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 255 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.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Grip and Release’ – Tommy Mallet
February 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
The moon, a late night, and the day ahead feature in Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Grip and Release’. [Language Warning – Ed]
Almanac Teams: Debuts in South Africa
February 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
Just a short flight over the Indian Ocean for these Test debutants in Rodney Boyd’s teams of the week.
Almanac Cricket Memoir: Les Favell’s Creams – remembering the Fourth Test of the 1960-61 West Indies Tour of Australia
February 3, 2025 by 14 Comments
Nank remembers the summer when cricket got hold of him: the celebrated West Indies Tour of Australia in 1960-61. He was at the Adelaide Test with his Dad Max and mates. [Cracking memoir – Ed]
Almanac Golf – Golf Tips: 3
February 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
Pards is back with more golfing tips of the trade.
Almanac Poetry: Another Song for Severed Head
February 3, 2025 by 4 Comments
Kevin Densley describes this week’s (previously unpublished) poem as one ‘about the nature of creative ideas and creativity more generally’.
Almanac Footy: Melbourne 2025 Season Preview
February 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger takes a look at Melbourne’s prospects for season 2025.
Almanac (English) Soccer: The Land of Notts
February 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
Paul Harman takes us inside League Two club Notts County with input from two very different but totally dedicated fans. (Wonderful insider perspectives. – Ed.)
Almanac Cricket: First Test, Sri Lanka v Australia – Galle or Nothing?
February 2, 2025 by 9 Comments
Smokie Dawson reports from Galle after Australia demolished Sri Lanka in the First Test. But what of the future of Test cricket in Sri Lanka?
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