‘Tis the season for getting on the sun-drenched bitumen! Mickey Randall relays a quirky family tradition amid the memories of driving around Lake Bonney.
Podcast: Don Watson on Keating’s Redfern Speech, 1992
November 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
It’s considered one of the finest ever examples of Australian oratory. Tony Wilson shares with us speechwriter Don Watson’s take on then Prime Minister Paul Keating’s incredible Redfern Speech
Almanac Poetry: The Wilful Murder of Constable Samuel Nelson
September 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kevin Densley shares his poetry for the week – this time it’s a dive back to a 19th century Australian gang scenario, as well as a link to a review of his own poetry collection.
Everyday Obituaries: T.E. Harms, my father (1931-2010)
July 22, 2020 by 37 Comments
When, recently, John Harms reprised his piece about the 2010 Preliminary Final between Geelong and Collingwood, the night his father T.E. Harms died, he mentioned that he would go looking for the eulogy from his father’s funeral. Numerous people contacted him to encourage him to publish it. Well, this is it, published today, July 21, his father’s birthday.
Almanac Cricket: A Feast of Cricket in India
July 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cricket, India and artist John Campbell make for a compelling palette to draw in the sports-lover, the eye and the taste buds. It’s all here in one enchanting story.
Everyday Obituaries: Vale Tommy Searle
July 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Tommy Searle was a larger-than-life character who seemed to know everyone on the Gold Coast – and they knew him! His good mate, Matt O’Hanlon, pays tribute to his great mate. [A beautiful homage – Ed.]
Almanac Rugby League: Generations of Brethren
June 11, 2020 by 16 Comments
Brothers Football Club, the O’Hanlon family and a particular table go back over a hundred years. Matt O’Hanlon, part of the third generation, shares this tale of one family’s life in footy – they just love it!
Petrel Hotel reopens, so we’re ‘on the beers’!
June 5, 2020 by 10 Comments
The three funsters have been out for lunch at the re-opened Petrel Hotel in Geelong West, easing back into post-COVID life, and all the better for the pleasure of a ‘cold pub beer from well-maintained lines’.
Introducing Hayden Kelly (and the Hayden Kelly Scholarship)
June 5, 2020 by 10 Comments
John Harms was up late one night when an email lobbed. It was from Hayden Kelly. Things have moved along since then, as this welcome explains. [Great to have you involved Hayden – JTH]
Almanac Life: Love in the time of Collingwood (and other pestilence).
June 3, 2020 by 9 Comments
Jamie Simmons is a new father. He and Mel have had a baby boy, Archie, named after his grandfather whose story is also told. In this wonderful piece, Jamie considers love and the nature of chance. [Great piece Jamie, and congratulations to you all – JTH]
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 by 42 Comments
Rulebook’s back with Part 2 of Neil Craig’s career – from player to super coach
Fish and Chips Review: Sotos of Semaphore
May 28, 2020 by 18 Comments
Claire and Mickey have been checking out the fish and chips available down Semaphore way. Inclement weather mixed with satisfying cuisine to the accompaniment of eclectic music.
Almanac Rugby League: There’s always next year
May 14, 2020 by 7 Comments
They say ‘there’s always next year’, but sometimes there simply isn’t. Mark Courtney’s poignant story recalls his decades-long friendship with his best mate, Greg, and their total commitment to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 1)
May 12, 2020 by 55 Comments
Neil Craig’s career has been so prolific Rulebook is covering it in two parts, all starting with the Yorke Peninsula, Carmel Court and the Norwood Football Club.
Almanac Life – From the Arctic to Brisvegas: Richard is finally home
April 30, 2020 by 2 Comments
After a month of travelling, including two periods of self-isolation, Richard Marlow is finally back at home in Brisbane. He discovered that the old saying is true – ‘There’s no place like home’! – Australia, that is.
Just a single act threw me
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
A snapshot of the different but connected loves in the time of coronavirus from Les Currie.
Rev Up
April 12, 2020 by 5 Comments
Jill Fitzsimons has just finished reading Hugh Van Cuylenburg’s, The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude Empathy and Mindfulness which has motivated her to consider words from footy people who have inspired her.
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