Season 2019 starts Thursday night, with the opening game between Carlton and Richmond. Have Carlton improved, and will Richmond have a fire in their belly to revenge last season’s fade out? We’ll soon find out! Bring it on!
Predictions
The Rhymer is primed for Round 1 of the new season with his latest offering, ‘Predictions’.
AFLW Round 7 – GWS v Geelong: Fumbling into Finals
GWS ended their AFLW season in great style, but Sean Mortell asks why they didn’t show the same ruthless streak when their season was on the line.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1 fallout
What can just one round of the new season tell us? Perhaps more than we might expect but, come September, we just might end up with egg on our faces!
‘Old Champ Shows Her Class…….’ – KB Hill
Michelle Hill may well be the greatest player in the history of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club. KB Hill makes a compelling case in his latest portrait of a local sporting legend.
Moz The Magnificent: A reprised tribute to an injured hero
Neil Anderson reprises his penned tribute to injured Doggies hero, Dale Morris. A Bulldogs win was the perfect tribute to the man they call Moz as he reached his 250 game milestone against North Melbourne, Round 19, 2018.
Almanac Footy Teams – Ken-oath they were good!: A Team of Kens
No Barbies here, just Kens! Phil Dimitriadis excells himself once again with a fabulous team of footy Kens.
AFLW Round 7 – Melbourne v Adelaide: This is finals (Almost).
Caspar McLeod describes a tough match for the Demons against a brilliant Adelaide Crows side.
JLT Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Running towards footy
Yoshi tries to juggle training for the Osaka Dingoes with watching his Saints play the Doggies.
Almanac Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s thousandth century break
Always worth watching Ronnie. Check this out.
Almanac Lunch – 2019 Footy Almanac Launch
Footy season 2019 was launched for The Footy Almanac today at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel with former WCE premiership player, Sam Butler as the guest speaker.
Almanac Footy History: Round 1, 1919
A remarkable time, Round 1, 100 years ago, Glen! reviews the VFL games from that season’s opening games.
The tomato and me
Ahh, the joys of the humble tomato! Mickey Randall tomatosises about their pros and cons.
A tribute to Les Carlyon
John Harms knew Les Carlyon by his words. He pays tribute to the classic Australian story-teller.
AFLW Round 7 – Crunch time for some!
What a cracker this last round of AFLW 2019 footy is going to be! So much at stake for many teams to determine who eventually plays in the finals. Bring it on!
Dudley Street Doggies: Hammeroids
Old mate Clem shares his opinion on the Bullydogs Round 1 cartoon jumper. He’s not pleased.
Almanac Horseracing: Our Andy’s Paisley Park wins the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham
Almanac form analyst and red wine connoisseur Andy Gemmell’s horse Paisley Park has won the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Go you good thing! [Watch the race and also read the profile – Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Footy: we’re back. Go Pies
Cam Hooke returns to the Almanac for the 2019 season, full of his trademark Magpie optimism.











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