Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #8.

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)

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!

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)

Episode 2: Cairns, chinos, and clues. Swifty’s stakeout in FNQ begins.

Almanac Footy: Photos from Otway Districts FC 125th Anniversary weekend

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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?

Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 8 of the AFL Season 2025.

The Long and Winding Ride: Prologue

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

In match week 34 of the English Premier League, a team is crowned champion. Ollie Wade reports

Almanac Music: Dylan Covers: International Style #3 – In Memoriam 2024

In this episode of ‘Dylan Covers’ Karl Dubravs present cover versions recorded by artists who passed away in 2024.

Almanac Life: The amazing tale of the Eagle and Hawk, his dad, his friend the former Giant and Docker, Tenacious Jack, the Archibald artist, my Dad and the Willie Wagtail. (Fathers’ Day – Part II)

Back in 2018 John Gordon wrote a beautiful account of the West Coast Eagles’ premiership win, a story which then appeared in ‘The Eagles Almanac 2018’. Now, a year after the passing of his father, Ray, John offers new and poignant insights into life, death, traditional beliefs – and willie wagtails.

Almanac Life: Citrus Bob’s ANZAC Day

This ANZAC Day, Citrus Bob Utber and his fellow ABC Mildura commentator reflected on sportsmen who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 7 Review/ Round 8 Preview

Good win for the Pies on ANZAC Day, now Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is looking forward to their Round 8 clash against Geelong.

Almanac Teams: Elected Members of Parliament

Sport and politics are intertwined and despite many thinking they are like water and oil, Rodney Boyd has turned the two into an expertly emulsified example with his team this week, players who also served in parliament.

Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #7

More adventures from Ian and Lynda in New York City visiting more of the wonders this great city has to offer.