Paul Spinks wrote this piece on the eve of the Round 14, 2025, Geelong-Essendon game. He looks back to the moment in history when the same two teams playing off in the wet of 1989 – a memorable winter. [Timely reminders of a different time and some great memories for Cats and Ablett fans – JTH]
Almanac Life: A tribute to Jessica
June 15, 2025 by 2 Comments
Engaged, saddened, intrigued and puzzled by recent events, Callum Quirk pays tribute to Jessica, an old high school classmate.
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Terang, Sunday 15 June 2025
June 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The jumps are on at Terang Sunday 15 June. Dandy Andy presents his tips for the meeting.
Almanac Footy Teams: Old Dog’s Team of (Modern-day) Characters
June 13, 2025 by 5 Comments
Old Dog has picked a team of modern-day characters. Do you agree with him? Any of your own?
Almanac Footy History: Des Tobin is at the Willy Lit Fest on June 22
June 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Almanac member Des Tobin is appearing at the Willy Lit Festival where he will talk about It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families. He will appear with Xavier Fowler.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 7)
June 12, 2025 by 7 Comments
Swifty heads back to Port Douglas, where he wrestles with his conscience
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: Coming at the double
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s looking at one upset in Round 14 and he’s not impressed with the ‘commercial’ draw.
Almanac Golf: The Last Golf Game
June 12, 2025 by 17 Comments
Smokie reveals that he has not played golf in thirty years, and that his last game was at Oakmont in Pittsburgh, home of numerous US Opens, and one of the toughest golf courses on the planet. [The Footy Almanac reprises Smokie’s cracking golf piece playing the course the US Open will be played on this week. – Ed]
Almanac Travel: On the road in Europe – not so much ‘la dolce vita’ but ‘la vita educativa’ (Part 1)
June 12, 2025 by 3 Comments
Rambling around Europe, IJH and his wife have been visiting, among other things, a multitude of churches, as is their wont. Ian offers his thoughts on several that left an impression.
NRL Round 14 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Déjà vu all over again – another 38-minute performance
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
You can imagine Rabbit in the Vineyard on the edge of the vineyard on a rainy King’s Birthday afternoon watching his boys play 38 great minutes. Thankfully he has the antidote of Barossa red.
Almanac Music: Vale Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys – a musical genius
June 12, 2025 by 3 Comments
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has passed away.
NRL Round 15 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
June 12, 2025 by 4 Comments
Prop looks back at Round 14 and forward to Round 15 and gives it to old mate Grubby. [Enjoy Perth Prop – Ed]
Round 13 – Geelong v Gold Coast: From the Hickey Stand
June 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
Marcus Holt reports from the Hickey Stand about Geelong’s good Round 13 win against the Suns in trying conditions.
Almanac Footy: Update on 2025 AFL Under 18 Champs
June 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The U/18 Championships are underway. Micky McTigger provides some insight into all the main draft prospects.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 5: 1962-1963
June 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his absorbing look at footy in Woomera with Part 5, 1962-1963 of his compelling series, ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
Almanac Motor Bikes: The Story of JP 056 – Fifty Years in the Making
June 11, 2025 by 5 Comments
Colac identity, Graeme Creighton was the first person to register a Honda Gold Wing in Australia in 1975. Stan Kluzek tells Graeme’s story and his Gold Wing, the largest of Honda’s road bikes at that stage.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 6 – Ovens to Buffalo River: Hopping along
June 11, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark and his bike reach Buffalo River via Myrtleford from Ovens where he recalls some of the great footballers associated with Myrtleford FC.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #14 – The New York Jets at Metlife Stadium
June 11, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson and Lynda spend the afternoon at Metlife Stadium to watch the New York Jets take on the Oakland Raiders in the season opener.
Almanac Poetry: Poets’ Lunch – Meet our poets
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Meet the poets featured in the upcoming Footy Almanac Poets’ Lunch on Friday 13 June at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond.
Almanac Rugby: And here come The Lions
June 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
In preparing us for the rugby series against the touring British and Irish Lions, which begins on June 28, Brian the Ruminator gives us a potted history of their previous visits.
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