The Footy Almanac is happy to introduce and support Bruno Lettieri who calls himself a gardener but who is really a talented interviewer of writers and artists. He has that special gift of drawing out his subjects.
Almanac People: Introducing Bruno Lettieri, a gifted interviewer of writers and artists
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Almanac Cricket: The new season is underway
October 8, 2020 by 4 Comments
The Australian Women’s Cricket Team is off to a flying start to the new season, equalling a record in the process. The Marsh Sheffield Shield season gets underway this weekend. See all the details here.
Balcony Banter – Richard Murray: More than a game
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In a recent article on ‘Balcony Banter’, Richard Murray pays tribute to his late grandfather, Lionel Murray, and reinforces the Almanac contention that there is meaning in footy.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Jensen Miles: Diamond Valley v Frankston Blues basketball
October 7, 2020 by 2 Comments
Jensen Miles got through school and nervously prepared for his Friday night basketball game against Frankston. With his precision shooting getting his team back into the match, the Grade 9 Parade College student had the chance to win the game for his side.
Almanac Poetry: Michael Dransfield
October 6, 2020 by 4 Comments
Poet Michael Dransfield died far too young, ‘Philosophy of Movement’ is one of his many poems from the late 60s and early 70s.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber helps Jean-Phillipe Rykiel get his three wishes – Zappa, Joni Mitchell, & Stevie Wonder
October 6, 2020 by 3 Comments
More fascinating musical tales from Dave Kimber as he helps a vision impaired Frenchman meet Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder.
Almanac Rugby League: Early season dreams become post-season nightmares
October 6, 2020 by 3 Comments
Matt O’Hanlon and his mates would have been in Sydney last weekend for the NRL Grand Final if 2020 was ‘normal’. Instead, he was left to consider what a disaster of a year it has been for the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys ahead of a trip ‘out west’ for the long weekend.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Elimination Final review, Semi Final preview
October 5, 2020 by 4 Comments
One for Cam’s ‘true believers’ this week! A breakdown of how Collingwood got the job done in Perth and what comes next for the swooping Pies.
Almanac Country Footy: Yeppoon victorious!
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
They’ve done it! The Yeppoon Swans are in the history books after a heady grand final weekend that saw them keep an astonishing streak alive.
Almanac Bush Footy: The Yeppoon Swans – on the verge of history
October 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
While the AFL finals begin this weekend, a little club called Yeppoon up in central Queensland will try to win a record-breaking 89th straight game when they play for a sixth straight premiership.
Almanac Poetry: The Drop Kick
October 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
Philip Hodgins on the glorious drop kick.
Finals Week 1 – Scores and Reports
October 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Finals Week 1 Scores and Reports
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Hanging up the boots after 34 years
October 1, 2020 by 6 Comments
Roger Collins-Woolcock has hung up the boots after 34 wonderful seasons. This is his tribute to footy. [Well played Roger – JTH]
Almanac (Cricket) Obituary: Keep Smiling, Dean Jones by Jarrod Kimber
October 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Jarrod Kimber reflects on the influence of Dean Jones on his life. It’s a love story as well as a warts and all homily to the cricketing genius who provoked such strong responses over several decades. (Raw, gutsy and achingly beautiful – Ed.)
” ‘Hawk Express’ brings 1960 Cup back home…….” by KB Hill
October 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the long and distinguished career of Roley Marklew, first as a player for the Wangaratta Rovers and, later, as a ‘Man in White’.
Almanac Music: The Hip Replacements
September 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
Not only an operation, The Hip Replacements are also a fab band to get those hips moving and grooving!
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – A Musical Weekend With Sammy Davis Jr. in Australia
September 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
Dave Kimber meets Sammy Davis Jr in Australia, swaps drum solos with him, is told some great stories about Frank Sinatra, and sells Sammy some Yamaha keyboards.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’ – for Deano and Max
September 29, 2020 by 2 Comments
Dylan Thomas says we should fight, rage and ‘do not go gentle’ when facing death. Sometimes we have no choice.
Almanac Music: Theme Time Radio with Bob Dylan
September 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Bob Dylan has returned to the radio waves with his ‘Theme Time Radio Hour’ in a special episode related to the theme of whiskey. This program was first broadcast a few days ago. Check the details for listening in.
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