Melbourne is a city full of such diverse and wonderful cultural activities to participate in as Ian Wilson so clearly shows.
When Poetry Wins You Games of Footy
August 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A little old tale set in the desolate expanses of the Western Australian Wheatbelt was a 34 year old maniacal, psychopathic veteran of the game that had regrettably lost the dressing room at the big dance, but gracious for all the achievements that the Boddington Football Club had accomplished along the way to reach the Grand Final. Was it because of a poem he wrote that changed their fortunes around? Ian Wilson shares his story.
Australia, it’s not a Lie if You Believe it
August 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson was struck by the similarities between the former PM and one of Seinfeld’s stars, so much so as he imagined that quotes from the latter may have been uttered by the former.
Almanac History: Perspective Reminders
August 14, 2022 by 9 Comments
Getting old and feeling aches and pains is nothing like those experienced in two of the most incredible stories of survival and greatest examples of overcoming adversity explains Ian Wilson.
Almanac Footy: Nostalgic Songs of Success
August 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson fondly remembers his former Werribee FC team mate Neil ‘Codger’ Connell, especially for his singing.
Almanac Footy: To Spray or Not to Spray…..
August 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson examines coaching strategies for inspiring teams to success, particularly whether ‘to spray or not to spray’. [Editors warning: Language contained in video clip will be offensive to many readers.]
Almanac Life: The Second and Definitely Final Narara Music Festival 1984
July 26, 2022 by 4 Comments
The weekend’s mud at the Splendour in the Grass music festival reminded Ian Wilson of a similar experience almost 40 years ago.
Almanac (Political) Opinion: Reaching freedom in spite of the Australian Government
July 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson puts his first world concerns into perspective by instead focussing on the challenges faced by refugee Behrouz Boochani.
Almanac Books: A Life Well Fed
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reflects on life growing up, initially the influence of persons he wished to emulate, then secondly, the influence of books and their profound effect as he explains.
Roadrunner – The Relentless Search for Meaning
July 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
For any ‘Bourdain-aholic’ out there such as Ian Wilson, Roadrunner is definitely a must-watch film documentary that provides an opportunity to know more intimately about the late, great Anthony Bourdain. Read more to hear about Ian’s review and insights about the film.
Almanac Footy (Opinion): A Matter of Will
June 28, 2022 by 8 Comments
‘One of the most underrated qualities that AFL recruiters overlook is the capacity of a player’s will.’ So says Ian Wilson in an argument that is hard to refute.
Almanac Footy Life: The Disenchantment of Jimmy Krakouer
June 24, 2022 by 5 Comments
Jim Krakouer was a gifted and sensational footballer, and at times a controversial one. With a life regularly afflicted by poor decision making and their resulting consequences, Ian Wilson examines many aspects of Krakauer’s footy career and life.
Almanac Music: Going Down Music ‘Rabbit Holes’ – prior to the Internet
June 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers the day his appreciation of music changed forever in 1978 in Medina, WA. These days, the consequences drive his kids crazy!
Almanac (Family) Life: The Redemptive Powers of Red Rooster
June 14, 2022 by 4 Comments
Growing up with a parent whose life was blighted by wartime service is never easy. Ian Wilson shares his experiences as a child when a particularly traumatic episode was resolved via a most unusual medium.
Almanac (Personal) Comment: America’s Shame
May 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson takes aim at this week’s senseless Uvalde killings and questions just how events like this can happen again and again.
Almanac Footy: Can the Saints Break the 56-Year Drought?
May 25, 2022 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson is a Saints tragic! He’s stayed faithful to the Saints for 50 years and awaits the end of their 56-year premiership drought.
Almanac Footy (Opinion): Bring Back The Pests!
Ian Wilson pays tribute to footy’s ‘pests’, aka ‘taggers’, who brought a different set of skills to the game which may not have been pretty but were very effective.