The final scoreline doesn’t always tell the full story. Patrick Skene explains a game where what seemed like a scoreboard thrashing was, in fact, a noble loss full of character. (We’re reprising this article from Patrick Skene as a follow-up to his presentation at the recent Almanac rugby league lunch in Sydney – Ed.)
NRL Round 6: Is Trump to blame for chaotic results in the NRL?
April 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Surely someone is to blame for the ongoing chaos in NRL results. Could it be Donald Trump, after all he seems to be an expert at the genre.
Round 5 (Gather Round) – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
April 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s the Gather Round of footy in South Australia this week. Check out who, where, and when you team is playing.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 31 Highlights
April 8, 2025 by 1 Comment
Ollie Wade presents his highlighted matches from Matchweek 31 of the English Premier League.
Almanac Music: My Favourite Rock Drummers – Clement Burke of Blondie (RIP)
April 8, 2025 by 31 Comments
Today’s profile of Blondie’s Clement Burke is the first in a series by KD on his favourite rock drummers.
[Clem Burke from Blondie has passed away after a battle with cancer. The Footy Almanac reprises Kevin’s post featuring Clem from a few years ago. RIP Clem Burke. -ED]
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Every Song Vol.1: January 1961-March 1962
April 8, 2025 by 14 Comments
Bob Dylan has written over 600 songs during his incredible career. Karl Dubravs has set himself a very ambitious task of presenting every Dylan song from his very first to his most recent, and where possible, present a cover version of each song. Vol 1 commences today.
Almanac Footy: Let’s talk about Melbourne
April 7, 2025 by 3 Comments
What to make of the Dees? The dive has been distinct and Old Dog thinks he’s cottoned on to the fraying threads of a former heavyweight contender now soul searching as the Ship of Theseus that is AFL tactics sails forward.
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 1 and Pre-Round 1
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dandy Andy has a handy breakdown of how footy in Victoria’s west is shaping up as the first balls are bounced (or just about to be), featuring some big names and big hauls.
Almanac Poetry: What Happened at University This Week
April 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
According to KD, this week’s poem ‘is based upon an event which occurred during my time as a uni teacher, and reflects, in part, upon the tedium of work meetings’.
Almanac travel: Travel Shorts NYC #4
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson continues his ‘Travel Shorts’ collection of stories recalling his overseas travel, and New York City has plenty to see and do as he explains.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 4 Review / Round 5 Preview
April 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Great win against traditional foes Carlton reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 in his Round 4 review of the match. Cam also looks ahead to Collingwood’s Round 5 clash against Sydney.
Almanac Horseracing: Jumps Racing Preview – Ballarat, Sunday 6 April 2025
April 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
The jumps are on in Ballarat today and Dandy Andy has picked a winner or two for punters.
Almanac Footy: Stubbornness Got Me This Far
April 5, 2025 by 7 Comments
After 719 games of footy, Old Dog is still committed to his beloved Otway Districts FC, and will be running the drinks across four grades on Saturday.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Carlton: Floreat Pica Society match report
April 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
Frank Taylor presents the Collingwood v Carlton match report on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 30 Highlights 24/25
April 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
After a two week break of the English Premier League due to World Cup Qualifiers and FA Cup quarter finals, the EPL was back with Matchweek 30 and some exciting and surprising results reports Ollie Wade.
Almanac Music: ‘Sometimes love don’t feel like it should’ – Songs Involving Hurt
April 4, 2025 by 113 Comments
In this instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song, the theme is songs using the word ‘hurt’ or its variations, like ‘hurts’ and ‘hurting’. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac (Working) Life: Sometimes I Forget
April 4, 2025 by 9 Comments
Glenn Butcher remembers a time when he got paid to watch the footy. Nice one if you can get it!
Almanac Life: The Best and Worst of Melbourne
April 4, 2025 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda experienced all that is good about Melbourne, and unfortunately, not so good.
Round 4 – Sal’s Preview: Eddie in Everything
April 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal agrees with Eddie! We do indeed live in the age of miracles. Let’s see if it extends to Sal’s tips for the big races at Randwick.
NRL Round 4 – RITV: The South Sydney dream continues
April 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
Time zones can play havoc for footy fans who have work commitments after ‘normal hours’. Rabbit in the Vineyard received the good news about South Sydney’s good start against Penrith as he drove home from coaching athletics.
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