A poem about allergies from Damian Balassone. [With winter here we reprise Damian’s poem from last year -Ed]
Almanac Footy: Sel Murray – North Melbourne’s super boot
July 14, 2025 by 5 Comments
The North Melbourne FC recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary in the VFL/AFL. Roger highlights the playing career of one of the Kangas great champions, full-forward Sel Murray in an in-depth and enlightening tribute.
Almanac Horseracing: It seemed like a good idea at the time – travels with the horse (Part 2)
July 13, 2025 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey and John Craven love their filly Briseis Eclipse and were willing to complete the eight-hour round trip to Warracknabeal to see her go round in the opening maiden. The sandwiches were noteworthy. The filly was at least honest andis not far away from a wine (by all reports).
Adelaide University Blacks FC: Two Greys catch-ups – Melbourne (lunch) and Sydney (dinner)
July 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Adelaide University Blacks FC Grey members are catching up in Sydney and Melbourne shortly. All welcome.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 18 Review / Round 19 Preview
July 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood will look to make amends after their Round 18 loss to Gold Coast in their upcoming Round 19 clash against Fremantle reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025.
Almanac Lunch: With special guest Kelvin Templeton (July 25) – JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT
July 11, 2025 by 3 Comments
Apart from playing footy (and winning a Brownlow), Kelvin Templeton has turned his hand to a many things. In recent times, he’s developed the enthusiasm he has for the written word. His novel ‘Collision’ will be published later this year. Join us for what is sure to be an entertaining and interesting lunch with Kelvin on July 25. All welcome.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: State of the Nation
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal is back home from Origin in Sydney just in time to preview Round 18.
Almanac Life: The Whitburn Coincidence
July 10, 2025 by 4 Comments
Talk about coincidences – an old cricket photo, a funeral in Perth, the musical ‘Hamilton’, the Whitburn Cricket Club in the UK, and more are linked together as explained by John Gordon.
State of Origin 3: A Queensland gathering at the Tanunda Club (Part 1)
July 10, 2025 by 5 Comments
A dozen or so Queenslanders walk into a bar…A pensive, then happy, then raucous lot.
NRL Round 18 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Bring on the bye
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has never coached a team to the wooden spoon but he’ll be doing well to keep the Bunnies off the bottom over the next couple of months says RITV. And he wonders why the club would add a complication to the situation.
Round 17 – Haiku Bob: one by one
July 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob celebrates Collingwood, a team on fire despite the wintry weather, and their Round 17 win against Carlton.
Almanac Soccer – Under 14: Stirling Districts v Barossa United
July 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Barossa United Under 14 Girls soccer team has burst onto the seen this year. The girls are starting to be known as The Apprentice Entertainers.
NRL Round 19 (and Origin predictions) – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
July 10, 2025 by 6 Comments
Prop has a look back at Round 18 and previews Round 19 but leaves his most detailed analysis for Origin 3, coming up with an approach for the Queenslanders to win a game which has the potential to enter rugby league mythology.
Round 17: St Kilda 10.14.74 d by Hawthorn 14.10.94
July 9, 2025 by 1 Comment
In this creative exercise from the mind of Patrick O’Brien, he asks ChatGPT to give us some analysis of the plight of the St Kilda FC. So what does AI make of Ross Lyon? And where does this leave us? [Intriguing idea – JTH]
Almanac Music: What Are Your Ten Best Australian Songs?
July 9, 2025 by 32 Comments
Triple J’s upcoming “Hottest 100 of Australian Songs” had Smokie considering his favourite Australian tracks. And he asks Almanac readers “What are your 10 best Australian songs?”
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 9: 1970 – 1971
July 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dave Turpin features the years 1970 and 1971 in his footy series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 10 – Milawa to Tarrawingee: Not a Gallop
July 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
It’s a selective slow pedal from Milawa to Tarrawingee for Peter Clark as he takes in some of the gourmet delights of the area. Tarrawingee, a long established Ovens and King League football club and a famous former son – ‘The Galloping Gasometer’ feature in this part of the journey.
Almanac Books: ‘If I Could …’ – Matt Zurbo Book Launch (July 20)
July 9, 2025 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo invites all Almanackers, friends, kids, and grandkids to the July 20 launch of his new children’s book ‘If I Could …’. It will be a cracker!
Almanac Travel: The Big Match
July 8, 2025 by 2 Comments
Scott Hunt recalls a trip to Sicily to explore his wife’s mother’s background. In Palermo, they enjoyed the cultural delights of the city, especially the celebrations by supporters of the local soccer club’s victory.
Round 18 – AFL Season 2025 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your footy team is playing in Round 18 this weekend.
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