Shane Reid has intimidating memories of the Eagles always trumping his Lions. In a round three match-up the home side were expected to win, he rode Brisbane home in a tight encounter.
Round 3 – Brisbane v West Coast: Winning when we “should”, the ultimate challenge – just ask Ivan Drago…
June 21, 2020 by 5 Comments
Round 2 – Brisbane v Fremantle: And the future is now
June 13, 2020 by 3 Comments
English and Music teacher Shane Reid takes his inspiration from the pandemic and other dystopia for this report of the clash between the Lions and the Dockers.
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Death of Fitzroy Football Club’: Hands have been clenched into fists too long
June 7, 2020 by 10 Comments
Shane Reid gets a real buzz reading Russell Holmesby’s book which is not only about the last year’s of Fitzroy but about the Fitzroy of his early life. It’s not just a book of death. [Terrific personal review essay – Ed]
Easter Sunday: A reflection
April 12, 2020 by 10 Comments
At this time of reflection Shane Reid considers the influence of the music played in his household as he was growing up, and explains his role as a four year old celebrant at mass.
Santa’s not so little helper, Superman and Friends and a Fitzroy win for the ages
December 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
The delicate question of how Santa manages to deliver all the toys to every child on Christmas Eve is one Shane Reid recently had to contend with. When asked by his daughter it provoked past memories for Shane at the same age.
Two Kicks – Bernie Quinlan’s Traralgon
December 5, 2019 by 14 Comments
Shane Reid has deep roots in Traralgon which means he is immersed in the mystique of Bernie Quinlan, the town’s favourite son. Shane takes us on a visit to his ‘gateway town’ to explore, reminisce and absorb the aura. (A beautiful piece of writing – Ed.)
St. Bernie of Traralgon
September 23, 2019 by 2 Comments
Shane Reid may well have you in raptures in this tale of two countries, two school teachers and two-club Superboot-cum-Saint – Bernie Quinlan [Count me in as a believer – Ed.]
Almanac (Fitzroy) Footy: The Five Stages of Grief
March 6, 2019 by 27 Comments
Teacher and Deakin Uni creative writing student Shane Reid makes his Almanac debut with this wonderful piece about following his beloved Fitzroy FC and the sense of the loss he’s had to face since the mighty Roys were ‘euthanised’. It includes some creative and entertaining revisionism. [Mighty fine writing – JTH]
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