Sal takes us through another patch of races with his tips. Both Melbourne and South Australian races are featured for advice to place a bet on.
1981 Revisited – Round 7: ‘I Love a Rainy Night’
May 8, 2020 by 15 Comments
Round 7 1981, Sam Steele’s weekly review of the season continues. Highlights included, Fitzroy’s memorable win, yellow footballs allowed for use in adverse conditions, and the State Government approving two Sunday games at the MCG.
Almanac Life: Skater Boys
May 8, 2020 by 12 Comments
It might be difficult to comprehend, but Smokie once rode a skateboard – on the West Gate Bridge of all places!
Almanac Poetry – Some recent verse
May 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Some fantastic verse has been published on our site in recent times. Check them out here.
#almanac280 ‘COVID-19’ writing competition: we have a winner (two actually)
May 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Thanks for your entries in the latest #almanac280 writing competition. Another small feast of creativity.
Almanac Flashback – 70s Footy: Prospect Hill to Windy Hill
May 8, 2020 by 11 Comments
Col Ritchie fondly reflects upon the trial and tribulations of following the Bombers with his good mates during the 70s.
And your enemies closer
May 8, 2020 by 6 Comments
What are the most local rivalries in world sport? Dave Brown starts on the Mersey in search of an answer
Almanac Memoir: Denouement, September 2010
May 7, 2020 by 17 Comments
John Harms remembers September, 2010. Especially the night of the Preliminary Final between Geelong and Collingwood, the night his father died. [First published in The Footy Almanac 2010]
Almanac Horseracing – Four characters in search of a racecourse
May 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Four mug punters go virtual to take in the 2020 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. By the end of Day 2, they finally had a ‘system’ that worked. [Some splendid new racing terminology introduced here – JTH]
Bugger Boris!: A cricket team of initials
May 7, 2020 by 17 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber can’t help himself! He has come up with another cricket team to keep everyone guessing; this time, a team of initials!
Almanac Cricket: If you love cricket, you love initials.
May 7, 2020 by 14 Comments
Given the Citrus Bob Utber challenge of recent days, we’re reprising this piece from 2016.
There are so many elements to cricket. John Harms looks at the multi-initialled player throughout history. You probably have a favourite. A piece first published in The Cricket Monthly.
Almanac Rugby League: Excerpts from a rugby league lover’s diary – The Early Years
May 7, 2020 by 4 Comments
Imagine an Adrian Mole-type character thinking back over the childhood competitiveness of two brothers supporting rival teams. Actually, Paul Connolly has already done it for you!
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – Richmond v Geelong: Only three more years of this crap!
May 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Adam McNicol tipped an upset win for the Tigers before they proceeded to lose by their greatest margin ever! The good news was that the coach said that things would be better in three years.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 6 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: The trouble with umpires
May 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
“As if the Dees didn’t have enough problems with dodgy draft picks, why did the umpires have to give them a hard time, too?” Mark Freeman may well have asked. Why indeed?
Almanac Writing Competition – #almanac280: COVID-19
May 7, 2020 by 47 Comments
A new writing challenge for those who are Twitter inclined, or for those who just value brevity. But hurry! This comp closes 6pm Thursday.
Sausage Roll Review: (not quite) Hurling on Hurtle Square
May 6, 2020 by 21 Comments
Even during Covid-19 Mickey Randall finds an opportunity to purchase a sausage roll; here’s his review, is it hit or miss?
Almanac Basketball: Community `Ball – A Way of Life and Opportunity of a Life-time
May 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Last Dance has captured the world’s attention. But there are local equivalents. Steve Earl presents a terrific short film ‘This is Yarra’ about the Yarra Wild Beasts, a community basketball team with quite a story.
Almanac Footy History: 65 years ago Kevin Murray plays his first game for the Fitzroy FC
May 6, 2020 by 11 Comments
Fitzroy great, Kevin Murray is paid a fitting tribute by David Leydon to celebrate the 65th anniversary of his first game of VFL football.
‘Jovial Jack Fergie……’ by KB Hill
KB Hill tells us about Jack Ferguson, the Wangaratta Magpies champion full-back and, later, 3NE radio commentator extraordinaire. He was a pretty good shoe salesman, too!