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.
Almanac Footy History: Don Heath’s Ararat wool jumper and ‘Delicate’ Des Dickson
June 10, 2025 by 8 Comments
Following a recent comment from Albert Bandy, we reprise this piece :
Rob Heath has some ripper pix of his Dad’s Ararat wool jumper from the 60s and stories of clashes with former Hawthorn hard man ‘Delicate’ Des Dickson. It served Rob well through his sporting career in a most unlikely way.
Almanac Teams: Surprise sharpshooters
June 10, 2025 by 13 Comments
Rodney Boyd has come up with a team of players who had a ‘day out’ kicking an unexpected ‘bag of goals’ for their team.
Almanac Footy Fans: Pull Your Head In
June 10, 2025 by 9 Comments
Swish poses a few questions about spectator behaviour.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 13 Review
June 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
A nail biter for Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025, fortunately the Pies prevailed by 1 point against Melbourne in their King’s Birthday clash.
Round 14 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your footy time is playing this week in Round 14.
Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): King’s Birthday match report
June 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ramon Dobb presents the Floreat Pica Society with a ‘Royal’ match report for Collingwood’s King’s Birthday game against Melbourne.
Almanac Music: ‘100 x 100, 1954 to 1977’, 61 – 70.
June 10, 2025 by 10 Comments
We’re approaching the three-quarter mark of Earl O’Neill’s music series, ‘100×100, 1954-1977’. This week numbers 61-71 feature classic songs from 1967 and 1968.
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