As the Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III heads back to Holbrook to be reunited with its owner, Peter Clark reflects on the five month trip Revelling in the Riverina. [Congratulations Peter! This has been a cracking series. Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bump
August 28, 2024 by 9 Comments
The coach cancels Tuesday night training for Old Dog and his team mates so it’s down to the pub for a meal and a chat about a bump. [Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Books Launch: ‘A View from Fine Leg’ by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber
August 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
The launch of ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber’s book in Mildura last week was a great success, and Roger Lowrey was there to report on proceedings.
Reappraising Praise
August 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Praise is the theme of Damian Balassone’s poem from his book ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 24 Review – the season ends
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A good win for Collingwood against Melbourne ends their season in 9th position just outside the 8 on percentage as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 presents his final report for the season.
Almanac Poetry: The Last Time I Saw My Great-Grandmother
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This previously unpublished poem, according to KD, is one written long ago about his last meeting with his great-grandmother, Lucy. The encounter didn’t go quite as expected.
Almanac Footy: A Day at Country Footy
August 25, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson has a day out enjoying a game of country footy featuring Dunstown v Carngham-Linton in a Central Highlands League Elimination Final.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – From Madrid via Portugal and Round 24 selections
August 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
We catch up with Sal Ciardulli as he updates his European Diary with his travels in Portugal and Spain.
Almanac Rugby League (Controversy): Should Les Boyd be elevated to rugby league’s Hall of Fame?
August 22, 2024 by 7 Comments
Controversy surrounds this week’s announcement that hard man Les Boyd has been elevated to rugby league’s Hall of Fame. What’s the fuss all about?
NRL Round 24 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: The suffering is almost over!
August 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard can’t wait for the season to end. His Bunnies got caught in the spotlight of the eye of the Wests Tigers, the wooden spoon favourites.
NRL Round 25 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Prop in the Canefield had a BIG (and profitable) weekend at the races but managed to catch a bit of the footy as well. He also takes a look at some of the code’s fastest men over the decades.
Almanac Book Launch: Citrus Bob’s ‘A View From Fine Leg’ in Mildura TONIGHT
August 22, 2024 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber invites you to the launch of his book ‘A View from Fine Leg’ at Deakin27 in Mildura on Aug 22.
NRL Round 25 and NRLW Round 5: Top order places still up for grabs in both the NRL and the NRLW
August 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
There are just three rounds to go in the NRL with finals spots still up for grabs while the NRLW is throwing up its fair share of unpredictable results. Ian Hauser tries to make sense of it all.
Almanac Rugby League: Ron Coote named as the 14th Immortal (and about bloody time!)
August 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
At long last, Ron Coote has been named as the 14th Immortal of rugby league.
Almanac (AFL) Poetry: What Wins September
August 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dips goes all poetic to explain the formula for prevailing in September.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 18 – The German Pioneers
August 21, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark fires up the GTHO for one last foray into Riverina football heartlands and visits Jindera via the three B’s – Balldale, Brocklesby and Burrumbuttock.
Round 24 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
August 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
With the final match of the season to be played and the final 8 still to be resolved, Round 24 will be very interesting. Find out who, where, and when your teams are playing this weekend.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Cricket Society – Annual Dinner
August 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites you to their Annual Dinner on 30 August with well known sporting author and journalist Ken Piesse the guest speaker,
Almanac Book Review: ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
August 20, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac is happy to promote Almanacker Andy Thurlow’s new novel ‘Painting Martha’. Read a review by Ian Hauser and see an invitation to the launch in Tanunda on September 22.
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