Roger Spaull wraps up the Alf Hedge series with Part 3 of his magnificently researched and written story.
Almanac Athletics: Rabbit in the Vineyard – 11 Days in Perth
April 24, 2025 by 5 Comments
RITV is a highly accredited athletics coach. He recently attended the National Championships in Perth and sent us this report. (Is this the voice of the next Bruce McAvaney? – Ed.)
NRL Round 8 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
April 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
Prop by the Sea had, by his standards, a modest round of tipping last week (4/8) – but he was miles ahead of his mates. He’s hoping to bounce back to form this weekend. Here are his predictions.
NRL Round 7 – RITV: Nothing good about 0-32 on Good Friday!
April 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It may have been Good Friday on the calendar but RITV found little good about it after South Sydney put in a poor effort against the Bulldogs.
NRL Round 8 – Better, but the upsets continue
April 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
Tipping 6/8 in the NRL wasn’t a bad effort last week – especially using the ‘toss the coin’ method. Let’s see if it can work again this week.
Almanac Cricket – Keith Stackpole: a profile
April 23, 2025 by 4 Comments
As we mark the passing of Keith Stackpole today, Barry Nicholls shares a profile of ‘Stackie’ which will appear in his book ‘Playing to Win’ which is due for release around Fathers Day.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Keith Stackpole
April 23, 2025 by 2 Comments
Sad news for Australian cricket fans with news today of the passing of Test great Keith Stackpole. ‘Stackie’ was a dasher, an entertainer and, later, a respected commentator who told it as he saw it!
Almanac Life: Hair Now And Then
April 23, 2025 by 11 Comments
Hair loss is a very real issue for many of us. Allan Barden offers some thoughts on the process of balding.
Almanac (Papal) Prognostication: Searching for a new Pontiff
April 23, 2025 by 6 Comments
With the passing of Pope Francis, speculation abounds about who his successor will be. Regular correspondent Roger Lowrey offered his prognostications to the Almanac two months ago when Francis first fell ill. We’ll soon know how prescient his thoughts prove to be.
Troy Luff interview, February 1997
April 23, 2025 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill digs into the vault to share an interview he did with Troy Luff under the Brewongle Stand on 17 February 1997. It’s all the more interesting as we now consider his comments and thoughts with the advantage of hindsight.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the games room with the interchanges
April 23, 2025 by 8 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her amazing series examing players in specific positions on the footy field. Carolyn’s creative juices this episode flow to those who inhabit the interchange bench. And what a fascinating collection of stories this entails! And somehow she weaves in all sorts of games and past-times as well. (Epic, Carolyn – Ed.)
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ Braveheart (Part 2)
April 23, 2025 by 1 Comment
Roger Spaull’s story of Alf Hedge continues with Part 2.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 33 Highlights 24/25
April 22, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ollie Wade continues his detailed coverage of the main games in Week 33 of the EPL 2024/25 season with reports on two cracking games.
Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, when, and where
April 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your time is playing in Round 7 of the AFL Footy Season.
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ braveheart (Part 1)
April 22, 2025 by 1 Comment
Roger Spaull is one of the Almanac’s much-loved writers. He brings to life great characters, usually sporting characters, of days gone by. His ANZAC Day story this year is of South Melbourne’s Alf Hedge. Such is the breadth and depth of Roger’s research and writing, we are publishing his story in three parts, starting today (Tuesday, April 22). The next two parts will be published on Wednesday and Thursday. We are grateful to Roger for these wonderful contributions, which always generate a lot of interest.
Almanac Poetry: Empty Football Oval on a Saturday Afternoon
April 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
What’s in an empty oval? John Gordon offers two thoughts, both full of insight and meaning.
Almanac Footy: Swans, whither thou goest!
April 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Richard Davis is calling on his fellow Swans supporters to ‘strap in tightly and enjoy the ride’ as the club seeks to re-set its game plan in season 2025.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #6
April 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
With the 6th Edition of his ‘New York City Travel Shorts’, Ian Wilson and Lynda explore the exciting sights and sounds of Broadway, Central Park and The Guggenheim.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview
April 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 presents the match review for Round 6 and also previews the upcoming Round 7 match on ANZAC Day against Essendon.
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