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Bob Hawke, Brutalism and Banana Bread: Melbourne Trip 2019

Almanac lunches, Barrie Cassidy, the MCG and a selection of notable pubs: Mickey Randall and company take in the full Melbourne cultural experience, with nods to the departed Bob Hawke, and philosophical consideration of the nature of banana bread.

A student’s tribute to Bob Hawke

Sean Mortell is a first year university student – doing journalism. He discusses how the public memory of Bob Hawke has informed his understanding of him. [Very interesting to see what is strongest in the public memory – Ed]

Bob Hawke

Rod Oaten with some thoughts on Bob Hawke.

Bob Hawke at the cricket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5mBShX9fdU&feature=fvwrel   Things that help us understand the Australian culture. Check the bloke in the suit in the background who’s in shot for about a second. There is an element of truth in this. Discuss.

Almanac Trivia: Citrus Bob’s Knackers Trivia Quiz

Citrus Bob Utber will have you scratching your head with his Knackers Trivia Quiz.

Almanac Short Story: Dudley Street Doggies – Bob Murphy, Up The Guts

Clem and Bess haven’t been themselves since their captain did a big knee in Round 3. They’re perking up.

RIP Hawkie – The Punter’s Pal

Bob Hawke was the greatest Australian of Peter Baulderstone’s lifetime. He reminisces about Canberra politics in the 1980’s and the great man’s love of sport and people. Hawke’s prodigious achievements and his all too human failings made most Australians fall in love with him. (Share your memories of Hawke the man, politician and sports lover – Ed.)

Almanac Life: The Things I Miss (and some I don’t)

Swish opened The Age to Page 2 today and saw something that got him thinking.

Almanac Life: Meeting Ron Barassi

Everyone, it seems, has their Meeting Ron Barassi story – including John Harms who bumped into him Up North.

Almanac Tribute: Tim Harcourt’s personal tribute to Fred (Chocka) Bloch

Tim Harcourt offered a heartfelt eulogy at Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch’s funeral yesterday. Read his moving tribute here and access the funeral’s livestream.

Almanac Economics: The politics and economics of the Tassie Devils

Eminent Economist Professor Tim Harcourt (UTS) explains the economics of the Tassie Devils footy team and its required stadium, and considers the political implications of the situation.

Almanac Cricket: What I was reminded of while watching the AB doco

Like many, John Harms has the cricket on in the background. As the rain kept falling during the Sydney Test he reckons he saw the Allan Border docos umpteen times. Here’s some things the doco reminded him of.

Almanac Cricket: You are never too old to go to the nets

Dad shows he is still up to the task during a practice session in the cricket nets with his grandkids as his son Craig Dodson explains.

Almanac Comment: Ron Reed on why Warnie is the only story in town.

Ron Reed makes sense of not only the great character who was Shane Warne, but also the response to his death at such a young age.

Almanac Politics and Footy: Who was in government when your team won the flag?

Anne Cahill Lambert lives in Canberra. By her own admission ACL’s life revolves around footy and politics. Here she considers which party was in power at the time teams have won the flag. [It’s a bit of fun – Ed]. And she night be fishing for a prediction.

Almanac Rugby League: Excerpts from a rugby league lover’s diary – The Early Years

Imagine an Adrian Mole-type character thinking back over the childhood competitiveness of two brothers supporting rival teams. Actually, Paul Connolly has already done it for you!

Creeping Anzacism

Bernard Whimpress’s book on Australian cricket captain Joe Darling has just been released. It’s timely to return to an essay written by Bernard which offers his thoughts on the influence of the ANZAC phenomenon. [This paper was first published here in 2012 – Ed]

2019 Federal election – a sport perspective

Sport may not have captured many headlines during the Federal election campaign, but Greg Blood thinks it came out a significant winner. He looks at the comparative policies and funding proposals of both parties.

Round 9 – North Melbourne v Sydney: From Boys to Men at Blundstone Arena

Joe Moore likes what he sees in the next generation of Moores (his young bloke) and of the Swans coming through. Read his Round 9 report of the Roos and Swans match at Blundstone Arena in his home town of Hobart.

Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Floreat Pica Society report from Steve Fahey

Steve Fahey reports for The Floreat Pica Society about Collingwood’s stylish excellence with their victory over the Saints in their Round 9 clash.