Mickey Randall reviews in his inimitable style, that grand old pub, the Sir John Franklin Hotel in Kapunda.
Footy Poetry – The new season
March 22, 2019 by
The footy season ahead considered in rhyme, we’ll soon find out in a matter of time! Kickittotim bounces the ball.
Almanac Comment: Hashtag Call the Cops
March 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
Verity Sanders responds to the so-called Tayla Harris issue with very clear direction on the gravity of what transpired and the much-needed role of the law in dealing with a situation in which a citizen has been abused.
Three coins in a fountain, three Cols in a room!
March 20, 2019 by 4 Comments
Col, Col, and Col were all in the same room together! This gathering of Cols is a extremely rare event as Col explains.
Almanac Lunch – 2019 Footy Almanac Launch
March 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Footy season 2019 was launched for The Footy Almanac today at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel with former WCE premiership player, Sam Butler as the guest speaker.
The tomato and me
March 15, 2019 by 16 Comments
Ahh, the joys of the humble tomato! Mickey Randall tomatosises about their pros and cons.
A tribute to Les Carlyon
March 15, 2019 by 12 Comments
John Harms knew Les Carlyon by his words. He pays tribute to the classic Australian story-teller.
The greatest of t-shirts
March 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Got a favourite t-shirt? Earl O’Neill had 120 at one time! This is his story of a special one he bought in Zimbabwe. Earl also relives some of his experiences of his time in Zimbabwe.
‘The Kneebones of Brookfield…..’ – KB Hill
March 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Eugene Kneebone was quite a man – “The World’s Strongest Man’, father of 16 children, local sporting colossus and a legend in his own time. (And not short on self-confidence!) KB Hill provides another classic story from country Victoria.
Manning Clark Lecture: David Thodey AO
March 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From Telstra to technology, industry to innovation, the 2019 Manning Clark Lecture features David Thodey AO on 12 March in Canberra.
My blue tranny and “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, Those days of soda and pretzels and beer”
March 1, 2019 by 9 Comments
Here’s a story from a few years ago. Col reflects upon the impact of a small blue tranny during a period of change in his formative years in the 60s.
Neil Balme – player, coach administrator: five decades of influence
February 25, 2019 by 75 Comments
If success follows you across 50 seasons of footy you must be doing something right. Rulebook’s profile of Neil Balme captures an incredible career in footy!
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Midnight Oil “Earth and Sun and Moon”
February 23, 2019 by 5 Comments
In the eighth of his occasional series looking back at iconic Australian albums, Smokie muses on his favourite Oils record.
Almanac Music – Tamworth 2019: it’s all about the yarn
February 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
From Bushwackers to cricket watching receptionists, Andrew Starkie and his mate Defa, enjoy their annual sojourn to the country music capitial of Australia. Its got the lot!
Almanac Music: Don’t Kill Live Music Rally, Sydney, Feb 21
February 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
Almanackers, the live music scene in Sydney needs your support. Sign the petition and help Sydney become a major live music centre once again.
AFL Japan GO League – Osaka Dingoes v Senshu Powers: Old Pups hard chasing and cramps
February 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
After seven months off the field, Yoshi returned for the Osaka Dingoes last weekend as they went up against Senshu Powers in Round 3 of the AFL Japan GO League. Being struck down with leg cramps had its upside as Yoshi found himself in good hands.
Almanac Art
February 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
We have revamped our artists’ page. Have a look. Birrell, Howson, Pavlidis, Williams – quite a team!
Almanac (Thinking) Footy: The Greatest Footballer of All Time
February 17, 2019 by 27 Comments
Matt Zurbo and Elena and Cielo are in Venezuela. Matt is thinking about life and footy. This piece considers the concept of ‘the greatest’ and finishes wih a cracking photo.
Almanac Footy Literature: 10 Memorable Passages
February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Edward P. Olsen presents a fantastic selection of passages from some of the most memorable written works about Australian football he has read.
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