Undeterred by the fact he’d bought tickets to Day 3 of The Boxing Day Ashes Test months ago, David Wilson decides to make the pilgrimage, on his bike, to the MCG regardless. Along the way David takes in the sights and the sounds, the history, and the culturally significant of specific areas along the route as he makes his way to the MCG. [Cracking read ER! – Ed]
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne (the day formerly known as) Day 3: Courage, the scarred tree and sick sheep
December 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 4: The stumping
December 21, 2025 by 7 Comments
E. regnans on a moment in a Test match, albeit a significant moment. [Contains traces of poetry – JTH]
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Things exist without knowledge
December 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
E.regnans and his imaginary horse Clarrie Grimmett took in a confusing, but wonderful, first day of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane Day 1: Alex Carey as Sam Gamgee
December 10, 2025 by 9 Comments
e.regnans relives Alex Carey’s mesmerising wicketkeeping performance in Brisbane.
Grand Final – Geelong v Brisbane: Ballad of a meat tray
September 29, 2025 by 6 Comments
ER (David Wilson) recalls the build up to his Grand Final day at the Lomond Hotel and all the magic moments at the pub including a vegan winning the meat tray in the raffle!
Almanac Books: On the Launch of Matt Zurbo’s Book ‘If I could…’
July 25, 2025 by 5 Comments
E.regnans attended the launch of Matt Zurbo’s children’s book ‘If I Could…’, where he found himself surrounded by merriment, music and inspiration – and a dress-up crocodile!
Almanac Footy: VAFA Round 8 – Fitzroy v Old Carey: Hard heels
June 2, 2025 by 9 Comments
ER enjoys an afternoon of local footy at the Brunswick Street Oval watching Old Carey record a win over Fitzroy FC.
Almanac Life: ER reflects on the 30th anniversary of his traumatic car accident
January 22, 2025 by 16 Comments
Thirty years ago ER was involved in a traumatic road accident that left him with serious and ongoing injuries. He reflects on the accident and his life since then.
UEFA Nations League Football – Sverige v Azerbajdzjan: Right place, right time
November 21, 2024 by 6 Comments
E.regnans scored a ticket to a UEFA qualifier in Sweden and didn’t miss the opportunity to keep tabs on a Postecoglou protege.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Outer East Football Netball League Round 15 – Olinda Ferny Creek v Upwey Tecoma: Smoke trails
August 5, 2024 by 5 Comments
E Regnans takes in some local footy in the Melbourne alps.
Almanac (Community) Footy – Reclink Community Cup 2024: Feel so free
June 16, 2024 by 11 Comments
E.regnans attended (attended? was part of? participated in? experienced?) the annual Reclink Community Cup between the Megahertz and The Rockdogs.
Almanac Footy (Membership): Carn Tassie!
April 26, 2024 by 8 Comments
ER has taken the plunge to become a foundation member of the Tasmania Devils. Here’s why.
Almanac Poetry: Always the waves
February 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
The drawing power of the beach especially the waves is reflected in David Wilson’s poem, ‘Always the waves’.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Yes, and…
October 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
ER is one of the many faithful true believers of 2023 Premiership winners Collingwood, and in his inimitable style he presents some thoughts and insights to his feelings about the game.
Almanac (Footy) Music: Collingwood 2023 meets “60 songs that made the 90s”
September 26, 2023 by 9 Comments
Don’t really know this 2023 Collingwood side? E.regnans gives us this guide – each player as a song from the 90s.
Qualifying Final – Collingwood v Melbourne: Brass in pocket (Floreat Pica Society)
September 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
It is Collingwood v Melbourne in a Qualifying Final. David Wilson nods to The Pretenders and to Jim Pavlidis as he reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Goulburn Valley Football Netball League Round 13 – Echuca v Kyabram: Ballooning
July 17, 2023 by 13 Comments
E. Regnans felt the call of the Murray River on Saturday morning. The cold morning and the clear blue skies had winter road trip written all over them. So off he went: to find Echuca and Ky battling it out on a special day.
Almanac Footy: Shipping Steele – celebrating 300 Sidebottom shipments
May 23, 2023 by 12 Comments
As Steele Sidebottom approaches his 300th game this weekend, David Wilson pays tribute to a Collingwood favourite.
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