Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as an early unpublished work about romantic youthful ambitions.
Round 13 – Sydney v St Kilda: One stoppage cost the Saints
June 8, 2026 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson just wanted to see maniacal pressure from the Saints in their visit to the SCG. They delivered, but in the end one stoppage cost them the four points.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Q Clash 31 – One more yelp from an invisible pivot in time
June 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Like his beloved Lions in Q Clash 31, Shane Reid emerges from the darkness. With plenty of the season left to go, he is hopeful of at least one more podium appearance by the Lions.
Round 13 – West Coast v Port Adelaide: Power leave Eagles with the four points
June 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
Kossypowerman reports on Port Adelaide’s gutsy six-point win against a spirited West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.
Round 13 – Bulldogs find their bite to claw comeback victory against wasteful Hawks
June 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
A tale of two teams. Kristian Cavallo recounts the fight for dominance between the Hawks and Bulldogs during Round 13.
Almanac Footy: Benny Hill and the Bombers
June 7, 2026 by 3 Comments
Richard Griffiths compares the prospective appointment of the next Bombers coach in Benny Hill comedic proportions.
Round 13 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Rampaging Dogs humble Hawks
June 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Louie Cina recaps the Hawks’ second-half capitulation against the Dogs and looks ahead to Hawthorn’s post-bye road trip up North.
Almanac Footy: Mid-season footy reviews – Part 4
June 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger considers the fortunes and future prospects for Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, and Sydney in his mid-season AFL 2026 reviews.
Almanac Racing: One Hundred Ways to Lose Your ‘Couta’ – A Broken Punter’s Lament
June 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Wayne Peake has created ‘A Broken Punter’s Lament’ to the tune of Paul Simon’s ’50 Ways to leave Your Lover’.
Almanac Road Trip: Plenty of horses and umpires at Swan Hill but no trains
June 5, 2026 by 8 Comments
With the three day Swan Hill Cup carnival occurring this weekend we reprise Roger Lowrey’s report of the carnival, his punting mates, and other attractions undertaken on his trip in 2022.
Round 12 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – identity crisis
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob reflects in haiku upon an identity crisis as Collingwood lose a thriller against the Bulldogs.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club-Recollections and Reflections (Part 4)
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
In Part 4 of his ‘Recollections and Reflections’ of his time at the Melbourne FC, Richard Griffiths remembers what could have been with Irishman Anthony Tohill who returned home after he suffered a badly broken leg.
Sal’s Preview – Round 13: Asking the Question, Why not?
June 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal suggests the Bombers should ask the AFL “the question”. Meanwhile, he previews the Round 13 matches and the racing at Flemington and Eagle Farm.
Almanac Life: John Harms discusses writing with Renee Ballard on the Lex Talk Design podcast
June 4, 2026 by 5 Comments
Renee Ballard recently invited John Harms on to her cast. Damian O’Donnell, himself a previous guest on the podcast, introduces an interesting hour where JTH explores some of his thoughts on writing.
Almanac Book Reviews – RITV: ‘That Race’ by David Griffin
June 4, 2026 by 1 Comment
Rabbit In The Vineyard reviews ‘That Race’ by David Griffin.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You Gotta Love Footy
June 4, 2026 by 3 Comments
Prop by the Sea recounts the stellar wins and disappointing losses of last weekend’s games and gives his two-cents worth on who he thinks the winning teams will be in Round 14.
Round 12 – West Coast v Essendon: Eagles swoop as Bombers fail to lift off!
June 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Another tough match for Bomber supporters as West Coast defeat Essendon by 30 points in their Round 12 match in Perth reports Col Ritchie.
A Red-and-White Homecoming: How the Bullants Fought Their Way Back to Preston City Oval
June 3, 2026 by 3 Comments
Louie Cina looks at the journey, challenges, and significance of the red and white returning to its historic home at Preston City Oval for the first time since the Northern Bullants’ expulsion from the VFL.
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