John Harms’s piece on Geelong v Hawthorn, first published on the MCC Blog, Balcony Banter. Classic day, classic match.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The Giants are the new Collingwood
September 10, 2016 by 21 Comments
The Joker. The Riddler. Professor Fate. GWS are the new villains. Dastardly is thy name.
VAFA: Saluting Michael Pickering
September 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
Michael Pickering is standing down as Fitzroy coach. Here is the article from the Fitzroy FC website.
Almanac Rugby League – Finals Schedule 2016
September 4, 2016 by 3 Comments
Check out the schedule for the first week of the NRL finals. Who wins the premiership?
Almanac Economics: To what extent will South Australians go to mention Barrie Robran?
September 4, 2016 by 12 Comments
Here is a piece from the Herald Sun which tells us a little about the new hierarchy at the Reserve Bank of Australia, but a hell of a lot more about the importance of Barrie Robran to South Australians,especially Plug Harcourt (and the likes of Fran Kelly).
Worth a read just for the reference.
VAFA Section B – Parkdale v Fitzroy: The Wait
September 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Harms will always remember Parkdale v The Mighty Roys. [With sincere gratitude to the players, coaches, and all those behind the scenes who make it happen – JTH]
Almanac History: A Tom Wills doco, two articles and some news on the gravesite restoration.
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
See the Tom Wills doco now – it’s 45 minutes well worth spending. Read a couple of articles about the doco. And see where the gravesite restoration is up to.
Almanac School Visits: Northcote High School
September 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Harms recently hosted some writing workshops at Northcote High School. Four of the students have articles published here on Usain Bolt, Geelong v Richmond, Preston Bullants junior footy and a visit to see Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge. [Congratulations kids – you are now published writers. JTH]
The Twilight School: Father’s Day Breakfast (at Salesian College, Sunbury)
August 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the Father’s Day Breakfast at Salesian College. I’m looking forward to catching up with Bruno and the crew.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Lunch and Footy in Tassie
August 26, 2016 by 14 Comments
The Almanac Lunch in Tassie was a cracker. John Harms tells the story of the footy from Blundstone Arena and the lazy Friday afternoon at the Ball and Chain Grill. He looks forward to the tradition continuing.
Almanac Olympics: Polishing Tarnished Ideals (an extract from the Griffith Review 53 – Our Sporting Life)
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
In this essay, extracted from The Griffith Review 53 – Our Sporting Life, John Harms remembers two wonderful months immersed in the theory and practice of Olympism at the little-known International Olympic Academy, at Ancient Olympia, in Greece.
Almanac Olympics: Saudade
August 22, 2016 by 20 Comments
John Harms caught some of the closing ceremony from Rio this morning and was pleasantly surprised to see the reference to saudade.
Almanac Music: Hell’s Bells chime across the half forward flank
August 11, 2016 by 6 Comments
ACDC’s Hell’s Bells bobbed up in an unlikely place and was almost the highlight of the season. But there was something better. John Harms explains.
Lucky 23: A review of Work Work Work
August 5, 2016 by 7 Comments
Here’s what John Harms saw in this show, Work Work Work which made him laugh a lot, and made him want to write something in appreciation
Adelaide Lutheran FC 1986 and 1991 Premierships Reunion
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Champions of the Adelaide Lutheran footy club are having a premiership reunion this Saturday (July 23).
Some sad news
July 19, 2016 by 46 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s father John O’Donnell passed away on Saturday evening.
Junior Almanac – Preston Bullants v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Last week the banner, this week the race
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last week it was the banner, this week they experienced the joys of ‘the race’. Joey, skipper for the day, leads the Fitzroy Under 9-S out at the famous Cramer Street ground at Preston. Joey kicked four.
Almanac Golf: Lofty’s old golf balls
July 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Some old classics. Lofty Longden, golfer, golf teacher, and triviameister, was doing some tidying and found these at the bottom of the cupboard.
Almanac Golf: The Troon gloaming and other crimes
July 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
John Harms has been to Troon. [This is today’s newsletter]
Gil Griffin and Jumping at the Chance
July 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Gil Griffin is a California-based Australian footy fan. His book Jumping at the Chance is out now. [You’ll enjoy Gil and his story. We hope to have him as a guest at lunch in the near future – when he comes back to Australia. JTH]
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