‘Dougie’ explains how to share five Australian Open shirts amongst four mates much to the disappointment of ‘Shillo’.
Bob Murphy’s Debut
February 11, 2025 by 5 Comments
A verse from Damian Balassone about Robert Murphy’s first goal.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: YouTube Missing In Action
February 11, 2025 by 6 Comments
For now, this is the final edition of Karl Dubravs’ excellent ‘Dylan Cover Songs’ series and it features songs not available on YouTube.
Almanac Books: ‘Wonderboy: The Legend of Viv McGrath & the shot that changed tennis’ – Michael Sexton
February 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
Viv McGrath was the first to use the double-handed backhand, a stroke that changed tennis. Michael Sexton tells his story in a newly published monograph.
Almanac Teams: Debuts in the West Indies
February 10, 2025 by 5 Comments
Caribbean kings of the local and tourist variety feature in Rodney Boyd’s teams this week.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne 2025 Season Preview
February 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger examines the prospects of North Melbourne for the forthcoming 2025 AFL season.
Almanac Life: A Special Kind of Chess Team
February 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
RagingBull recalls a teacher whose interest, dedication and persistence changed a boy’s life.
Almanac Music: Favourite Cover Versions Part 3
February 10, 2025 by 10 Comments
Ian Wilson is back with another cracking selection of his favourite cover versions.
Almanac Lunches: Des, Bob, Richard, and John – ‘He sat them down’
February 9, 2025 by 7 Comments
It was another cracking Footy Almanac Lunch featuring Des Tobin, Bob Utber, and ‘a cast of thousands’ at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond last Friday.
Almanac Music: Suzi Quatro – ‘If You Can’t Give Me Love’
February 7, 2025 by 11 Comments
Matt Zurbo takes his daughter to see her idol, Suzi Quatro. It’s a killer show… then something magic happens.
Almanac Music: ‘I was alright, for a while’ – Songs Involving Crying
February 7, 2025 by 252 Comments
In this week’s instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song, the theme is songs involving crying. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Life: AFL Lost Boys
February 6, 2025 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reflects on recent football sudden deaths and how the lessons learned working and living through mental health struggles can be adapted to prevent further tragedies. He has some suggestions about what can be put in place to help.
NFL 2024 Week 21 – The Jared Goff Cup
February 6, 2025 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neil offers his take on Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and the Eagles. There’s also expert analysis from ‘been there, done that’ Jon Gruden.
RITV Summer Series: Australian Athletics on the rise – Gout Gout… and en more!
February 6, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV returns from a holiday break to resume his Summer Series. His focus this week is on the array of emerging young talent in Australian athletics.
Almanac Horse Racing: Way Out West
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In his first contribution to the Footy Almanac website, Dandy Andy provides his thoughts and tips for Group 1 races (which return this weekend) as well as for harness racing and the dogs everywhere from Caulfield to Mount Gambier. [Welcome Dandy – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League: The NRL season preliminaries kick off
February 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
The NRL 2025 season preliminaries kick off this weekend. Here’s a brief guide to what’s happening in the coming weeks.
Almanac Footy: A Footy Fan’s Lament – Postscript
February 6, 2025 by 2 Comments
Two months ago Glenn Butcher shared a song written in the aftermath of the Swans’ Grand Final loss. Here’s a postscript.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the home straight with the half-back flankers
February 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner is back with the latest in her series on characteristics of positional players. This time her focus is on the half-back flankers.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 24 Highlights
February 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Olliw Wade highlights three of the main EPL Matchweek 24 matches, a week full of drama and upsets.
Almanac life: A love letter to Balmain
February 4, 2025 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall and his wife Claire are visiting Sydney, and in particular, they are thoroughly enjoying their time in Balmain as he explains.
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