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
Almanac Music: Dylan Covers: International Style #3 – In Memoriam 2024
April 29, 2025 by 3 Comments
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)
April 29, 2025 by 12 Comments
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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 7 Review/ Round 8 Preview
April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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
April 28, 2025 by 13 Comments
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
April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
More adventures from Ian and Lynda in New York City visiting more of the wonders this great city has to offer.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Pies ground Bombers in the wet
April 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It was a tough game in the wet for the Bombers during their traditional ANZAC Day clash against the Magpies. The Pies proved to be too good and too strong showing why they are the leading contender for the premiership this season.
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