It’s book week. This is David Wilson’s story of volunteering to take a couple of sessions at his children’s school on “the writing of a memory.” A rare privilege.
Everyone’s Bob
August 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
With the looming retirement of Bob Murphy, Jack Banister reflects on Murphy’s writing and the 2016 flag, and says thanks.
Odd Friday Lunch: Peter ‘Wheels’ Bedford
August 21, 2017 by 3 Comments
Join us this Friday for lunch with South Melbourne legend Peter ‘Wheels’ Bedford.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Thomas tops in Quail Hollow, Team USA set to defend Solheim Cup
August 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal leads this week’s golf wrap with a maiden Major win for Justin Thomas
Sink or Swim?
August 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I have been reading the recent reports in the press that Surf Lifesaving Queensland (SLSQ) is under threat of litigation over alleged failures in their duty of care. Surf Lifesavers are a remarkable Australian phenomenon, and their red and yellow cap is as iconic as Vegemite. A volunteer organisation that was founded over 100 years ago, [Read more]
Vale Betty Cuthbert: ‘I felt free when I ran’
August 8, 2017 by 8 Comments
Betty Cuthbert has died at the age of 79. She embodied so much. Her attitude to running made an impression on the Almanac community in a simple and unlikely way.
Junior Almanac Netball – Under 13E Parkville comp Round 1 – Brunswick NC Penguins: Hurricane
August 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a story of Round 1 for the mighty Under 13E Brunswick Netball Club Penguins. Written by Steph Wilson (11y.o., Goal Defence,Wing Defence, David’s daughter). It’s her first piece for the Almanac.
Ribbons in a handbag – Celebration, acceptance and battling the delusion of merit
July 28, 2017 by 15 Comments
“All successful people are hard workers,” even if it were true, is not the same as “all hard workers are successful people.” David Wilson on acceptance, luck and enjoying the ride.
The Week – Hamstring Weather is Here
July 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jack Banister’s week is pyjama-less. And his hockey team really needs a win.
Brunswick HC Under 10s Hook into Hockey
July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a sport for the kids? Hook into Hockey at Brunswick HC could be the answer.
Almanac Baseball: 2017 All Star Game
July 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The MLB All Star Game had all the excitement and drama that you would expect and Brian has the action covered.
Almanac Boxing: Why does society put up with the brutal sport of boxing?
July 12, 2017 by 31 Comments
Jan Courtin has little to no time for boxing, a ‘so-called sport’ that she believes should be banned. She asks what do fans (and society) see in this sport where ‘prolonged and repeated brutal behaviour by one person upon another’ is encouraged?
Victoria v Springboks, July 3 1971
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Glen recounts July 1971, when the Springboks played Victoria, on the verge of their apartheid ban.
Almanac Boxing: School teacher to champion
July 3, 2017 by 8 Comments
The Battle of Brisbane was a real fight. Horn is world champion. Australian boxing has a new face.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: ‘There are days when you could give it up’
June 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A heartbreaking loss to Melbourne on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday has seen the Pies slip to 11th on the ladder. Each game from here on in has so much significance for a team determined to play finals footy in 2017.
Comrades Marathon 2017: More humbling than a prelim final loss
June 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Mick Jeffrey loves a challenge. He has taken on many and this one was huge: the famous Comrades Marathon.
Almanac Baseball: The Sweet Spot
June 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Brian looks at the recent trend of elevated batting in baseball. He also looks at the change in batting styles T20 has introduced to cricket.
The Week: 7/7 – 14/7 – How did this happen?
This is the week that was, a bit of this, a bit of that, according to Almanacker JB.