The Footy Almanac

Almanac Running: Running North Terrace

May 30, 2025 by Mickey Randall 12 Comments

Mickey Randall conveys the sights, sounds and thoughts he experienced during his jog along North Terrace, the beautiful and magnificent boulevarde in Adelaide.

Almanac Sport: I wear my Wimbledon Sunglasses at Night

May 30, 2025 by Paul Harman 2 Comments

Sports lover Paul Harman reflects on past and current sporting highlights watched, usually at night, on TV.

Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 6)

May 29, 2025 by Smokie 13 Comments

In Episode 6, Swifty secures one of the things he has been seeking, putting another brick in the wall.

Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: It’s about time

May 29, 2025 by Sal Ciardulli Leave a Comment

Sal argues the case for more play time and less game time, before he previews the seven games of Round 12.

NRL Round 13 (and State of Origin I) – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!

May 29, 2025 by Almanac Admin 3 Comments

Prop was at Origin I and has a few thoughts as he does for last week’s round and the fixtures coming up. He’s coming off a 0/5 tipping performance. [He’s not the only one – Ed]

Almanac Rugby League State of Origin I: Blues Dominant

May 29, 2025 by Russel Hansen 3 Comments

Rabbit in the Vineyard is forced to admit that the Blues are a very good rugby league outfit as they showed in State of Origin I.

Friday night footy poem: Found

May 28, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Bill Wootton had a moment of inspiration while watching Friday night footy. [The start of a series Bill? – Ed]

Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 3: 1957 – 1959

May 28, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

David Turpin looks at the years 1957 to 1959 in Part 3 of his of footy series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.

Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #12

May 28, 2025 by [email protected] Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson’s travel diary continues, as he battles some hot August days and nights in New York City

The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 4 – Wandiligong to Porepunkah: Gold River Country

May 28, 2025 by Peter Clark 6 Comments

Peter Clark hits Gold River Country on his ride from Wandiligong to Porepunkah in Part 4 as he continues his footy series ‘The Long and Winding Ride’.

Round 12 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when

May 27, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Find out who, where, and when your footy team is playing this weekend in Round 12.

Round 11 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: A cracking match for all concerned

May 27, 2025 by Peter Argent 5 Comments

Peter Argent had a massive Thursday covering the Cats-Dogs match at Kardinia Park.

Almanac Music: ‘100x 100, 1954 – 1977’: 41 – 50

May 27, 2025 by Earl O'Neill 9 Comments

Earl O’Neill presents his next ten selected songs in his music series ‘100 x 100, 1954 – 1977’. Again, some fantastic songs!

Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap 26/5

May 27, 2025 by Dandy Andy 4 Comments

All the latest from the Western District footy leagues in games played last weekend as reported by Dandy Andy.

Almanac Footy History: New book on the origins of Hawthorn FC

May 27, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

The Hawthorn FC has published a new book, ‘The Road to Hawthorn’, which deals with the origins and early years of the club. Copies are available from the Hawks Museum.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 11 Review / Round 12 Preview

May 26, 2025 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 presents his review of Collingwod’s Round 11 win against North Melbourne, he previews the upcoming Round 12 match against Hawthorn.