We were thrilled by basketball at the highest level with Patty Mills and the Boomers, but there’s another team proud of their exploits, the Not Bad Thanks team. [Ed -great gift idea for Father’s Day]
Almanac Basketball: Patty Mills and the Boomers, ‘Not Bad Thanks’
August 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Music: Vale Charlie Watts
August 26, 2021 by 5 Comments
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Charlie Watts, legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, who has passed away aged 80.
‘A dream fulfilled for Son of a Gun…’ by KB Hill
August 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill checked out some of the emerging talent at the recent Wang Rovers v Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos clash.
Almanac Footy – Country Footy Ovals
August 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
During his travels through Western Australia, Paul Buxton came across Mullewa, in the midst of wildflower country, and a game of footy.
Almanac Books: ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’ – Ashley Mallett
August 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ashley Mallett tells the wonderful story of Test great Neil Harvey’s illustrious cricket career in the recently released, ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 23 Review – Well, that’s it then!
August 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Although it’s been a tough year for the Collingwood faithful, Cam Hooke’s analytic and insightful weekly reports are always welcome.
Finals Week 1 – Where and when
August 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Week 1 of the Finals is here. Check out where and the teams are playing.
Almanac Footy: Sad Footy Ovals
August 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
During his travels Paul Buxton came across a very sad footy oval.
Almanac Poetry: Miner Poets – ABC Radio National ‘History Listen’
August 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘Miner Poets’ is an ABC Radio National ‘History Listen’ program examining the songs and verse from the mining communities of west coast Tasmania.
Balcony Banter: Are we there yet?
August 19, 2021 by 2 Comments
MCC member and historian Lynda Carroll is thinking about links between her 2021 Demons and their forebears from 1941 and 1964.
Almanac Footy: Bachar Houli, an ornament to the game
August 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
Bachar Houli, the triple premiership star of Richmond, has announced his retirement from the AFL after 232 games. The Footy Almanac salutes an exceptional contributor to the game.
Almanac Cricket: 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup team announced
August 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Australian squad for this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been announced. Unsurprisingly, there have been several changes after recent disasters against West Indies and Bangladesh.
Round 23 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who is your team playing?
August 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Last game of the home and away AFL Season 2021 and a critical round for teams fighting for positions in the final 8.
‘Revisiting a classic…’ by Simone Kerwin
August 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill’s guest blogger, Simone Kerwin, reveals her way of coping with the absence of community sport during lockdown.
The 2021 Furphy Literary Awards – And the winners are….
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The winners of The 2021 Furphy Literary Awards for the national open age short story competition and the Junior and Youth age regional competition have been announced. Details above.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 22 Review, Round 23 Preview
August 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It might have been a hefty loss against Brisbane, but Cam Hooke was less worried by this result than the previous game against the Hawks. He offers his weekly dose of review and preview for the final time in the 2021 Collingwood men’s season.
Almanac History: Monash Centenary Military Ceremony and Celebrations August 2021
August 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
The town of Monash, named after General Sir John Monash, in the Riverland area of South Australia celebrates its centenary this month with a program of events and ceremonies.
The Furphy 2021 Literary Awards – Awards ceremony details
August 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The 2021 Furphy Literary Awards will be presented online tomorrow night. Get the link here.
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