It’s been a mixed bag for rugby league this week – the loss of one of the greats brought about a huge outpouring of appreciation while an errant trainer on the field demeaned the notion of fair play. There’s also a great opportunity coming up with this year’s Tom Brock Lecture. It’s all happening!
NRL Round 23 and NRLW Round 6 – A lecture, a loss and a disgrace: another week in rugby league
August 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Almanac Footy History: The truth behind Greg Williams failure to register a Brownlow vote in Round 10, 1993.
August 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
After years of research, Almanac investigative writer Richard Griffiths has uncovered the saga of how Diesel Williams could possibly have missed out on the 1993 Brownlow Medal. This is the final word. (We think)
The Unions Fighting Fund
August 6, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Union Fighting Fund was recently wound up, and the proceeds donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Smokie was there as a representative of his old union.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 13: 1978-1980
August 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his in-depth history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992, Part 13 examines the years 1978-1980.
Almanac Family History: James ‘Dun’ Hay – Captain of Celtic, Ayr United, Newcastle United and Scotland, and other stories
August 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
Members of Roy Hay’s family are remembered in three biographies including his grandfather Scottish soccer legend James Dun Hay and his incredible career.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 14 – Goorambat to Oxley: The Last Stand
August 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
Episode 14 of Peter Clark’s ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ sees Peter travelling from Chiltern to Goorambat and deep within the historic Kelly region.
Round 22 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
August 5, 2025 by
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 22 of AFL Season 2025.
Almanac Music: Cancer in Rats – a critical review of Dave Warner, a very under-valued Australian rock artist
August 5, 2025 by 23 Comments
Rick Kane reviews the musical styling of Suburban Boy Dave Warner in the 1970s. [We reprise this excellent piece from 2015 -ED]
Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2025 – Round 22 Match Results
August 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Check out the results for AFL Season 2025 Round 22 matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 analyses the Round 21 loss against against Brisbane, and previews the upcoming important Round 22 match against Hawthorn.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
August 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
As the season comes to an end, with many teams in the three major Western District Football leagues still fighting for a place to play in the finals, Dandy Andy updates the latest results from the leagues.
Round 21 – Collingwood v Brisbane (Floreat Pica Society)
August 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
Not the result Andrew Fithall was after for his Magpies as they went down to the Brisbane Lions at the MCG in this report for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Teams: Fashions on the field
August 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sartorial splendour or fashion faux pas? Rodney Boyd’s side this week concerns those who opted for a different look during their AFL careers.
Almanac Rugby League – Vale Sam Backo
August 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
The rugby league world is mourning the passing of Sam Backo, the rampaging front rower of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to a great player and a wonderful servant of the community.
Almanac Poetry: Eurotrash
August 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Previously unpublished, Kevin Densley’s poem is set around the turn of the new millennium when the Euro was the new currency on the block and Eurodance music had replaced New Kids on the Block.
Round 21 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Fill ‘er up!
August 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
Petrol prices in Adelaide take the cream just like their footy team did against Hawthorn reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Round 21 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Zoop, Zop, Zip!
August 2, 2025 by 6 Comments
Old Dog stayed up late to write about a superb game of footy played on the Adelaide Oval. [Great stuff Old Dog – JTH]
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Sandown Lakeside, Sunday 3 August 2025
August 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Jumps racing is at Sandown Lakeside this Sunday 3 August and Dandy Andy has cast his eyes over the card and made his tips for the event.
Almanac Music – Lyrics that simply make you think ‘Wow!
August 1, 2025 by 24 Comments
Liam Hauser takes a detour from the regular Kevin Densley music theme to offer Almanac readers a challenge that focuses on lyrics that pack a punch.
Almanac Footy: The Future of Football (Part 1)
With Saudi money making big inroads into the global sports market, Reject Phil starts to think about the potential implications for the AFL in the years ahead.