The Sydney Swans have been an extremely successful club at making the AFL finals over the past thirty odd years, being equal second with Geelong (22) to the Eagles (24). Ian Wilson analyses why the Swans have been so successful over this period of time.
Almanac Travel: 16 Photos from 3 Days in Boston
March 15, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson takes us on a tour of Boston with its mix of history, culture, sport and a language all its own.
Almanac Life: When Was The Last Time You Popped In?
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Has the ritual of “popping in” to a friend’s house gone by the wayside? Ian Wilson believes so.
Almanac Music: Countdown’s Best One Hit Wonders
March 12, 2024 by 14 Comments
Ian Wilson comes up with another cracking list of songs from the ‘Countdown’ TV program, this time, his best ‘one hit wonders’.
Almanac Footy: The AFL’s Ginger Wildcats
March 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ginger cats in Ian Wilson’s family reminded him of some AFL ginger headed players as he explains.
Almanac Music: Countdown’s Worst One Hit Wonders
March 8, 2024 by 18 Comments
Ian Wilson recalls some of the ‘shockers’ that Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum promoted on his show ‘Countdown’, many of which went to number #1! Hang your head in shame, Australia!
Almanac Films: ‘The Zone of Interest’ – Having Genocide as your Neighbour
March 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews a movie about the holocaust, ‘The Zone of Interest’ directed by Jonathan Glazer, and he was both impressed and moved by the movie.
Almanac Travel: 20 Photos from 20 Days in New York
February 21, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson relives New York through a selection of twenty images he took during his visit there.
Almanac Books: An Instant Australian Classic
February 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
A friend gave Ian Wilson a copy of ‘Larrimah’ by Caroline Graham and Kylie Stevenson about missing Northern Territory man Paddy Moriarty to read. Ian was hooked and believes the book will become an Australian classic.
Almanac Footy: Werribee FC ’93 Premiership Reunion Speech
February 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
The Werribee Football Club celebrated their 1993 VFA Premiership with a reunion on the 30th anniversary of the victory in 2023. This is the speech Ian Wilson gave on the night.
Almanac Footy: With Genius Can Come Flaws
January 27, 2024 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson looks at some of footy’s great footballers who are more often remembered for their publicity received for adverse deeds perpetrated within or outside footy during their career.
An Almanac Proposal: Subjects Worthy of a Biopic
January 18, 2024 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson proposes a variety of sportspeople and a musician that he thinks make excellent subject material for biopics.
Almanac Cinema: Thank Goodness for Ken Loach
January 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Legendary British director Ken Loach’s most recent film ‘The Old Oak’ is one of true inspiration and a gem according to Ian Wilson.
Almanac Travel: NYE in Tokyo – A Zombie Apocalypse
December 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson remembers New Year’s Eve in Tokyo on a visit there ten years ago, and it was not what he was expecting.
Almanac Cricket: Lillee v Miandad
December 22, 2023 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers one of the more extraordinary encounters occurring on a Test cricket field – the confrontation between Dennis Lillee and Javed Miandad.
Almanac Comedy: Memorable Bit Parts in Comedies
December 19, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson has created a selection of his favourite ‘bit parts’ played in comedies that have appealed to him.
Almanac Music: Anti-War Songs to Disrupt the Madness
December 10, 2023 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson has created a playlist of anti-war songs in response to the continuous news coverage of conflicts televised at his local recreation centre.
Almanac Family: Mum Knows Best
November 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers his much loved mother and the lessons in life he learned from her.
Almanac Travel: Castlemaine’s Arts Hub
November 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson makes a case for Castlemaine’s up and coming place in the zeitgeist for multiple generations of art lovers in and around Melbourne.
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