Mark Courtney, a passionate Rabbitohs fan and Almanac supporter, recently reprised, in video format, his classic tale about his three decade bromance with his mate Greg.
NRL 2025 Finals, Week 1 – Prop’s proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
September 11, 2025 by 7 Comments
Prop by the Sea’s entourage has moved on to the Emerald Isle while The Prospector has had two weeks of solid tipping. Here are his thoughts for Week 1 of the NRL Finals.
NRL Finals, Week 1 – Can Canberra or the Roosters defy history?
September 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
Can Canberra defy history or will their huge loss in Round 27 simply become a footnote in the annals of NRL finals?
Almanac Podcasts: ‘Rambling’ – Where good blokes meet great conversation
September 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
‘Rambling’ is a new podcast produced by good mates Scott Hunt and Brian Hine. Here, Scott describes the genesis of their podcast, and invites Almanackers to take a listen.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 18: 1993 – End of an era
September 10, 2025 by 3 Comments
In the final episode of his epic series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ David Turpin presents some concluding thoughts of an era of Woomera footy as it had been known came to an end. [Many thanks David for your incredible effort enlightening everyone of the history of footy in Woomera. – Ed]
Finals Week 2: George the Unperturbed has another crack
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
George Grossek’s analysis in the lead-up to the first week of the finals sounded convincing. Only problem is he tipped zilch out of four. This has not dinted his confidence as he gives his thoughts on Week 2.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap – Finals time
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dandy Andy reviews the Grand Final in the South West District League, the Preliminary Final in the Mininera and District League, and Qualifying and Elimination Finals in the Hampden League.
Almanac Music: Top Ten – Australia’s best three-piece bands
September 9, 2025 by 16 Comments
Thinking about Australia’s best bands while out walking, Sean Curtain was struck by how many were three-piece. He lists his favourites.
Almanac Teams – Finals Fiends
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
From a dearth to awash – Rodney Boyd flips the script on last week’s side and gives us a powerful bunch who have appeared in September (or October) more than most.
Almanac Poetry: The Life and Death of Ben Hall
September 8, 2025 by 1 Comment
Over the years, KD has written and published a number of short poems about bushranger Ben Hall. Here, for the first time, is a longer, more complete take on Hall’s life, drawing from those earlier poems but also containing a considerable amount of new material.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Taka Finds God
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Gerard Cashill (whose pen-name is Jezza 25) met Taka through a Japanese sewing group. The rest is history.
Finals Week 1 – Adelaide v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): The Boys are Back in Town
September 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino, of the Floreat Pica Society, makes the trip to Adelaide (along with the convoy on the Western Highway) to watch his Pies and is not disappointed.
Almanac Life: A Market Stall Different to the Rest
September 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull recently attended the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival where they came across an unusual, and important, stall: Cure for Sienna.
Almanac Footy: Photos from a water boy; Last Round, 2025 – Matt Zurbo loves Otway!
September 6, 2025 by 3 Comments
Photos from a water boy, last Round, 2025. Another superb collection of images from the Old Dog capturing so wonderfully the spirit of community and belonging through sport.Matt Zurbo loves Otway! [Cracking photos Old Dog! – Ed]
Almanac Racing: Moir Stakes Day, The Valley – 6 September 2025
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It is Moir Stakes Day at The Valley this Saturday and Dandy Andy has cast his eye over the card and selected his tips for punters to consider.
Almanac Music: Winter warmth at the Wheaty
September 5, 2025 by 2 Comments
Peter Crossing reviews two great nights of music at The Wheaty as part of the SA Deep South ‘Roots & Blues’ Festival 2025.
Almanac Cultural Activities: A day at The Ballarat International Foto Biennale
September 5, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is now open. Ian Wilson visited many of the exhibitions on display and presents his report of his impressions.
Almanac Events: ACS Annual Dinner with Greg Chappell
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invite readers to their Annual Dinner featuring Greg Chappell as the guest speaker.
NRL Round 26 – RITV: Athletics leads the way
September 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
South Sydney had a bye last weekend so RITV turns his attention to his other sporting passion, athletics. And what a good story it is!
Almanac Rugby League – The 26th Annual Tom Brock Lecture: Stories of PNG Rugby League
September 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
Patrick Skene had his first rugby league story published on The Footy Almanac in 2014. This week he presented the 26th Annual Tom Brock Lecture in Sydney, speaking about the history of rugby league in Papua New Guinea and their entry into the NRL in 2028.
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