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.
Finals Week 1 – Adelaide v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): The Boys are Back in Town
September 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
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.
NRL Round 27 – Prop’s proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
September 4, 2025 by 8 Comments
The Prospector offers his thoughts on the last round of the NRL while Prop by the Sea ventures to the Emerald Isle via the Persian Gulf.
NRL Round 27 – Permutations and Combinations (aka Snakes and Ladders)
September 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser revisits a childhood favourite, Snakes and Ladders, as he sorts out what might happen in the NRL’s Round 27.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s Preview: Let the Spring Begin
September 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal offers his analysis of Week 1 of the AFL Finals as well as a his thoughts on the main races at Moonee Valley.
Almanac Finals – Week 1: George’s (very considered) analysis of the AFL contenders
September 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
Based on the many games he sees as an usher at the MCG, and to start the discussion about this year’s AFL finals race, George Grossek offers some thoughtful analysis on the premiership contenders. He welcomes your thoughts?
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 17: 1990 – 1992
September 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
This is the penultimate episode in David Turpin’s epic ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
Almanac Footy: Tears and fears for two tiers?
September 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
With a gulf between the top and lower half clubs on the AFL ladder Reject Phil considers how competitive has the AFL been lately.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With critical games in the Hampden League to determine Finals makeup, and Finals played in the Mininera and South West District Leagues, Dandy Andy presents his report on the matches played.
Almanac Footy: What Finals Take
September 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Old Dog is 58, has played 730+ games. This was his message to his team when they didn’t make finals.
Almanac Books: ‘Premiership Reflections – The League Premierships of the Swan Districts Football Club’ (by Brian Dawson)
September 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Brian Dawson, academic and former premiership coach of Swan Districts FC, has written a history of the club’s premierships in his recently published book ”Premiership Reflections – The League Premierships of the Swan Districts Football Club’. The book is now available for purchase.
Almanac Books: ‘Only Golfers Can Understand’ – Michael Pardy
September 2, 2025 by 11 Comments
Almanacker Michael Pardy has released a poetry collection ‘Only Golfers Can Understand’. You have the chance to win one of three copies Michael is giving away to Almanac readers. [Congratulations Pards, and thank you for your generous giveaway – Eds]
Almanac Music: Long Live The Prince…Of Darkness.
September 2, 2025 by 4 Comments
With the recent passing of The Prince Of Darkness, Scott Hunt pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath.
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