It was undoubtably another cracking Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch as Col Ritchie’s photos and story tell.
Almanac Lunches: The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – another cracker!
September 28, 2024 by 12 Comments
Almanac Footy: Rolling Thunder get the WAFL flag
September 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on the Peel Thunder’s win in the WAFL Grand Final over east Perth.
Almanac Footy: Gloves off!
September 27, 2024 by 6 Comments
The Old Dog wants to get a few things about footy off his chest so he can relax and enjoy the Big One!
[Language warning -Ed]
Almanac Music: Two Potent Elements – Songs Involving Blood and/or Fire
September 27, 2024 by 150 Comments
This week’s installment of KD’s epic series on popular song themes concerns songs that involve blood and/or fire. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Grand Final 2024 – Sal’s Preview and tips for Moonee Valley
September 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s finally here, the last game of the season and Sal Ciardulli has made his choice who will win the AFL 2024 Premiership. His tips for Moonee Valley are also included.
Almanac (Paris 2024) Olympics – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 33 moments other than gold
September 26, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard continues his selection of special moments from the Paris Olympics where you didn’t have to win a gold medal to be on the dais of great moments.
NRL Finals Week 3 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
September 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
The results of this weekend’s footy games may be almost pre-ordained but Prop goes all cerebral when he talks about ‘confirmation bias’. Fair dinkum!
NRL Finals, Week 3 and NRLW Finals, Week 1: Go with the form!
September 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser suggests you follow the form to find this week’s winners in both the NRL and the NRLW.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
September 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
Andy Thurlow tells us all about his recent book launch which featured not just one but three books! And the ‘after party’ went well into the night.
Almanac Footy: Your guide to Christmas in September
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Grand Final is as good as Christmas in September suggests A.L. Illowa as he reminisces on Grand Finals past.
The 2024 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s annual Grand Final footy haiku event, ‘Haiku Kukai’ is on once again, and you’re invited to participate.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Lady Luck rides the bumps
September 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
It is far too easy to say Geelong ‘blew it’. The ebbs and flows of the preliminary final ran far deeper than that shallow analysis would indicate. Dips O’Donnell explains.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the lockers with the small forward pockets
September 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her creative take on footy playing positions. This time Carolyn looks at some of the small forwards and resting rovers who have made their mark on the position, and she identifies the appropriate apparel each should wear.
Almanac Soccer: EPL Matchweek 5 – Highlights
September 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ollie Wade provides an update of the English Premier League as he highlights matches from Week 5.
Almanac Footy History: The maverick Chris Kiernan – The Grand Finalist who failed to turn up
September 24, 2024 by 6 Comments
While researching the first Grand Final played between Fitzroy and South Melbourne in 1899, Citrus Bob Utber was amazed to discover that one of the players failed to turn up for the match. Citrus Bob endeavours to find out why.
Almanac Footy History: 1899 Grand Final – Fitzroy v South Melbourne
September 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
This Saturday Fitzroy play South Melbourne for the 2024 AFL Premiership, albeit as Brisbane and Sydney. Here’s a story by John Harms about that 1899 Grand Final when Fitzroy really did play South Melbourne.
Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch
September 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A handful of spots remain at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Tip the Top 8 Count Lunch at the Royal Melbourne Hotel this Friday. Now is the time to book.
Almanac Footy: Luke Reynolds Champion Cricketer, Champion Sire
September 24, 2024 by 14 Comments
Peter Fuller acknowledges Luke Reynolds and his contribution to sport and parenting, and the recent success of the South Colac juniors and his son Josh, [Well deserved – Ed]
AFL Grand Final Entertainment: Hear her roar, loud and muddied
The merits of Katy Perry opening for the Grand Final today have been dissected in the public square, Jarrod Landells gives his thoughts on who should play Melbourne City.