Dandy Andy reviews last weekend’s results from the major country leagues in Western District of Victoria football.
Round 15 – Collingwood v St Kilda (Floreat Pica Society)
June 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Paul McKay is on FPS duties this week and give a comprehensive breakdown of the Magpies’ win over the Saints.
Almanac Teams: Surprise Sharpshooters (Part 3)
June 23, 2025 by 1 Comment
The finale of Rodney Boyd’s garrison of goalkickers that only kicked a bag on very few occasions. This time he looks at the players who did it during rather limited careers of under 50 games.
Almanac Footy Comment: Taggers – the cheats of Australian football.
June 22, 2025 by 8 Comments
Sue Currie is so frustrated with taggers that she’s hit the keyboard again. Hear her argument here. [Welcome back Sue – Eds]
State of Origin – Game 2, 2025: Origin at the Tanunda Club – the 1971 BRL Rothman’s Medallist, a (former) Cowboys cheer leader, a Rockford red, and the Maroons square the series
June 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard caught up with John Harms and a dozen or so lovers of rugby league to cheer on the mighty Maroons.
Almanac Footy Teams: Old Dog’s Team with Character
June 20, 2025 by 4 Comments
Old Dog follows up his team of characters with a new team, a team of players WITH character.
Round 15 – Sal’s Preview: Only fans left out
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has checked all the form and the teams to make his selections for Round 15.
Almanac Footy: AUFC – Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch Past Players Day 2025
June 20, 2025 by 4 Comments
The Adelaide Uni Blacks celebrated nineteen Premierships as far back as 1955 last week at its Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch Past Players Day. Bob Neil was front and centre on a huge day for The World’s Greatest Football Club.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Retrospect’ – T J Le Cheminant
June 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
Paul Noonan presents a war poem written by his great-uncle Thomas Le Cheminant reflecting the death of his mate during WW1.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 8)
June 19, 2025 by 10 Comments
In the denouement to series 3 of Swifty Taylor’s adventures, Swifty has a final confrontation with Max
Almanac Travel: On the road in Europe – not so much ‘la dolce vita’ but ‘la vita educativa’ (Part 2)
June 19, 2025 by 8 Comments
Ian Hauser continues his series on travel in Europe, this time with an eclectic collection under the heading of ‘cultural experiences’.
Almanac Footy: Werribee FC 60th Anniversary
June 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Former Werribee FC 1993 premiership player Ian Wilson celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary along with past and current players, and supporters last weekend.
NRL Round 16 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
June 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop by the Sea reports from Perth as he gets himself fired up for Origin II.
Almanac Country Footy: Unearthing the Line of Lode
June 18, 2025 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark tells the story of the time (recently) when the history buffs hit Silver City.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 6: 1964-1965
June 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his extensive series of ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ with Part 6 featuring the years 1964 -1965.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 7 – Buffalo River to Beechworth: A taste of Italy
June 18, 2025 by 4 Comments
In this episode Peter Clark crosses over the Ovens River and heads up into the hill country around Mudgegonga, Stanley and Beechworth. His lunch stop is at Murmungee Lookout where he will taste a smorgasbord of Italian-inspired gourmet delights procured in Myrtleford.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #15
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Time for some comedy and thrills and spills at Coney Island for Ian and Lynda as they continue their visit to New York.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
June 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dandy Andy reports the weekend’s round of matches recorded a couple of turn ups across two leagues in the Western District, one instilling life into the competition.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Family Ties (For Bernadette, Bella and Bridie, 25 December 2024)’ – Paul Noonan
June 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
Paul Noonan pays tribute to his family with his affectionate poem reflecting the importance of ‘Family Ties’.
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