.
Almanac Rugby League: ‘Rugby league – the greatest game of all’
September 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Murray Bird may be better known in Almanac circles for his Australian football pedigree but he has long-term roots in rugby league as well. A few years ago, he took in a Queensland Cup match to test out the code’s claim to be ‘the greatest game of all’.
‘The Champs of 1950………’ by KB Hill
September 24, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill searches behind the scenes to uncover the story of Wangaratta’s 1950 premiership in the O & M League. (A classic piece of KB Hill research and writing – Ed.)
The Footy Almanac 2007 Grand Final – Geelong v Port Adelaide: A dismal end
September 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
After a long season following the Power, John Kingsmill was left watching distraught faces in the away change rooms of the MCG just half an hour after a horror Grand Final loss to the Cats in 2007.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Pies Ported, and heading West (Floreat Pica Society)
September 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
The FPS report this week comes all the way from Bangkok, courtesy of Paul McKay. Unfortunately for Paul, the Magpies couldn’t get the better of the ladder leaders.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: The day Bruce Doull waved at me
September 23, 2020 by 9 Comments
In honour of the great man’s recent 70th birthday, John Baker recalls an encounter with Bruce Doull back in 1985.
A case for every team in the 2020 AFL Finals Series
September 23, 2020 by 3 Comments
Looking for a reason why your team can win the 2020 AFL Premiership? Anna Pavlou makes the case for you.
Round 6 – Richmond v Sydney: Altered States (or A Celebration of Brisbane Footy and Buses)
September 23, 2020 by 16 Comments
Better late than never! Ben Fenton-Smith regales with a tale of being a Tiger fan in unfriendly (or simply uncaring) territory for most of his life, before the pandemic relocated the team into his own backyard. [Worth the wait – Ed.]
FEARLESS 2020 Round 17: As competitors pass through the entrance to the main stadium…
September 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Fearless reviews the happenings of Round 17 and pays tribute to some departing players and coaches.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Port too good for Good ol’ Collingwood
September 22, 2020 by 5 Comments
In Scott Pendlebury’s record breaking game it was a disappointing result for Collingwood fan Danielle Hakim as Port down the Pies in their Round 18 match.
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