The latest whimsy from Damian Balassone on Johnny Warren’s Wig.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Recos
July 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer putting the pain of going through a knee reconstruction into poetry.
Haiku Bob – Round 16 – dusk fills the air
July 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It appears to be poetry in motion for Collingwood at the moment. Here’s Haiku Bob’s Round 16 poem.
Fantasy Footy with The Boys
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
There’s plenty of reality to go with fantasy for Edward Olsen and ‘The Boys’ when they get together for their long-running group fantasy footy project.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: What Ground Is That?
July 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Rhymer relates the modern-day ground naming confusion felt by many of us.
Pub Review: Five Cups in Fremantle
July 10, 2018 by 10 Comments
Mickey Randall gives his expert review of five Freo pubs and the brews consumed at each – making your next trip to Fremantle much easier to find the best watering holes.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: The Rules (With deference to Pink Floyd)
July 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Latest from The Rhymer – far from comfortably numb, here’s his impassioned plea to the top brass.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s Dusty Martin in the Grand Final
July 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s painting of Dusty Martin in the 2017 Grand Final. [Purchased by Joe De Petro – Ed]
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Ode To Cyril
July 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
The Rhymer pays tribute to the sheer brilliance of Cyril Rioli. Perhaps, given his family heritage, Cyril was always going to be a champion.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Grass roots footy
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer with his thoughts on where the focus for the footy bosses should be.
Haiku Bob – Round 15 – towers ablaze
July 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
A different style poem from Haiku Bob this week but one that encapsulates the mood of happy Pies fans at the moment.
Cream of Cauliflower Soup and the No Repeat Workday
July 2, 2018 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall’s most excellent trip from Adelaide to Melbourne provided many highlights, culinary and sporting alike.
Almanac Literary – Melbourne Rare Book Week at the MCC (Wednesday July 4)
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Almanac favourite Gideon Haigh will be part of the MCC’s event for Rare Book Week this Wednesday
Vale Evelyn — a champion mum
July 2, 2018 by 14 Comments
Gigs pays tribute to his beloved mother who passed away early on Sunday morning. She was a true champion. [Our condolences Gigs – JTH]
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: The Dropkick
July 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Another ripper from The Rhymer, a tribute to WA exponents of the droppy.
Art Exhibition – Kate Birrell’s “This Footy Life” (opens June 30)
June 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
One of our favourites (particularly amongst our Tiger fans), Kate Birrell, will be exhibiting works inspired by footy at her gallery next month. All are welcome to attend, starting from this weekend.
Study: Watching old games of footy a boon to mental health
Good news everyone; delving into the glory days might not just be a guilty pleasure – it could improve your health.