We may well be enduring our biggest challenge for decades, but Dips O’Donnell ponders the possible constructive lessons we just might learn, possibly even emerging as a better society.
Scandinavia’s finest pontoon gin bar
March 19, 2020 by 6 Comments
Mickey and the missus are out and about in Sweden having just crossed over ‘The Bridge’. Bucolic days abound! (We hope you get home safely, Mickey! – Eds.)
Gumby and the Flying Saucer: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
March 17, 2020 by 7 Comments
The psychological condition of thinking oneself a fraud, the imposter syndrome, is an issue budding writers often contemplate as James Patrik explains.
Flattening the curve: an issue of urgent (clear) education and individual and collective responsibility
March 17, 2020 by 5 Comments
Confronting times.
Robbie Flower at the Western Oval
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone has just published a book of poems about footy greats, here’s one about the dazzling Robbie Flower.
Almanac Lunch (Report): 1989 The Great Grand Final
March 16, 2020 by 12 Comments
Dips O’Donnell enjoyed the cracking Almanac lunch at Perc’s North Fitzroy Arms on Friday. Tinsel Tony Wilson, Dean Anderson and Darren Flanigan told some great stories. Many more are told in Tony’s wonderful book: 1989 The Great Grand Final.
Richmond: a jilted love(r’s) story
March 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Deep within the Arctic Circle, Richard Marlow recounts his years as a Tigers fan in this rollicking personal history.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – March 13: Tony Wilson with Darren Flanigan and Dean Anderson
March 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Come to lunch on Friday March 13 to hear about Tony Wilson’s new book 1989: The Great Grand Final and enjoy fine food and good company while hearing from the author, Hawthorn premiership player Dean Anderson, and one of footy’s good blokes Darren Flanigan.
Almanackers, what about a theme song?
March 10, 2020 by 40 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber suggests the Footy Almanac needs a theme song: a special, rip-roaring, rousing song that celebrates all things our community reflects. Ok Almanackers, over to you!
A day at the MCG – not watching sport but reliving history
March 9, 2020 by 3 Comments
Greg Blood reviews his tour of the recently revamped Australian Sports Museum at the MCG, and the MCG itself. [Terrific piece – Ed]
The strange case of Archie Whitfield
March 6, 2020 by 14 Comments
The ‘one game only’ club contains a plethora of interesting stories. Archie Whitfield is one such case, as related here by Gigs in an excerpt from his forthcoming book with Mick Rees.
Plastic boots and footballs … a dog’s breakfast
March 5, 2020 by 11 Comments
Fifty years ago, two young blokes met in Adelaide and found they had lots of common – except for their choice of footy teams. Could their friendship survive? Here’s the story.
Monaros 2020 – a vision triumphant
March 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
Earl goes back through NFL records and videos to find a way for his Monaros to triumph in 2020. It’s a bit left field, but it just might work!
611.5 km Ice Road Race – The toughest sporting event I’ve ever heard of… no really!!!
March 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
Richard Marlow was just minding his own business, driving along an ice river, when he encountered the toughest sporting event he’s ever heard of.
Sausage Roll Review: LRB plays the Dulwich Bakery, Glenelg South
March 4, 2020 by 12 Comments
Mickey rates this week’s sampling more Diamantina Cocktail than Sleeper Catcher (that’s a good thing – Ed).
AFLW Round 4 – Haiku Bob: blunt sounds
March 4, 2020 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob ponders his Magpies’ performance in their loss on Friday night under the closed roof at Docklands.
AFLW Round 3 – Haiku Bob: just a few points
February 28, 2020 by 5 Comments
So close, yet so far, feathers ruffled, Pies fly off to swoop another day. Haiku Bob reflects.
Half time
Oh to be a fly on the wall in Round 1 – Matt Zurbo takes us into the “fictional” inner sanctum of a club in the time of coronavirus.