Not Just Sport — Page 147

Almanac Lunch – 2019 Footy Almanac Launch

March 15, 2019 by Colin Ritchie 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 Mickey Randall 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 John Harms 12 Comments

John Harms knew Les Carlyon by his words. He pays tribute to the classic Australian story-teller.

Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: The Wayward Golf Buggy

March 13, 2019 by The Rhymer 1 Comment

A golfing moral from the The Rhymer: keep your eyes on the motorised buggy and not the pretty girl!

Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: New Rules

March 11, 2019 by The Rhymer Leave a Comment

The AFL new rules have been tried on the field, and his thoughts about them The Rhymer does wield!

The greatest of t-shirts

March 11, 2019 by Earl O'Neill 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 Almanac Admin 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 Almanac Admin 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 Colin Ritchie 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.

Ode to Simon Prestigiacomo

February 28, 2019 by Damian Balassone 8 Comments

Damian Balassone measures his metre perfectly with this ode to one of the Black and Whites’ too often unheralded, underrated and unassuming servants, ‘Presti’.

Neil Balme – player, coach administrator: five decades of influence

February 25, 2019 by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood 77 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 Smokie 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 Andrew Starkie 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 Brian The Ruminator 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 Yoshi 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 (Thinking) Footy: The Greatest Footballer of All Time

February 17, 2019 by Matt Zurbo 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.