Haiku Bob has gone all autumn on us, as he creates the atmosphere of the Pies-Crows game.
Almanac Poetry: Chad Morgan, the Sheik of Scrubby Creek, Rueful and Reflective after Getting Clobbered from Behind by a Piece of Two-Be-Four while Having a Piss in the Back Paddock of an Outback Pub During an Interval in his Country-and-Western Show
May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a previously unpublished, jokey one centred upon the late Australian country music legend, Chad Morgan. [Contains mild coarse language]
The Selwood twins
May 19, 2025 by 5 Comments
John Gordon recounts a meeting with the Selwood twins at a time of great joy, in the hours after the 2006 Grand Final.
Almanac Teams: Captains who moved to another club
May 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Flipping last week’s side on its head, Rodney Boyd gives us his team of players who were skippers at one side before moving on to new adventures in different colours.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
May 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt presents the Round 10 match report between Collingwood and Adelaide on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #10
May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian and Lynda attend amateur night at The Apollo Theatre in the Bronx during their New York stay.
Almanac Footy: Adam Selwood – I can’t thank it enough
May 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
With the tragic passing of Adam Selwood on Saturday, Matt Zurbo’s interview with Adam from a few years ago is posted as a tribute to him.
Almanac Horseracing: Casterton Jumps Racing Preview – Sunday 18 May 2025
May 17, 2025 by 3 Comments
The jumps are on at Casterton this Sunday. Dandy Andy has cast his eye over the card and picked his tips for punters to consider..
Almanac Lunches: Premierships, footy and cricket, John Coleman, lunch and stories with Greg Brown
May 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Former Essendon premiership player Greg Brown provided an insightful reflection on his sporting career and life at the recent Footy Almanac lunch at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 4)
May 16, 2025 by 9 Comments
Swifty continues to make some pertinent observations
Almanac Travel: Lake St Clair’s Concealed Zen
May 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson and Lynda explore the magnificent and magic zen of the wilderness at Lake St Clair.
Almanac Music: ‘Kiss Me’ – Songs Involving Kissing
May 15, 2025 by 177 Comments
The latest instalment in KD’s epic series on popular song themes concerns songs involving kissing. As is always the case, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.
Round 10 – Sal’s Preview: When the Walls Come Down, and Flemington tips
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli pays tribute to Robert Walls, provides his tips for the Round 10 footy, and picks a quaddie for Flemington.
NRL Round 11 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
May 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop leaves the Pacific and heads to the inland sea, to Quilpie in the far south-west of Queensland, where he punts like a Watson, and takes in the superb football of Round 10.
NRL Round 10 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Why Latrell is Latrell.
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is on top of the world after Latrell led Souths to an unlikely victory (that is, unlikely at half-time) and he and Mrs Rabbit spent a brilliant Mother’s Day in the Barossa.
Almanac Cricket: Rulebook’s SACA Sheffield Shield Ramblings
May 14, 2025 by 11 Comments
Rulebook presents his thoughts on South Australia’s great Sheffield Shield victory, and the season as well.
Charlie’s Good Tonight: The Rolling Stones and the Showdown Mark
May 14, 2025 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall muses on the Rolling Stones as footballers, ponders the choice of excellence over longing, and gasps at Mark Keane’s match-saving mark in Showdown 57
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 1: 1948 – 1952
May 14, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin has written a history of footy in Woomera from 1948 – 1992. Today we present Part 1: 1949 -1952.
Round 9 – Geelong v GWS: From the Hickey Stand
May 14, 2025 by 6 Comments
The Cats just could not quite get it done against the Giants. Marcus Holt reports from GMHBA Stadium.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 2 – Bright to Tawonga: Through the Gap
May 14, 2025 by 3 Comments
Episode 2 of ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ has Peter Clark cycling from Bright to Tawonga enjoying the local produce and discovering some footy history of the area.
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