Tuesday @ The Almanac

Cricket match played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 1 Jan 1864. 

Stan Kluzek and friends enjoyed a tour of the MCG
and a visit to the Sports Museum. Read Stan’s story Here.

 

You will notice that the photos and illustrations have returned to our website. Thanks to James Demetrie of Diskman for his support over recent times, as we worked through the issues.

 

ROUND 18

Fremantle 15.21.111 d Sydney 10.13.73
Collingwood 13.11.89 d North Melbourne 12.13.85
St Kilda 13.9.87 d Port Adelaide 10.13.73
GWS 12.14.86 d Geelong 11.7.73
Carlton 6.3.39 d by Hawthorn 15.13.103
Adelaide 19.14.128 d Gold Coast 7.7.49
Western Bulldogs 13.8.86 d West Coast 9.16.70
Melbourne 16.15.111 d Richmond 9.11.65
Brisbane 22.17.149 d Essendon 8.11.59

ROUNDS 1-17

 

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Song of the Seagull

July 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The MCG and seagulls feature in Damian Balassone’s poem, ‘Song of the Seagull’.

Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v West Coast: Limping Dogs claw to victory over lively Eagles.

July 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The Western Bulldogs received a fright from the improving West Coast to win by 16 points in their Round 18 match reports Kristian Cavallo.

Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Three takeaways from the one that got away

July 13, 2026 by 1 Comment

On Friday night North Melbourne made a long awaited return to the marquee timeslot, but as Frank Licciardi reports, they found a way to let a win slip through their fingers.

Round 18 – Brisbane v Essendon: Dismal Dons destroyed

July 13, 2026 by 3 Comments

It is difficult to see where the Bombers go to from here after another humiliating loss in their Round 18 match against Brisbane.

Almanac Poetry: Oedipus on Theatrical Path

July 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment

This previously unpublished poem by Kevin Densley is about, among other things, how a photograph of a person can be so much more appealing than seeing them in real life. Also, the title riffs off a Sylvia Plath poem called ‘Electra on Azalea Path’.

Round 18 – Brisbane v Essendon: Foundation stones and bedrocks

July 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Shane Reid offers some Bob Dylan lines to contrast the inevitable longer term trajectories of the Lions and the Bombers. Meanwhile, Brisbane slips into the top four.

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In his latest team Rodney Boyd selects players who played in a premiership team, but would then play in a team that won a wooden spoon.

Round 18 – GWS v Geelong: Decimated Cats overrun in thriller

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Richard Griffiths reports on an extraordinary comeback victory by the Giants.

Round 18 – St Kilda v Port Adelaide: Saints reward their faithful

July 11, 2026 by 1 Comment

Ian Wilson made the trip from Ballarat to Marvel to join the hordes of long suffering Sainters. Putting his frustrations with the protected area rule to one side, he was pleased with a terrific effort by the Saints.

Almanac Life: The MCG – not just a sports ground

July 11, 2026 by 9 Comments

Last week, Stan Kluzek organised a train trip to Melbourne for a few of his mates to visit the MCG for a Walking Tour of the stadium, and a visit to the Sports Museum.

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Barry Nicholls reflects on the Pakistan cricket team and their visit to Roma for a hard-fought day of cricket against a Queensland country eleven in 1972.

Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 8)

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Richard Griffiths continues his account of his time with the Melbourne Football Club. 1996 marked a low point for both the club and Richard himself.

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In this instalment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD looks at songs that reference the words ‘girl’ and/or ‘girls’. As is always the case, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.

Sal’s Preview – Round 18: Row the Long Boat!

July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

According to Sal, the Socceroos have to bridge a particular skills gap before they can mix it with the elite countries. Meanwhile he offers his thoughts on the AFL’s Round 18 and the key races at Caulfield.

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RITV can’t understand why one of his coaches hasn’t sat Cody Walker down for a heart-to-heart about discipline and temperament.

2026 NRL – Prop By The Sea: You Gotta Love Footy!

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In his recount of Round 18, Prop By The Sea declares his favourite game of the match to have been between the Knights and Dolphins! As for Round 19, in a battle of the sea creatures, Prop places his bets on the Dolphins in their match against the Sharks.

2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: The Blue Negligee

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This week, The Prospector takes some time off from discussing NRL to appreciate the great underdog, Chuck Wepner.

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Almanac Life: Simon Brodkin in St Kilda, 4 July 2026, and more.

July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Since moving to Ballarat, Ian Wilson and partner Lynda, enjoy their forays by train to Melbourne for shows, cultural activities, and the food. Ian reviews a recent weekend taking in comedian Simon Brodkin in St Kilda, the sights and sounds there, and his favourite Banh Mi in Footscray.

2026 NRL – Round 19, NRLW Round 2 and State of Origin Game 3: Another 5-day carnival of rugby league!

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Five consecutive days of rugby league – paradise! And it all starts with tonight’s State of Origin decider at Lang Park.