Ex-serviceman Ian Wilson presents his insights about ANZAC Day as well as some thought provoking suggestions as a means for future commemorations.
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ Braveheart
April 26, 2025 by 6 Comments
This is Roger Spaull’s complete story of Alf Hedge, South Melbourne player and RAAF pilot. It was previously published in three parts.
Almanac Footy: Pride – Otway Districts FC 125th Year Celebrations Saturday 26 April
April 25, 2025 by 5 Comments
Otway Districts FNC is celebrating 125 years of football in the ranges this Saturday. It will be huge! Past players coming from everywhere. In honour of the occasion, Old Dog takes the time to talk to one of its best ever, his former teammate, Sammy Harriott, about what it means to play for the mighty Demons.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 1)
April 25, 2025 by 12 Comments
Fictional Williamstown gumshoe Swifty Taylor is back!! Join him for a third gripping series of noir mystery and mayhem.
Almanac Footy: Why the Eagles and Dockers Should Think About Quitting the AFL
April 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Mark Simms presents his thought provoking opinions about the future of the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers in the AFL competition.
Almanac Music: ‘You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes’ – Songs Involving Lying
April 25, 2025 by 138 Comments
In this week’s instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song, the theme is songs involving lying. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Round 7 – Sal’s Preview: Picking Favourites
April 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal is brief and to the point as he takes a look at AFL Round 7 and the main races at Morphettville.
Almanac Footy History: Alf Hedge – The Bloods’ Braveheart (Part 3)
April 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
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.
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