A beautiful and solemn reflection by Greg A on his grandmother’s brother Clem, who did not make it home from World War 2.
Almanac Rugby Union – Old Collegians v Brighton: A Torrid Affair
July 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Greg A reports on the torrid tussle that took place when Old Collegians hosted arch-rivals Brighton in Adelaide’s Premier Grade rugby union.
Almanac Music: Dave Graney and Clare Moore at Trinity Sessions
July 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
The iconic and eclectic sounds of Dave Graney and Clare Moore made the jump from (computer) screen to stage and Greg Andrew went along for the ride.
Almanac Boxing: “Real” Boxing
June 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Greg A casts his eye far and wide to find some “real” boxing. And, from Las Vegas, Naoye Inoue does not disappoint.
Almanac Life: Comfort is relative
June 16, 2021 by 5 Comments
Comfort can be found in many different ways. Some reflections from Greg A.
Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages
June 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.
Almanac Rugby Union: The Battle of Greenhill Road
June 2, 2021 by 8 Comments
Greg A was at Burnside in Adelaide for the local rugby derby. How did his Old Collegians fare?
Almanac Rugby – Club Rugby: The Showdown
May 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A very special game of club rugby in Adelaide saw two teams from Adelaide University face off; Blacks and the Sharks. The Sharks might be the new kids on the uni block, but their impact is already historic for members of the LGBTIQ community. Greg Andrew has all the details.
Almanac Rugby – Club rugby: A tale of two games
May 17, 2021 by 5 Comments
A couple of ripping games of club rugby in South Australia got Greg Andrew up and about – and provided another reminder that whatever the grade/division the footy is in, the way it’s played is the most important.
Almanac Rugby Union: An unseasonably warm day for rugby
May 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg A is back at the rugby union on an unseasonably warm May afternoon in Adelaide. Old Collegians are playing host to the Adelaide Uni Blacks and crowd watching is a sideline attraction to an enjoyable afternoon.
Almanac Music: Jeff Lang at the Trinity Sessions
April 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
With live music slowly making a comeback, Greg A went to see Jeff Lang perform as part of the Trinity Sessions. He was blown away by Lang’s marvellous musical skills on a fine night.
Club rugby: It has a real community feel to it.
April 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg A reports on a superb day of rugby – and other sports – at Brighton (Adelaide).
Almanac (Military) Life: Expect to be shocked
April 25, 2021 by 16 Comments
Greg Andrew served in the Australian Army for four years, straight from school. He offers his personal insight into how military life impacted his sense of identity as a young man, in particular in the years after he was discharged and how he and his loving wife worked through his lack of identity. He explains why he thinks he was one of the lucky ones.
Almanac (Club) Rugger: A day at the rugby in Adelaide
April 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg Andrew grew up in country South Australia where there ain’t much rugger. But he has always been intrigued by the code and finds himself at a third grade match in Adelaide (Onkaparinga v Old Collegians) where the rugby is fair dinkum (but one-sided) and the barbecue is outstanding.
Almanac Boxing: Vale ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler
March 15, 2021 by 11 Comments
One of the best boxers of all time, Marvin Hagler, has passed away at the age of 66. Greg Andrew is an aficionado of the sweet science and considers ‘Marvelous’ Marvin his favourite pugilist. Here is his tribute.
Almanac Music: Midnight Oil in 2021
March 8, 2021 by 13 Comments
There was power, passion and a more than a few grey hairs at the most recent Midnight Oil gig at Womadelaide. Greg Andrew reviewed the show, his latest since first watching the iconic group live in 1990.
Almanac Boxing – Alvarez: The red-headed Mexican pound-for-pound king
March 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Greg Andrew reveals just what makes the Mexican boxing phenomenon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez so special, as arguably the world’s best boxer.
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