Trucker Slim is in raptures after the first week of footy finals. September specials indeed!
Almanac Footy: Rookies
August 31, 2024 by 7 Comments
Like many Hawks’ supporters Trucker Slim was not expecting to be playing finals footy but the young Hawks have surprised many as Trucker explains.
Almanac (AI) Life: The Beast’s in Me
May 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim recalls the good old days of Melways as he grapples with the nagging whine of his car’s GPS.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Belated birthday, pastitsio for dinner and game Hawks
April 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
The last few minutes of the Pies v Hawks game had everyone on tenterhooks at the Kane household as family and friends celebrated a belated birthday, ate pastitio, and watched the match on TV.
Almanac Music: Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs play Melbourne Saturday night!
November 22, 2023 by 6 Comments
Footy Almanac friend and favourite, Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs, has a gig in Melbourne this weekend and Trucker Slim is a big fan urging all not to miss this Aussie music icon in concert.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: We’re all Matildas now
August 14, 2023 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim had a Greek family dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant in Northcote with American friends, and on their phones they all watched the Matildas do the Aussies proud with a great win over France in their quarter-final match. Trucker recounts the night.
Almanac Music: Burl
April 21, 2023 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim looks at musicians who have turned their skills to acting, and in particular, Burl Ives.
Almanac Music: 12 sleeps ‘til No Sleep
February 6, 2023 by 9 Comments
Rick Kane and Co. took to Brunswick for a gig by country band ‘No Sleep ’til Texas’ – the verdict? Eight thumbs up.
Almanac music: We’re back baby, we’re back (*while acknowledging that COVID is still rampant in the community)
January 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
Trucker Slim is back in his element attending live music once more after the Covid hiatus as he explains.
Almanac Footy (Appreciation): This is not a Liam Shiels song
July 8, 2022 by 8 Comments
Trucker Slim is in reflective mood as he thinks back over the impact of the past few years on his appreciation of the footy, then segues to his son’s team, the Preston Bullants, and concludes with an appraisal of Hawthorn’s Liam Shiels.
Almanac Archives: Raising Arizona
October 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
From the Footy Almanac Archives ten years ago, these thoughts were on Trucker Slim’s mind.
Almanac Footy: One quarter at a time
March 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
The ups and downs of Round 1’s Essendon v Hawthorn clash have driven Rick Kane to riff on popular verse.
Almanac Life: The Mighty Hawks, late July 2020, a ranty ramble
July 30, 2020 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim is doing it hard with his Hawks languishing at the bottom end of the ladder. So it’s to music for some solace, the words of Bob Dylan and others for strength and guidance.
Almanac Music: Thoughts on the death of John Prine
April 11, 2020 by 31 Comments
Rick Kane (or Trucker Slim) has been shaken by the death of John Prine. In this emotional and evocative tribute, he explains why John Prine means so much to him, and his family. This is about connectedness and the things that matter. It’s about the place of music and of sadness, and how music builds healing and strength and belief we need and crave. A mighty piece of writing about a mighty man.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Talkin’ takin’ sides
September 27, 2019 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim lets loose with his reasons why he’ll be barracking for the GWS Giants tomorrow.
Finding the Joy
January 9, 2019 by 21 Comments
Trucker Slim illuminates today’s page with a heartfelt tribute on the loss of two loved ones. Amongst the sadness and the struggles, he finds joy. (Simply beautiful! Ed.)
Almanac Music – Blinded by the List: a Springsteen game for the whole family!
October 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Not interested in horse racing or can’t wait for next footy season? Trucker Slim has come up with a game based upon the music of Bruce Springsteen as an alternative for you to while away your time instead.
The Simpson
October 4, 2018 by 12 Comments
Yes the Bucks story is a ripper … but so is the Adam Simpson story.
Rick Kane pays tribute to the 2018 Premiership coach.
Hawks 2018 season: Exit, pursued by a bear
September 20, 2018 by 1 Comment
While his Hawks were bundled out of the finals in straight sets, Rick Kane knows that 2018 was never going to be their year. Like a big, hard to split stump, it pays to chip around the edges. Look out for Hawthorn in 2019.
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