Mickey has an eclectic list of life’s pleasures he experienced in 2024.
Almanac Rugby League – Pacific Championships Wrap: Aussies rule the Pacific
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Australia rules the Pacific, at least when it comes to rugby league. Here’s our wrap on the Pacific Championships which reached their conclusion on Sunday.
Revisiting the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: So what was actually said?
November 13, 2024 by 12 Comments
So many stories surface at the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch. This is a beauty, involving a locking of horns, in Brisbane in the mid-80s.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 11 Highlights
November 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Matchweek 11 of the English Premier League saw a weekend filled with upsets and surprise results as Ollie Wade highlights in his weekly report.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Mulga’ and Ye Olde Buckland Inn
November 13, 2024 by 6 Comments
Allan Barden fondly remembers Maurice ‘Mulga’ Gregson, an old stalwart supporter, storyteller, and former player of the Swansea Football Club who passed away recently aged 94.
Almanac History: A Trip through Victoria’s Railway History
November 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
Callum Quirk recounts his trip to Gisbourne, Horsham, and DImboola to relive the days of steam trains that were operating and on display.
Almanac Footy History: Chris Kiernan – Help!
November 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber seeks the assistance of Almanackers for further information about Chris Kiernan, the footballer who failed to show up for Fitzroy in the 1899 Grand Final against South Melbourne.
Almanac Life: Nanna’s final days
November 11, 2024 by 17 Comments
John Harms’s mother, Fay, died on Tuesday night. He remembers her final days.
How the west was won (by the Almanackers)
November 11, 2024 by 11 Comments
Barry Nicholls was part of a gathering of Sandgropers from the greater Almanackery recently – and they’re planning to make it regular.
Almanac Poetry: Captain Albert Jacka, VC, MC and Bar
November 11, 2024 by 12 Comments
On another Remembrance Day – arguably at a time when the collective memory of war is most sorely tested – we reshare Kevin Densley’s poem on the iconic, heroic and ultimately tragic figure of Albert Jacka this week.
Almanac English Soccer – League Two: An Aussie Womble
November 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Paul Harman has followed Wimbledon for much of his life. Here, he explains why, as a way of introducing his new weekly column on the exploits of The Wombles.
Australian Cricket Society Lunch (Nov 20) with David Hussey
November 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites you to lunch with David Hussey. November 20. In Caulfield. All welcome.
Almanac Horseracing: The Muse is musing on Derby Day at Wyche
November 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Muse is reminded of old trips up the Calder Highway and other grand times as he muses on Derby Day and country racing at his beloved Wyche.
Almanac Life (and Death): Vale Fay Dorothy Harms
November 9, 2024 by 19 Comments
The Editors and whole Footy Almanac community extend their condolences to our Editor-in-Chief and friend John Harms on the passing of his mother, Fay Dorothy Harms.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC Weekly Wrap
November 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Another big week at the Pomborneit CC, highlighted by the club’s Division 2 team hosting the return of sport to the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve after an absence of 24 years.
Almanac Soccer: Who is Ruben Amorim?
November 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ruben Amorim will become the latest manager for Manchester United next week. Ollie Wade provides background information into the soccer life and career of Ruben Amorim.
Almanac Horse Racing: Sal’s Preview – Final Day Preview: Need a Big Last Quarter
November 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli after a big year with overseas travel, footy, and the races presents his final preview for the year. [Thanks Sal for your regular previews throughout the year, and especially your wonderful overseas travel reports. Well done Sal! -Ed]
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