Roger Lowrey and Jill were amongst the many at Costa Hall in Geelong enjoying Russell Morris performing all his hits and more as part of his The Farewell Tour.
Almanac Horseracing: It seemed like a good idea at the time – travels with the horse (Part 2)
July 13, 2025 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey and John Craven love their filly Briseis Eclipse and were willing to complete the eight-hour round trip to Warracknabeal to see her go round in the opening maiden. The sandwiches were noteworthy. The filly was at least honest andis not far away from a wine (by all reports).
Almanac (Local) Footy/Netty – Winchelsea lose to North Geelong on past players’ day…but Blues’ netballers fly the flag!
May 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
History all around for RDL’s visit to see Winchelsea take on North Geelong on past players day.
Almanac Horseracing: Our plan from barrier eleven – what could possibly go wrong?
May 11, 2025 by 10 Comments
Roger Lowrey and his mates from the Geelong based turf enthusiasts Briseis Club ventured to Ararat for the time-honoured Ararat Agriculture, Horse and Pet Maiden Plate to cheer on a horse they part own running in the race.
Almanac Cricket: A special opening for a much beloved opener
November 5, 2024 by 16 Comments
One of Geelong’s most loved and respected sporting identities, former Test cricketer Ian Redpath, is now honoured with a scoreboard in his name at Kardinia Park. Roger Lowrey was there for the opening.
Almanac Footy History: Whatever happened to Damian Bourke?
October 19, 2024 by 15 Comments
Roger Lowrey reminisces about the 1989 Grand Final and what could have been for Geelong. Roger tracks down Geelong skipper Damian Bourke to discuss life after footy including Damian’s attempts to reach the summit of Mt Everest.
Almanac Racing: Vale John ‘Patto’ Patterson OAM – Flemington’s longest serving Clerk of the Course
October 11, 2024 by 4 Comments
John ‘Patto’ Patterson OAM, Flemington’s longest serving Clerk of the Course has passed away. Roger Lowrey pays tribute to Patto.
Almanac Books Launch: ‘A View from Fine Leg’ by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber
August 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
The launch of ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber’s book in Mildura last week was a great success, and Roger Lowrey was there to report on proceedings.
Almanac Books: Review – ‘The Conquerors’ by John Craven
June 14, 2024 by 7 Comments
Roger Lowrey reviews John Craven’s epic work ‘The Conquerors’ a tour de force tracing the careers of 100 local Geelong and district sports stars who competed in a total of 33 different sports over the past 150 years.
Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Guilty feet have got no rhythm
May 28, 2024 by 13 Comments
It’s tough being a Geelong supporter at the moment with four defeats on the trot not helping as Roger Lowrey muses about the footy and other things.
Almanac Music: And then there were two
April 27, 2024 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey laments the passing of the last member of the original Moody Blues line-up, Mike Pinder, who played on as part of the band through their various incarnations.
Almanac Pubs: Petrel Hotel re-opens
February 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey’s ‘local’ the Petrel Hotel in Geelong West re-opened this week after renovations and Roger is suitably impressed with them.
Round 24 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Glass half full with Cats’ past players
August 29, 2023 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey caught up with a few former Geelong FC players before the Cats’ match against the Bulldogs.
Coleraine Races: in the footsteps of Adam Lindsay Gordon
August 12, 2023 by 14 Comments
The Great Western Steeplechase will be run in Coleraine tomorrow (Sunday). It’s timely to reprise Roger Lowrey’s piece from 2019…
Following in the footsteps of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, Roger Lowrey has been to the Coleraine races where the longest continuous race (that is, the one that has been stage annually for the longest sequence) in the Southern Hemisphere occurs.
Round 15 – Geelong v Melbourne: Soggy moggies find a way to win
June 23, 2023 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey braves the elements on a cold, wet night in Geelong to watch his Cats score a decisive win over the Demons.
Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Jill’s spaghetti carbonara after the footy
May 28, 2023 by 11 Comments
The footy did not turn out quite as Roger Lowrey expected but Jill’s spaghetti carbonara did as Roger explains.
Almanac Horseracing: Irish charm captures Warrnambool hearts
May 9, 2023 by 6 Comments
Last weekend was the 172nd running of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. Roger Lowrey presents his report of the event.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Come In Spinner – A History Of Two-Up And Its Language’
April 24, 2023 by 7 Comments
Roger Lowrey presents his fascinating and insightful review of ‘Come In Spinner’, by Bruce Moore, a truly Australian book that traces the history of two-up and the associated terminology surrounding the game.
Almanac Lunches: Aftermath
March 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
One of the joys of a Footy Almanac lunch is the aftermath – the getting together with fellow Almanackers and chewing the fat.
Almanac Life: Four blokes walk into a yacht club
December 31, 2022 by 14 Comments
Four Almanackers walked into a yacht club, and according to Roger Lowrey, this is what happened.
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