The late 60s and early 70s are the Golden Years of footy for many VFL fans. In Jeff Dowsing’s latest look at Grand Final eras, the years 1967 to 1976 would see a revolution in how the game was played after Barassi’s Blues and their use handball engineered possibly the greatest comeback in VFL Grand Final history. Carlton, Richmond, Hawthorn and North fans; this is your era.
Melbourne Cup Day 2015: Corowa style.
November 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
Any day when you leave the track with more money than when you arrived, is a good day. Glen had a good day at Corowa.
New Zealand Wins! Run The Cutter – #RWC2015 Weekend 7
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal tells how Dan Carter and 14 other men in black triumphed over a gallant Wallabies side in the Rugby World Cup final.
Horses for Courses: Your Form Guide to the Asian Century
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tim Harcourt can bring any topics together dexterously. Here it’s the Melbourne Cup and the Asian region. A bit of horse-racing, a bit of business, a bit of trade. [But who wins the race, Tom? – JTH]
The People’s Mug
November 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
The Melbourne Cup is the people’s race. Tony Robb reminds us why.
Lightning can strike twice – Budge’s Cup Preview
November 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
After my success from last year, Crio is happy for me to have another crack at the Cup preview. I won’t bother with a horse by horse, run by run preview as you can find that anywhere. I will just give my opinion and look forward to yours. First, to establish my credentials, here [Read more]
Emotion towards All Blacks
November 2, 2015 by 6 Comments
Yoshi’s sports moments for this week, here for your enjoyment.
Crio’s Question?….first memories
November 2, 2015 by 26 Comments
What else could it be this week but The Cup? Remember your first?
The Melbourne Cup
November 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
On Cup Eve 2015, we revisit Pam Sherpa’s first and only Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup Preview: A Dynamite Day for All
November 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli with the inside word on the race that stops the nation: Almanackers, your form guide has arrived.
Almanac Racing – the Derby on the Marby
November 1, 2015 by 43 Comments
They’ll bore you with the “a day for the purists” drivel, but Derby Day’s a beauty if you can just focus on the races. And, of course, winning (responsibly) on the punt. Tips please!
Junior Almanac – Thank You
November 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
Young Josh Coales has impressed a few of us this year with his love of writing. Or, to be more precise, his love of writing about the Purple Haze. As the 2015 season comes to a close, Josh pens an open letter of thanks to everyone at The Footy Almanac.
Almanac Rugby League – 2015 NRL Season In Review
October 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Brutus reviews the 2015 NRL season in verse
Almanac Racing – Its Derby Day! – Winx in the Pink!
October 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli makes his tips for Derby Day. He also tips the bucket on the AFL and specialist wielders of the willow in general
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