A footy poem by Damian Balassone about a footy retirement.
Almanac Music: ‘100 x 100 – 1954 to 1977’: 11 to 20
May 6, 2025 by 9 Comments
Earl O’Neill begins a ‘hot hundred’ countdown of the best rock and soul songs of the 1954 to 1977 period.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 8 Review / Round 9 Preview
May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Pipped at the post against Geelong, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 is hoping for better in Round 9 with the Pies to redeem themselves against Fremantle.
Almanac Poetry: Birds
May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s poem, KD presents a specific and highly individual take on the avian class.
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 4 and Round 3
May 5, 2025 by 6 Comments
More updates from Victoria’s west by Dandy Andy sees the return of a former Docker and Sun as well as a shock loss to a reigning premier.
Fact checking the full forwards
May 5, 2025 by 8 Comments
An updated look at the output of spearheads from the history of the biggest leagues in the country by Carolyn Spooner
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #8.
May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and Lynda continue their New York adventures and take in the Labor Day events in Brooklyn.
Almanac Lunch: With special guest Greg Brown (May 16)
May 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The next Almanac Lunch (on May 16) features Greg Brown who has done many things in his life including playing in Essendon’s 1965 premiership team. All welcome.
Round 8 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Bombers hold on!
May 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
A sense of deja vu in a nail-biter had Col worried the Bombers would again be pipped at the post. Thankfully, due to the superlative Zach Merrett, they held on to win.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 2)
May 2, 2025 by 8 Comments
Episode 2: Cairns, chinos, and clues. Swifty’s stakeout in FNQ begins.
Almanac Footy: Photos from Otway Districts FC 125th Anniversary weekend
May 1, 2025 by 3 Comments
Otway Districts FC celebrated their 125th anniversary last weekend. Old Dog provides photographs of the memorable occasion.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Goddard presents the match report for Collingwood’s ANZAC Day clash against Essendon on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: The Light that Shone too Briefly
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli remembers ‘Buzz’, presents his tips for Round 8 footy, and selects his winners at Morphettville.
NRL Round 8 – RITV: Souths yet to break their Melbourne drought
May 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV lives in hope that, one day, he’ll see his Rabbitohs defeat the Storm in Melbourne! It looks a long way off if last week is anything to go by.
Almanac (New) Books – ‘State of Origin: 45 Years’ by Liam Hauser
May 1, 2025 by 1 Comment
With the 2025 State of Origin series just weeks away, the release of Liam Hauser’s ‘State of Origin: 45 Years’ is timely indeed. The Footy Almanac is happy to support Liam, a rugby league (and cricket) specialist who has made many contributions to our pages over many years.
NRL Round 9 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
May 1, 2025 by 3 Comments
Prop by the Sea is losing touch with the tipping competition leaders but he’s still miles ahead of most of his coterie of collaborators. Let’s see what he makes of this week’s Magic Round in Brisbane.
NRL Round 9 – Women’s State of Origin and NRL Magic Round
May 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
There’s a huge weekend of footy in Brisbane ahead with Game 1 of the women’s State of Origin series tonight, to be followed by Magic Round over the rest of the weekend.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when?
April 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 8 of the AFL Season 2025.
The Long and Winding Ride: Prologue
April 30, 2025 by 18 Comments
Following on from his previous journeys through the Riverina and along the Murray, Peter Clark prepares to take us on an another epic journey: this time, through the Ovens and King valleys
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 34 Highlights 24/25
April 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In match week 34 of the English Premier League, a team is crowned champion. Ollie Wade reports
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