Close but no cigar to claiming Chas…Rodney Boyd’s got the AFL’s highest individual honour on his mind this week, selecting a side made up of those who almost joined the pantheon of winners but fell agonisingly short. [We all want to be a Richo Man – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: Larkin’s Last Words
September 15, 2025 by 4 Comments
In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley looks at the alleged last words of one of his favourite poets, Philip Larkin (1922-1985).
Almanac Rugby: Lions maul Bulls; farm productivity collapses on the Liverpool Plains
September 15, 2025 by 2 Comments
The Quirindi Lions are premiers, winning a high-scoring affair rather convincingly. Paul Nankivell was there with the travelling Quirindi throng as they broke their thirty year drought.
Almanac Film: Desert Island DVDs
September 14, 2025 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson lists his favourite films and wonders which to select as a Desert Island DVD if the occasion was ever called for. Ian challenges readers to nominate their Desert Island DVDs.
Almanac Horseracing: Makybe Diva Stakes Day – Flemington, 13 September 2025
September 12, 2025 by 1 Comment
It’s Makybe Diva Stakes Day at Flemington on Saturday. Dandy Andy selects his winning tips for punters to consider.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Cloaks are off and Daggers are out
September 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli comments on current footy issues, selects his tips for Finals Week 2, and picks his winners for the Makybe Diva Stakes Day at Flemington.
Almanac Music Review: Paul Kelly, in Melbourne, Sep 7, 2025
September 12, 2025 by 4 Comments
The Almanac welcomes Warwick Hadfield, whose career in journalism and sports writing, and writing and thinking generally, spans half a century. (You may know him from Radio National Brekkie). Having taken guard, he opens his account by paying respect to another 70 year old: Paul Kelly, who recently played the Rod Laver Arena. It seems Paul gave a memorable performance.
Almanac Music: ‘Turn our faces to the West’ – Songs Around the Compass
September 12, 2025 by 116 Comments
The latest installment in KD’s long-running series on popular music themes involves songs connected to compass directions – north, south, east, west and all their variations. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Footy: Harry
September 12, 2025 by 5 Comments
The footy season is over for Otway Districts but not for the Old Dog as the chance for a kick of the footy is too good to refuse.
Almanac Footy: The Truth Behind The QClash
September 12, 2025 by 1 Comment
As CEO of AFL Queensland Richard Griffiths recalls his time as a committee member for the Gold Coast Suns’ bid to become the 17th AFL team in the competition. He also explains the origin behind the term ‘QClash’.
NRL Round 27 – RITV: Jye Gray the shining light in a dull Rabbitohs season
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Jye Gray is RITV’s South Sydney Player of the Year.
Almanac Footy (Life): Classic Tales with Mark Courtney
September 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
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.
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