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]
NFL Week 3: The Amon-Ra St Brown Cup
September 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill considers all that is NFL with Week 3 of the season just completed. Earl takes look at the Carolina Panthers and their billionaire owner David Tepper.
Almanac Music: Herbie Flowers – Rock On….The Wild Side
September 24, 2024 by 11 Comments
With the recent death of Herbie Flowers Karl Dubravs decided to delve into the musician’s recording career, and was amazed by the quality and range of the music he was a part of.
Almanac Music: 33 1/3 Reasons Why – Species Deceases (Midnight Oil)
September 23, 2024 by 9 Comments
Greg A on a seminal record from his formative years that still packs a punch to this day…
Almanac Teams: In and Outs of Grand Finals
September 23, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s a huge week in footy and to mark the occasion Rodney Boyd has selected his best sides based on players who got called up for a grand final or sadly missed their chance.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Brisbane: Starcevich
September 23, 2024 by 11 Comments
What a cracking Preliminary Final between Geelong and Brisbane! The Old Dog certainly thinks so, and Brandon Starcevich had a lot to do with Brisbane’s thrilling win.
Almanac Poetry: Sequence of Dreams
September 23, 2024 by 4 Comments
Dreams? Fantasies? Trying to find yourself? … This previously unpublished poem from Kevin Densley tackles some of the ‘big issues’ related to life’s journey, in a poem tinged with humour. (And KD thanks a Bob Dylan song for inspiring the poem’s title.)
Almanac Footy: Characters of the VFA 1987-1994
September 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers some of the characters who played VFA footy during his time as a player from 1987 – 1994.
Almanac Podcasts: ‘Doo Dah Bang Bang’ – An introduction to ‘The Town Criers’ Podcast by Damian Callinan
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Comedian, actor, and writer Damian Callinan and good friend of the Footy Almanac introduces readers to his new podcast ‘The Town Criers’.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview and Caulfield tips: A coming of age
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the penultimate round of AFL Finals 2024, and selects likely winners for punters to consider at the Caulfield races.
NFL Week 2: The Aidan Hutchinson Cup
September 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s week two of the NFL Season 2024 and our NFL expert Earl O’Neill keeps readers abreast of all that is happening this week in the NFL.
Almanac Book Review: ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’s wonderful biography, ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’. This is a wonderful account of an passionate life associated with sport.
Our Huckleberry Harris
It’s been a while in the making, but Shane Reid has put pen to paper (or rather pixels to screen) on one of his most admired Lions, his Huckleberry Harris Andrews [Thanks for the unexpected Tombstone reference too – Ed.]