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.
Round 6 – Brisbane v Collingwood (Floreat Pica): A marker is laid
April 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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.
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