With the Spring Carnival 2024 in full swing, Ian Lewis remembers back to his 15 year old self and the 1972 Caulfield Guineas and the clash between Century and Sobar.
Almanac Racing / Travel: Turnbull Stakes Day Preview – Say it ain’t so Joe!
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Big weekend of racing coming up at Flemington including the Turnbull Stakes. Sal Ciardulli casts his discerning eye over the fields and picks his tips. Not only horse racing but more travel from Sal as he explains.
Almanac Footy: Renewing footy vows
October 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s tough absorbing a Grand Final defeat of some magnitude after all the promise and hope that went before. But what lies at the core of our support? Bloodstainedangel reflects on the season gone and commits to ‘continue to lift that noble banner high, on the ride of our lives’.
NRL 2024 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Reviewing Wayne Bennett, if that’s possible!
October 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
RITV thinks back over the enigma that is Wayne Bennett. Is he the ultimate ‘man behind the mask’? And how will he transpose back into the Burrow in 2025?
NRL 2024 Grand Final – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
October 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
Prop and co are off on a different Grand Final Tour this year. Check out their dress code, itinerary and possible sidetracks as well as Prop’s thoughts on the Grand Final here.
NRL Grand Final: Melbourne Storm have the score on the board
October 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber used to work for the Melbourne Storm about twenty years ago, He’s maintained close connections with the club. He offers his thoughts in advance of Sunday’s Grand Final against Penrith.
NRL Grand Final: Penrith go for the four-peat in 2024
October 3, 2024 by 1 Comment
Lifelong Panthers tragic and rugby league historian Alan Whiticker offers his thoughts in the lead-up to this weekend’s Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm.
NRL & NRLW Grand Finals: The deciders we deserve
October 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser can’t find a suitably clear point of distinction to confidently tip the winner of this weekend’s NRL Grand Final. In the end, he goes with a gut feeling.
Almanac Footy: Why I’m a Lion by Clementine Reid
October 2, 2024 by 14 Comments
One-eyed Brisbane supporter Clementine Reid (daughter of Shane) explains why she is a Lions fan. [Welcome to the Footy Almanac Clementine! – Ed]
Grand Final 2024 – Sydney v Brisbane: Swans Dive
October 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker found it very tough to write about the failure of his beloved Swans after their huge loss in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
NFL Week 4: The Jared Goff Cup
October 2, 2024 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill is fascinated by the intricacies of the plays in the NFL. He makes some interesting observations about player size when comparing the NFL with the AFL too.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg’s Premiership Triumph: Final Moments
October 2, 2024 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall relives the finals moments of the SANFL Grand Final with Glenelg winning a close one against Norwood.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League – Match Week 6 Highlights
October 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade presents his review and thoughts of Match Week 6 in the English Premier League.
Almanac Life: Advice from Reuben Pelerman
October 1, 2024 by 10 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls 1991, his musical and literary journey, a deferral from his commerce degree, and his eventual move to the Gold Coast where he lasted two days working for the owner of the Brisbane Bears.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Harrier 809 – Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War’
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull (Callum Quirk) presents his review of Number One Bestseller, ‘Harrier 809 – Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War’.
Almanac Music: Vale – Kris Kristofferson
October 1, 2024 by 5 Comments
Another music icon has passed onto that great gig in the sky – Kris Kristofferson. He will be remembered as a prolific songwriter and an accomplished actor appearing in many films throughout his career. RIP Kris Kristofferson.
Almanac Poetry: Italianesque
September 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a previously unpublished one, written about one of his favourite artists, the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
The day after
And with that, the AFL season has drawn to a close once more…for Paul Crowe that means the best parts of footy – just you, a ball and the possibility of making things happen – are again doomed to off-season dormancy and other sporting pursuits can’t come close to doing justice to the absence.