Guy Fazzino travelled to the Gabba to see the clash between the reigning premiers and the serious contenders and compiled this Floreat Pica Society Report.
Round 6 – West Coast v Essendon: Eagles swoop but Bombers prevail
April 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It was a hard slog for the Bombers against a spirited West Coast Eagle as Peter Wright with 6 goals proving to the winning difference between the two teams.
Almanac Poetry: The Ballad of Alexander Pearce
April 19, 2025 by 7 Comments
Kevin Densley suggests you read his poem this week with “fava beans and a nice bottle of Chianti” for reasons which will become obvious. [We are giving KD’s poem prominence again because of the reference to Alexander Pearce in a recent Ian Wilson piece.]
Almanac Illness: Fever
April 18, 2025 by 14 Comments
An ill Dips O’Donnell while reclining on the couch his fevered mind recalls images and words of advice from uncles years ago.
Almanac Travel: Closing The Book On Alexander Pearce
April 18, 2025 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson continues his travels in Tasmania, this in and around Strahan, and in search of the infamous Alexander Pearce.
Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: Here is to the gathering.
April 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his Round 6 preview and selections, and also his racing tips for this weekend.
Almanac Basketball (and amazing achievements): NBT joins the 45:90 club
April 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Graeme Willingham updates us on the progress of Not Bad Thanks, a basketball team with a difference. The club’s Facts and Figures make for interesting reading!
Almanac Life: ‘…and the Arab Steed wins the Mystery Pub Stakes in a canter’
April 17, 2025 by 10 Comments
Claire and Mickey were a little out of routine when they visited The Arab Steed on Hutt Street in ‘the bohemian quarter of Adelaide’. A new drop by Coopers caused Mickey some concern.
NRL Round 6 – RITV: Too few highlights for the Rabbitohs out West
April 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV finally got to see his Rabbitohs play live again when their fixture in Perth coincided with his coaching role at the national athletics championships. Unfortunately, Souths’ performance didn’t match the action on the track.
NRL Round 7 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
April 17, 2025 by 3 Comments
Prop by the Sea is on the spot with his analysis of NRL Round 6, even though he scored a modest 4/8 with his tips. Let’s see what he predicts for this weekend’s Round 7.
Almanac Life: The Campers
April 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
A local backstreet suddenly became a popular spot for campers and backpackers. Smokie explains what happened next.
NRL Round 7: It’s coin tossing time in Round 7
April 17, 2025 by 4 Comments
When you’re on a bad tipping streak, perhaps it’s time to get out a coin to toss. That’s the advice from Ian Hauser this week.
Almanac Footy History: Black and white evidence for footy’s forgotten years
April 16, 2025 by 4 Comments
In researching the life of Karl Schneider, MIchael Lefebvre has found a document which is in itself interesting and helpful, but also offers insight on another topic. The letterhead on the Collingwood FC correspondence says something about the sensibility of the time and the place of pre-VFL premierships in the history of the game in 1928. [Great find – Ed]
Almanac Life and Sport: Tight Finishes
April 16, 2025 by 3 Comments
The tight finish to the US Masters this week forms a perfect background for Michael Pardy’s latest poetry offering on close finishes in big sporting events.
Almanac Travel: The Majesty Of Cradle Mountain
April 16, 2025 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson recently spent eight days in the glorious Tasmanian countryside.
Where have all the gun Western Australian midfielders gone?
April 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
Mark Simms ponders the current dearth of quality West Australian midfielders in the AFL
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when?
April 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 6 of AFL Season 2025.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 32 Highlights 24/25
April 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade highlights selected matches from the English Premier League Matchweek 32 just completed.
Round 5 Gather Round – Collingwood v Sydney: Floreat Pica Society Report
April 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
Michael Waters presents his first report for the year on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society featuring Collingwood’s win over Sydney during Gather Round.
Almanac Football: Writing and rewriting football history
April 15, 2025 by 4 Comments
Roy Hay raises some interesting points regarding the ‘rewriting of football history’ to accommodate existing concerns rather than the actual circumstances that occured.
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