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.
Almanac Cinema: Documentary Perfection
June 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ballarat boy, musician Warren Ellis returns home for the screening of the film ‘Ellis Park’. Ian Wilson was in the audience for the screening and the Q and A that followed.
Almanac Poetry: Limeburners Point, Geelong
June 9, 2025 by 8 Comments
The chilly month of June lends itself to observing the poetry of the Southern Ocean, though in this reprised effort from Kevin Densley, sometimes the realm of dancing whitecaps and whipping wind leaves you wanting more…
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 8
June 9, 2025 by 4 Comments
A lighter week for footy in the western part of Victoria given the public holiday, but Dandy Andy still has some coverage of the games that were played.
Round 13 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Frozen Faith – Footy, Family, and a Kardinia Slog
June 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
James ‘Dermie’ Demetrie and the Darl and her Dad brave the elements at Kardinia Park for the Cats game against the Suns.
Almanac Lunches: The Footy Almanac Poets’ Lunch
June 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Join the Footy Almanac for lunch and a wonderful afternoon featuring poets who publish on our website, as we hear them read some of their poems, and discuss and dissect the role and importance of poetry in the world today. Friday, 13 June at The All Nations Hotel, Richmond.
Almanac Footy: What We Have Here Is A Whirlwind Of Smarm
June 6, 2025 by 14 Comments
When your team is not doing well supporters take their frustrations out on the coach and his actions as Ian Wilson explains.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: A cracking set of games for the King’s Birthday weekend
June 5, 2025 by 1 Comment
It’s the King’s Birthday weekend of matches, and Sal Ciardulli has made his selections for Round 13.
Round 12 – Haiku Bob: raking leaves
June 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Collingwood’s emphatic win against Hawthorn is celebrated by Haiku Bob in his inimitable manner.
NRL Round 14 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
June 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Prop by the Sea gives us his latest run down of the NRL. [Ripper line about Crabman – Ed]
NRL Round 13 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Opportunity lost as AJ scores his 200th
June 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Although AJ goes over for three more tries, Rabbit in the Vineyard joins in Matty Elliott’s raspberry-blowing as his Bunnies squander another chance to secure a spot in the eight.
Almanac Soccer: Bon Voyage Simon Hill – The voice of resurrection in Australian Soccer
June 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling pays tribute to soccer commentator who is returning home to the UK after twenty two years in Australia.
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