The Footy Almanac

Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #3

March 31, 2025 by [email protected] 1 Comment

Ian Wilson continues to recount his journey through New York, which includes the spectacular 9/11 memorial

Almanac Footy: From amity to animus – How did Collingwood and Carlton come to hate each other so?

March 31, 2025 by Gigs 2 Comments

Gigs’ mate Danny McGinlay explains his dislike for Collingwood and Carlton and how the ‘Seeds of Hatred’ developed between the two clubs.

Almanac Poetry: Boys’ own footy with handpass

March 29, 2025 by Almanac Admin 3 Comments

We welcome Black Pepper whose first poem is a memoir about make-do footies. [Ah, yes. Ed.]

Almanac Music: Aussie Album Review – Harem Scarem ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’

March 28, 2025 by Smokie 3 Comments

‘Pilgrim’s Progress’, the debut album of Melbourne band Harem Scarem, is the 19th in Smokie’s series looking back at classic Aussie albums.

Round 3 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Lift Off!

March 28, 2025 by Colin Ritchie 2 Comments

Col is a happier supporter this week as the Bombers lift off after a couple of weeks grounded.

Almanac Biography: A request from Citrus Bob – who is the batsman?

March 28, 2025 by Trebor9994 5 Comments

Citrus Bob is desperate to find out who the tall batsman is going out to bat with Chris Kiernan. He would be delighted if someone can help him out.

Almanac Reviews: No Bullshit Bakeries of the Bush – A Willunga Sausage Roll

March 28, 2025 by Mickey Randall 18 Comments

In the latest of his sausage roll reviews, Mickey Randall ponders – among other things – bullnose verandahs, old typewriters, and community notice-boards

Round 3 – Sal’s Preview: Saturday Night’s Alright for Footy – on Free-to-air

March 27, 2025 by Sal Ciardulli 2 Comments

Sal is previewing the footy and the big racing while letting us know what he thinks of no free-to-air footy on the Saturdays.

Almanac Food: Lunching for Australia – France Soir, South Yarra

March 27, 2025 by Ian Hauser 4 Comments

Lunching for Australia in style! A guest’s review of a top flight meal at Melbourne’s iconic ‘France Soir’ restaurant.

Almanac (Jumps) Racing Preview: Warrnambool, 28 March 2025

March 27, 2025 by Dandy Andy Leave a Comment

Dandy Andy previews the start of the jumps season which begins this weekend at Warrnambool.

2025 NRL, Round 3: RITV – There’s no defending this usual suspect!

March 27, 2025 by Russel Hansen Leave a Comment

RITV asks why Souths recruited a player known to be a poor defender when defence is already an issue at the club? (An early alert for Blake Solly on Saturday!)

2025 NRL, Round 4: Prop by the Sea – You gotta love footy!

March 27, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Prop by the sea offers his evaluation of the chances of each of the clubs in the race for the 2025 premiership. It’s easy to tell who just doesn’t rate.

2025 NRL, Round 4: Still on a staple diet, but let’s hope I don’t have to get used to it!

March 27, 2025 by Ian Hauser 3 Comments

Ian Hauser fears that he may have to get used to eating humble pie after another poor round of tipping. (But if they’re as good as those on offer at the Chiltern Bakery he might be willing to live with it!)

Almanac Poetry: Haiku Bob – Round 2: the blur

March 26, 2025 by haiku bob 1 Comment

Some haiku reflections from Collingwood’s match against Footscray by Haiku Bob.

Almanac Footy: Eight Into One Won’t Go (unless you are PJ Flynn)!

March 26, 2025 by Trebor9994 3 Comments

Citrus Bob Utber spent a week in Melbourne and caught up four Round 2 matches during his stay. CB presents his thoughts of the games.

Almanac Footy: Buttoning Down On Concussion in the AFL

March 26, 2025 by [email protected] 3 Comments

With footy played at an increasing pace more collisions between players occur with many causing severe concussions resulting. Ian Wilson presents his thoughts on the issue.