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
Open Letter to Sepp Blatter
October 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
Vaughan Menlove (aka Dr Cruel) is happy that Sepp Blatter has decided to take some of his cronies down with him. But he passionately argues that FIFA needs to build a new henhouse after it cleans out some of the crooked roosters.
AFL 2015 in review
October 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
Brutus76 leaps into verse to celebrate the footy season just gone, and muse on the future of all 18 clubs.
Hazlewood, not Lee… Selectors. Media. Groupthink. Ageism.
October 30, 2015 by 5 Comments
CrankyPete wants to know your ideal selection for the Australian bowling attack. He’s gotten the ball rolling with a BIG call…
The Merri Marathon
October 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Merri Marathon is one of the highlights of the school year. John Harms reports.
A-League 1,000: The Star Wars VII Edition
October 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews Round 4 of the A-League. Now we know what a tifo is, will any go missing this weekend too?
Witnessing Greatness
October 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
An interesting reflection by Wesley Hull, in which he looks back at the greats he has been fortunate enough to see live; and in which he also ponders whom of the current crop will one day be considered greats.
It’s a long way to Twickenham
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
David Parker presents his reasoning to poach the Rugby World Cup and play the final in Melbourne.
From Russia, With Love
October 29, 2015 by 5 Comments
Australian football in Russia? With teams such as the Lazy Koalas and Saint Petersburg Cats? Wesley Hull reports on developments in this footy frontier.
It’s Tiger Time!
October 29, 2015 by 5 Comments
Cranky Pete has done some analysis, and his conclusion? 2016 will be the Year of the Tiger
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