Welcome to Kieran Magee who goes by the pen name of Grand Final History. In his first article, he tells the story of footy on the radio, as we celebrate the centenary of the first broadcasts. [Terrific history – Ed]
Almanac Footy (History): The 100th Anniversary of the first footy (radio) paywall.
August 13, 2025 by 4 Comments
Round 22 – Haiku Bob: still here
August 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
His beloved Pies may be experiencing a rough patch but Haiku Bob retains the faith!
Almanac Book Launch – ‘Fagan’s Way’ by Chris McLeod and Sam Harvey, Friday 15 August
August 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Join Wilkinson Publishing at the Royal Derby Hotel in Fitzroy this Friday night for the launch of ‘Fagan’s Way’ by Chris McLeod and Sam Harvey. Find the details here.
Almanac Book Review: Braham Dabscheck reviews Brandon Jack’s novel ‘Pissants’
August 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck reviews Brandon Jack’s frank and pointed novel ‘Pissants’ which focuses on a group of fringe players at a fictitious AFL club.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 14: 1981- 1983
August 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin continues his history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992. In Part 13 the years 1981-1983 are highlighted.
Almanac Cricket: Headingley 1975
August 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
Glen! takes us on a 50-year walk down memory lane, reflecting on the Headingley Test Match of 1975
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 15 – Oxley to Edi: Along the Prosecco Road
August 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
In the penultimate instalment of his ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ series, Episode 15 finds Peter Clark wending his way from Oxley to Edi along the Prosecco Road.
Round 23 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Penultimate round of matches for AFL season 2025 finds teams fighting for a place in the Final 8. Find out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Positional Change
August 12, 2025 by 8 Comments
Where do you go when you’re having a bad match? It’s easy explains Damian Balasssone in his poem ‘Positional Change’.
Almanac Footy Tipping: Our 2025 AFLW tipping comp is now open, season starts Aug 14.
August 11, 2025 by 4 Comments
The 2025 Footy Almanac AFLW tipping comp is open for entries. Jump in before the season starts this Thursday (Aug 14)
Almanac Lunches: ACS invites you to lunch with Neil Balme
August 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Australian Cricket Society will feature footy legend Neil Balme as their guest speaker at their upcoming ‘Footy Finals Fever’ lunch on Thursday 28 August 2025.
Almanac Poetry: In Expectation
August 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley deals with the build-up to a much-anticipated event, rather than the event itself.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 22 Review / Round 23 Preview
August 9, 2025 by 1 Comment
It has been a tough month or so for Collingwood’s true believers. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the disastrous loss against the Hawks and previews the important Round 23 clash against Adelaide.
Round 22 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: (Floreat Pica Society) Stone Cold Pies Ignominiously Crushed By Hawks
August 8, 2025 by 3 Comments
Steve Fahey filed this week’s Floreat Pica Match Report from the warmth of Darwin. At least he didn’t have to pay to watch the Pies go down to the Hawks in Sidey’s 350th.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Footy Cards
August 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
Damian Callinan has had a lifetime love of footy cards (and some other cards). Read his (detailed) memoir. It will trigger many memories for readers of a certain age.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Eagles: Pecker Park Ponderings
August 8, 2025 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall was at Woodville Oval on a breezy, increasingly chilly day to check on the progress of his Glenelg Tigers.
Almanac Music: ‘Ring, Ring, Goes the Bell’ – Songs Involving School
August 8, 2025 by 78 Comments
In the latest installment of KD’s long-running series on popular music, the theme is school. Readers’ song choices and comments are, as usual, warmly welcomed.
Round 22 – Sal’s Preview: Nomads No More!
August 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal labels the Demons as ‘Nomads’ and wants something done to find them a home base that is meaningful to the club.
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