KB Hill recounts the merry-go-round of coaching the OMFNL after news broke that Darin Creswell will return to the League in 2025 to coach Corowa-Rutherglen.
Almanac (Sporting) Life: Booted off
October 30, 2024 by 12 Comments
There’s a certain dynamic about using sports ovals in the off season. And it works both ways, as Vin found out recently.
Almanac Soccer: Premier League Matchweek 9 Highlights
October 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s week 9 in the English Premier League and one featuring late goals, plenty of drama and entertainment as Ollie Wade presents his highlights for the week.
Almanac Footy: Vale – Hugh Mitchell: Essendon great
October 28, 2024 by 8 Comments
Former Essendon champ Hugh Mitchell has passed away aged 89. Col remembers spotting Hugh on the train after a match that brought back childhood memories.
Almanac Footy History: Des Tobin’s new book – ‘It’s in the Genes’
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Des Tobin’s seventh book ‘It’s in the Genes’ is a series of profiles of some great Australian Rules Football families. Released during the AFL Finals, it was officially launched by Tim Lane.
Almanac Poetry: A Pilgrimage to San Isidro
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley, previously unpublished, takes as its point of departure a disturbing late painting by Spanish master Francisco Goya.
Almanac Cinema: Not a film for a first date
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson presents his review of ‘From Hilde With Love’, a film set during WW2 featuring the harrowing tale of two operatives of German Resistance Group, the Red Orchestra.
Almanac Golf: Golf Tips: 1
October 25, 2024 by 5 Comments
Pards offers some subtle putting hints to assist your golfing game.
Almanac Horseracing: The Muse is musing on Cousin Harry
October 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Muse is musing on a cracking day of racing which featured Cousin Harry Coffey. This yarn oozes the Mallee.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal’s Preview – Cox Plate Day Preview – What’s the Prognosis?
October 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
It’s a huge weekend on the spring racing calendar featuring the WS Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Sal Ciardulli presents his tips for punters to consider.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC – U17 Boys: Round One
October 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Young Pomborneit Bull Finn Tolland makes his Almanac debut with a review of the Under 17 boys first game of the season where after an excellent start to the match, the match was unfortunately washed out and the game against Simpson CC called a draw.
Almanac Lunches: Ken Piesse and ‘Living the Dream’ (Nov 15)
October 24, 2024 by 2 Comments
Join us for lunch at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond on November 15, as we chat to Ken Piesse about his memoir ‘Living the Dream’. All welcome.
Almanac Life – Meet Me at the Mall’s Balls: Life and Phones
October 24, 2024 by 20 Comments
Mickey and Claire value their connection both with and without their phones. It is possible in the digital age!
Almanac Rugby League – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Book Review – ‘Hard: rugby league in the ’70s’
October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard scored a copy of ‘Hard: rugby league in the ’70s’ for Fathers Day from his daughters Sophia and Eliza. Here’s his review.
NFL Week 7 – The Brian Branch Cup
October 24, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl’s Detroit Lions chalked up another win but can they match it with the best and get to the Super Bowl without ‘Hutch’? Is a trade the answer?
Almanac (International) Rugby League: The Pacific Championships, Week 2
October 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
After an entertaining Week 1 of the Pacific Championships, Week 2 features the heavyweight Australia v New Zealand clashes in both the men’s and the women’s competitions.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC Weekly Wrap
October 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Pomborneit Cricket Club has kicked off for the 2024/25 season. Check out all that is happening at the Bulls.
Almanac Soccer: EPL Matchweek 8 Highlights
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After the international break, the Premier League saw yet another weekend filled with drama, excitement and goals. Here are the three games that stood out for Ollie Wade
Almanac Footy Tipping: Winners for the 2024 AFL season comp
October 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Results of The Footy Almanac Tipping Competition for 2024 have been finalised. Congratulations to the prize-winners.
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