It’s Bob’s 85th birthday today. Col reprises this previous post featuring his top 20 favourite Bob Dylan songs. Happy birthday Bob! ‘May You Stay Forever Young’.
Round 11 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Dockers too good
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Both teams had major outs, but on home turf Fremantle prevailed by 5 goals over St Kilda to go one game clear at the top of the ladder.
Round 11 – Richmond v Essendon: Dreamtime a nightmare
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
In a night of carnage the Dreamtime turned into a nightmare for the Bombers as they hit rock bottom in their Round 11 match against Richmond.
Almanac Music: Mike Rudd, Spectrum and the Enduring Power of ‘I’ll Be Gone’
May 23, 2026 by 3 Comments
Along with many other Mike Rudd fans, Richard Griffiths attended Chris Franklin’s documentary ‘Someday I’ll Have Money’ and presents a review of the event.
Almanac Music: 33 1/3 Reasons Why – Aladdin Sane (or just a bit fed up with it all?)
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Hearing David Bowie speaking about his creating of music has Greg Andrew pondering his own feelings towards the music of the superstar.
Almanac Life: The mail must go through
May 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
A surprise package in the post has Citrus Bob Utber recalling how his nickname came about and his return to writing.
Round 11 – Hawthorn v Kuwarna: Hawks roar to life to down the Crows in emotionally charged Tasmanian victory
May 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
Louie Cina recaps how the Hawks overcame a sluggish start to grind out a win against Kuwarna and previews their clash with the Saints.
Almanac Footy: Eagles could upset the Pendles Party
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Late Saturday afternoon at the MCG is a monumental occasion for Scott Pendelbury. Nick Kossatch ponders whether the Eagles could possibly upset Pendles’ party.
Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 6
May 22, 2026 by 6 Comments
Swifty settles in to listen to a confession.
Almanac Music: ‘You’ve got a friend’ – Songs Referencing Friendship
May 22, 2026 by 174 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs referencing friendship. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 2)
May 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths continues recalling his time working for the Melbourne FC. In Part 2 he reflects on Sean Charles and Allen Jakovich both of whom not only made a huge impression on Richard but also the footy world.
Sal’s Preview – Round 11: Worth his Weight in Gold
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal presents analyses a round of tight AFL games and gives his thoughts on Scott Pendlebury’s milestone.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
May 21, 2026 by 5 Comments
Prop by the Sea recounts the highs and lows of Magic Round for all the teams who played.
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: The Unintended Consequences of Economics
May 21, 2026 by 9 Comments
This week, The Prospector offers an interesting vision of where the world of footy may be heading as the world around us shifts.
2026 NRL – RITV: Round 11 – No Magic from South Sydney in Magic Round; Thoughts and Prayers are with Jai Arrow
May 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Over a glass of 2021 Murray Street GMS, Rabbit in the Vineyard questions the future of Cody Walker’s place on the South Sydney team in 2027, and sends thoughts and prayers to Jai Arrow.
Round 10 – Essendon v Fremantle: Ex-Bomber Voss stars for the Dockers
May 20, 2026 by 8 Comments
It was another tough day at the footy for Bomber supporters as former Bomber Patrick Voss kicked 5 goals to be best on ground in Fremantle’s 43 point Round 10 win over Essendon.
Tilt
May 20, 2026 by 15 Comments
Damian Balassone’s poem celebrates ‘Tilt’s’ (Rod Carter’s) “only bloody goal in thirteen years.”
Round 10 – Essendon v Fremantle: The Bombers a victim of their long term success in the 1980s and 1990s
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan casts a critical eye over Essendon’s recruiting and coaching, suggesting little joy for the once successful club in sight. In contrast, he sees a bright future for Fremantle.
Round 10 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: Carlton snap losing streak to hand Dogs a case of the blues
May 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kristian Cavallo details how Carlton finally ended their tough losing streak with their first win against the Western Bulldogs.
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