Allan Barden’s ground-hopping in the Victorian countryside continues as he reports on an amazing contest between the Wooden-Hesket Hawks and the Wallan Magpies.
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Almanac Country Footy: A Day Out At Gilbert Gordon Oval – Woodend-Hesket v Wallan
June 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
Almanac Cricket: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or Cricket?
June 19, 2026 by 11 Comments
The world of cricket is a mess according to Allan Barden and no longer the game he grew up with and loved.
Almanac Memoir: Hunting and guns – a personal journey
June 15, 2026 by 1 Comment
Allan Barden reflects on hunting and using guns in rural Tasmania when he was a youth. He concludes his personal journey by questioning himself: could I kill an animal again?
Almanac Memoir: Tasmanian Tiger Tales (or Tails)
June 14, 2026 by 4 Comments
Allan Barden recounts a fascinating tale of his great great grandfather and a Tasmanian Tiger.
Almanac Life: Saving the world and improving football, one lunch at a time (Some tongue in cheek thoughts in support of the lunch)
May 2, 2026 by 7 Comments
What better way to solve the problems of the world, and discuss footy and other topics than with a nice long lunch with a few coldies thrown in suggests Allan Barden recalling his many lunching groups.
Almanac History and Culture: In The Footsteps Of Unfortunates And Ghosts Past (a weekend spent in Pentridge Gaol, including a walking tour in nearby Coburg Cemetery)
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Allan Barden shares with us the sights he discovered on a recent tour of the infamous Pentridge Gaol.
Almanac Memoir: The Loo, the Lavatory, and me – Reflections and Meditations from the Smallest Room
March 10, 2026 by 13 Comments
Allan Barden takes us to the smallest room in the house, aka the loo, dunny, lavatory, toilet, bathroom etc, for his exploration of a rather unusal theme.
Almanac Squash: A Potted Memoir of Squashing Balls
December 19, 2025 by 6 Comments
Allan Barden recalls his introduction to squash and his developing interest in the exploits of the world’s great players including Aussies Geoff Hunt and Heather McKay. And the highlight: a fifteen minute master class with a member of the famous Khan family.
Almanac Baseball: Woomera and Australian Baseball
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Courtesy of his friend Allan Barden, David ‘Dick’ Turpin returns to The Footy Almanac to share his memories of baseball in Woomera.
Almanac Memories: Conversations around a bar table
October 10, 2025 by 12 Comments
Allan Barden reflects on his time at the Canberra Irish Club and the contribution pubs can make to community well-being and social cohesion. The secret was sitting there all along.[Cracking read AB! – Ed]
Almanac Life: Ye Old Gladstone Bag
July 1, 2025 by 14 Comments
A bag with character, weight and history – Allan Barden recalls fondly the Gladstone of years past, a ubiquitous fixture for gents of generations and one stop shop for the trainer at local footy clubs. [I’m sure my grandfather has kept his lawn bowls in one too – Ed.]
Almanac Life: Hair Now And Then
April 23, 2025 by 11 Comments
Hair loss is a very real issue for many of us. Allan Barden offers some thoughts on the process of balding.
Almanac Petanque: On The Piste Again
March 14, 2025 by 3 Comments
Allan Barden introduces readers to the sporting world of Pétanque.
Almanac Footy (Legends) – Peter Singline: Singing The Praises Of Another Local Hero And Champion
February 22, 2025 by 8 Comments
Allan Barden remembers, with respect and thanks, Peter Singline from the Swansea football and cricket teams, the man whose generous encouragement set him on his life’s path. (A beautiful testament – Ed.)
Almanac Life: Local Hero, Local Champion, Or Both – C. W. (Bill) Darke
February 1, 2025 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden pays a fitting tribute to C.W. (Bill) Darke recognising the contribution local heroes such as Bill make to their communities and sports.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Mulga’ and Ye Olde Buckland Inn
November 13, 2024 by 6 Comments
Allan Barden fondly remembers Maurice ‘Mulga’ Gregson, an old stalwart supporter, storyteller, and former player of the Swansea Football Club who passed away recently aged 94.
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