ER is intrigued by the snatches of conversation often heard during daily meanderings. He has posted a selection of these accounts from the past seven days. [Record what you have heard in the comments section- Ed]
Rare Book Week – Rare Sports Books and Ephemera (Wednesday July 10th)
July 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The MCC Library’s Rare Book Week is in full swing – coming up on Wednesday (July 10th) is a panel discussion all about books and other items collected by the panelists, who include Gideon Haigh and Rusty Jackson. [This is a public event – you do not need to be an MCC member to attend. You just need to book. Ed.]
Haiku Bob – Round 15: gap in the woods
July 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s dog knows when to comfort its master. There were many wounds to lick after the Pies lost their way in the fog against the Kangaroos.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Ode to jOe” by Andy Thurlow
July 1, 2019 by 7 Comments
Author and ex-teacher Andy Thurlow is visiting the Netherlands and is ‘absolutely fascinated with the way the Dutch use their bicycles’. This poem spilled out as a consequence. (I fear that Andy may have spilled out some other things after the Power’s loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday night! – Ed.)
Round 15 – Geelong v Adelaide: All roads (and trains) lead the Cats faithful and others to Billy’s pub
July 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s hard to tell what Roger Lowrey enjoyed most – the dedication of the lads from the West, the Cats’ win over Adelaide or the meal at Billy’s. Sounds like a pretty good trifecta!
Alternative Essendon FC theme song – Do yourself a favour!: Have a look and a listen!
June 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
Check out the rap African alternative version of the Bombers theme song. For your enjoyment!
Pub Review: Three Brothers Arms, Macclesfield
June 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall loves the homey, English feel of the Three Brothers Arms Hotel, and he loves the music selections, played the way they should be, on a turntable. You’ve won Mickey over!
They shall not be forgotten years. Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait.
June 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
Stainless confronts the horror that was Richmond’s 1982 Grand Final loss and its aftermath in his ongoing series about the Tigers during those years their fans would like to forget but can’t. So many ‘what ifs?’ in this brutally honest reflection.
Almanac Real Life: Tommy
June 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Andrew Starkie tells the story of ‘Tommy’ who has battled long and hard, jumped more hurdles than most, been put through more hoops than many. But he’s resilient and, with a little help, seems to be coming through it to a better place. [An uplifting story – Ed.]
Haiku Bob – Round 14: the blink of my eye
June 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
On a cold and miserable afternoon at the footy, Haiku Bob had two wins – his Magpies got up (eventually) and he nailed his public transport connection on the way home!
Almanac Cyber Crime: There are experts and there are experts!
June 26, 2019 by 6 Comments
For those of you who have been following Jan Courtin’s computer problems, she has her files back. But in the midst of all the tears, she discovered that not all experts are alike.
Almanac Footy Poetry: “A Footy Crowd” by Bernard Whimpress
June 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress sums it up perfectly: this is the way it should be and not what’s served up, for the diehard footy supporter, and their day at the footy, as one of the crowd.
Sport, Gambling, Media and Government: An Unholy Alliance
June 25, 2019 by 11 Comments
Peter_B shares some facts about the size, reach and power of the gambling industry. It has corrupted sporting bodies, media and governments. It is largely unregulated and minimally taxed. It is coming for your children as the next generation of “customers”.
Pub Review – The Macclesfield: Man v Megalodon Hamburger
June 22, 2019 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall has a challenge on his hands, how does he eat the megaloden, whole or deconstruct? Find out how he resolves this issue confronting him at the Macclesfield Hotel.
What you won’t read in the BAO training manual
June 20, 2019 by 4 Comments
What does it mean to be ‘safe’ at the footy? Stainless wanders through his personal history as a spectator to ponder ‘what now constitutes acceptable fan behaviour’ and the place of the BAO. Interesting thoughts here about ‘quality control v individual responsibility’.
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