Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: The Aftermath

November 2, 2020 by 10 Comments

There was a near inevitability to the Richmond win over Geelong for KN Dole, based on years of astute observation. It wasn’t all roses on or off the field though – for team and supporter alike.

Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Macca

October 24, 2020 by 7 Comments

Tiger K.N. Dole has been hearing lots of talk of fairy tales. Here’s one he hasn’t heard yet.

Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Being the nineteenth man

September 7, 2020 by 5 Comments

KN Dole relays his brother John’s story. In the late 1950s, he was involved in a game in which the concept of the nineteenth man is re-defined and it almost lands him a VFL career. [Ripper yarn – Ed]

Round 13 – Essendon v Richmond: Dreamtime Made In Darwin

August 22, 2020 by 2 Comments

K N Dole has followed his Tigers Australia wide to watch them play and would dearly love to be in Darwin this weekend for the Dreamtime match against the Bombers.

Almanac Music: Australia’s Best Song – another take

August 7, 2020 by 13 Comments

In response to Kevin Densley’s call to find Australia’s best song, KN Dole offers his suggestion for the best song for these Covid times.

Almanac Golf: Royalty over and on the golf course

July 15, 2020 by 5 Comments

KN Dole’s family has a long connection to Metropolitan Golf Club – which includes The Wilson Christmas Cup. Here KN tells a few of the stories that do the rounds.

Almanac Golf: A Sporting ‘Mischievance’! Caddying in the 107th Open (1978) at St Andrews

July 11, 2020 by 13 Comments

What an achievement or ‘mischievance’! K N Dole recalls the time he was a caddy at the 107th British Open (1978) at St. Andrews.