The Editors and whole Footy Almanac community extend their condolences to our Editor-in-Chief and friend John Harms on the passing of his mother, Fay Dorothy Harms.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC Weekly Wrap
November 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Another big week at the Pomborneit CC, highlighted by the club’s Division 2 team hosting the return of sport to the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve after an absence of 24 years.
Almanac Soccer: Who is Ruben Amorim?
November 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ruben Amorim will become the latest manager for Manchester United next week. Ollie Wade provides background information into the soccer life and career of Ruben Amorim.
Almanac Horse Racing: Sal’s Preview – Final Day Preview: Need a Big Last Quarter
November 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli after a big year with overseas travel, footy, and the races presents his final preview for the year. [Thanks Sal for your regular previews throughout the year, and especially your wonderful overseas travel reports. Well done Sal! -Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Testing Times?
November 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
With the First Test of the Australia v India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy commencing shortly, the Footy Almanac’s International Cricket Correspondent Citrus Bob Utber bowls up a few thoughts about the makeup of the possible Aussie side.
Almanac Rugby League (Book Review) – ‘The Power and the Passion: Rugby League in the 1980s’
November 7, 2024 by 4 Comments
Russel Hansen revisits rugby league in the 1980s via his review of ‘The Power and the Passion: Rugby League in the 1980s’ by Alan Whiticker and Ian Collis.
Almanac Rugby League (Publications): Bob Bax and Roy Francis
November 7, 2024 by 2 Comments
Dr Greg Mallory is, among other things, a rugby league historian and an academic. He brings to our attention two new publications for diehard fans of ‘the greatest game of all’.
Almanac Rugby League – Pacific Championships 2024: The Finals
November 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The 2024 Pacific Championships Finals will be played on Sunday. Get yourself comfortable for a quadruple-header of international rugby league!
NFL Week 9 – The Jack Campbell Cup
November 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s halfway through the NFL season and an ideal stage for Earl O’Neill to reflect on the teams’ performances and progress so far.
Almanac Soccer: Premier League Matchweek 10 Highlights
November 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade presents his Matchweek 10 highlights from the English Premier League, one featuring major upsets, cracking goals, and even more late drama.
Almanac Cricket: A special opening for a much beloved opener
November 5, 2024 by 16 Comments
One of Geelong’s most loved and respected sporting identities, former Test cricketer Ian Redpath, is now honoured with a scoreboard in his name at Kardinia Park. Roger Lowrey was there for the opening.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the sweet spot with the half-forward flankers
November 5, 2024 by 7 Comments
Carolyn Spooner continues her creative series of footballers in their positions, this time, the flamboyant half-forward flankers and the appropriate cakes best reflecting their style.
Almanac Horse Racing: Melbourne Cup Preview – Did Sal give us the winner?
November 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s the biggest day on the racing calendar and Sal is in the box seat with his regular insights from trackside.
Almanac Racing: I have a horse in the Melbourne Cup
November 4, 2024 by 7 Comments
A big lover of horse racing from an early age, Rodney Boyd has a part stake in this year’s Melbourne Cup. It’s a high water mark among many memories.
Almanac Melbourne Cup: No Almanac trifecta this year
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
There won’t be a zoom get-together for Almanac punters this year, but please feel free to post your selections in the comments section of this post.
Almanac Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Recently released, the documentary film ‘Like My Brother’ looks at a group of Tiwi women who set out to forge their own paths in footy via the VFLW over a period of six years – Ian Wilson shares his review.
Almanac Baseball: Dodgers win World Series
November 1, 2024 by 4 Comments
Brian Lynch runs his eye over the MLB World Series. Only one side was ever going to win it!
Almanac Footy History: A Synopsis of ‘It’s in the Genes’
November 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Here’s an outline of Des Tobin’s new book ‘It’s in the Genes’ which tells the story of some of Australian football’s most prominent families. Copies are now available.
Almanac Horse racing: Sal’s Preview – Derby Day: Will the Empire Strike?
November 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
With four fabulous days of racing coming up at Flemington, Sal Ciardulli previews the first of them, and predicts his winners for Victoria Derby Day,
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC Weekly Wrap
November 1, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Pombo Bulls’ season is well underway. Here’s a comprehensive wrap of last weekend’s fixtures.
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