KB Hill catches up with an old mate, Kevin ‘Turk’ Weule. They reminisce over Kevin’s playing career for North Albury and, later, Coorparoo in Brisbane.
Almanac Horseracing: The Almanac Cox Plate Sweep (results)
October 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the results of our Cox Plate sweep.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber and Surfing with James Arness
October 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The continuing tales of Dave Kimber, this time involving surfing and skiing in his native California. And of course, meeting a few celebrities along the way.
Almanac Poetry: ‘An Old Man’ – C.P. Cavafy
October 27, 2020 by 3 Comments
C P Cavafy, is a well known Greek poet who was prolific during the late 19th and early 20th century. ‘An Old Man’ reflects on time and wasted opportunities.
Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2020 Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters – Experience overcomes potential
October 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 2020 NRLW Grand Final was a torrid encounter between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters. Father and son team Ian and Liam Hauser covered the game from the perspective of each team.
Almanac Rugby League: NRL 2020 Grand Final: Panthers v Storm – Purple reigns over Panther parade
October 27, 2020 by 3 Comments
Melbourne Storm defeated the Penrith Panthers 26-20 in the 2020 NRL Grand Final. Guest writers Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Jarrod Landells (Storm) give their take on the game.
Almanac Footy History – The 1967 Grand Final: Richmond v Geelong
October 22, 2020 by 3 Comments
As Saturday evening’s season decider looms, we look back at the previous Richmond v Geelong Grand Final encounters in 1931 and 1967. Sit back and enjoy!
Almanac Rugby League – 2020 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals preview: From a fan’s perspective
October 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
Guest writers Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and ‘Smokie’ Dawson (Storm) preview their teams’ chances in this weekend’s NRL Grand Final. Ian Hauser previews the NRLW match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters.
‘The new Ponsford…….’ by KB Hill
October 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the football and cricket careers of legendary Wangaratta sportsman Alec Fraser who spurned ‘the big time’ to return to his roots.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Semi Final review
October 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke applies the full stop to another season of Collingwood Life.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – Herb Alpert, Buffy St Marie, and deer antlers!
October 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More wonderful musical tales from Dave Kimber during his time at the Guitar Centre in Los Angeles, including Herb Alpert and a deer.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Whitsun Weddings’ – Philip Larkin
October 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
‘The Whitsun Weddings’ is another much loved poem by Philip Larkin.
Almanac Art: A prelude to the 2020 AFL Grand Final from DJ Williams
October 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
They’re the last teams standing in 2020, but as the artwork of Darren ‘DJ’ Williams shows, Richmond and Geelong have been standing for a very long time.
Almanac Footy Life: Brad Boyd – Time to sing the praises of an unsung Fitzroy hero
October 16, 2020 by 9 Comments
Gabrielle Murphy is a big fan of Brad Boyd, who is sometimes forgotten. She states the case for greater recognition and acknowledgement of the deeds and leadership displayed by Brad Boyd, Fitzroy FC’s captain, during their final two tumultuous years in the AFL.
Almanac Rugby League: The 22nd Annual Tom Brock Lecture
October 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 22nd Annual Tom Brock Lecture will be an online event in 2020. The guest lecturer will be award-winning author Tom Gorman. See details for registration here.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber and the Palamino Club
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Dave Kimber remembers The Palomino Club, world famous cowboy suit maker Bill Nudie and his cars, and ‘Tiny’ the bouncer.
Almanac Poetry: ‘In Memoriam’ by Martin Johnston
October 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A new selection of poetry by Martin Johnston (1947 – 1990), ‘Beautiful Objects’ has been released on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.
FEARLESS 2020 Finals Week 1: 34 points separates 8 teams – AFL’s Covid Finals off to a flyer
October 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In his review of AFL Finals Week 1 Fearless reminds us it was the closest in results since the final eight system commenced.
Finals Week 2 – Scores and Reports
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
AFL Finals Week 2 Scores and Reports.
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