Fitzroy Rotary are holding their annual Footy Lunch this Saturday! Comedian Dave O’Neil will be guest speaker, details inside.
Fitzroy Rotary’s Footy Lunch at Fitzroy FC with guest speaker Dave O’Neil
May 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Book Reviews: Ken Haley on “Through the Peacock Gate” by Sandy McCutcheon
May 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
“Through the Peacock Gate” by Sandy McCutcheon (formerly of RN fame) has been reviewed by noted author/journalist Ken Haley
Almanac Teams (and Music): Let There Be Rock!
May 28, 2018 by 40 Comments
The Almanac novelty teams rock on, as Glen! selects a team of rock ‘n’ rollers.
Almanac People – Greg Turbill: Turbs aka Tubby aka Mr Courageous
May 24, 2018 by 49 Comments
Following on from Norwood’s fabulous Hall of Fame dinner, Rulebook reflects on the career of a a truly gutsy player
Haiku Bob – Round 9 – in the blink of an eye
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
A Collingwood win gives us an uplifting poem from Haiku Bob this week.
Almanac Music: ‘This Is America’ by Childish Gambino – What Art Truly Is
May 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ – the controversial new song and music video from writer/comedian/actor Donald Glover’s alter-ego, that forces us to look into more than the music and learn from the art.
Haiku Bob – Round 8 – blindsided
May 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Round 8 haiku is in – here’s Haiku Bob’s latest.
Almanac Poetry: Number 10
May 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Poet Stephen Whiteside has sent in his latest – which brings together Kevin Sheedy, Bluey Shelton and Ned Kelly.
Almanac Poetry: A local football club
May 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Get around glennontour’s ode to local footy, with inspiration from Dorothea Mackellar
State of the game, state of mind (time moves a little slower here)
May 11, 2018 by 12 Comments
When sport is just another entertainment option, it’s no surprise when it’s criticised as being less compelling than, say, Game of Thrones.
Almanac Music – Nostalgic Rock ‘n Roll: The Killers Melbourne Concert Review
May 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell went along to see The Killers at Hisense Arena over the weekend where the Las Vegas outfit proved to him why they are indeed a ‘vital cog in stabilising the runaway music industry’ and more than just ‘Mr. Brightside’.
Haiku Bob – Round 7 – at both ends
May 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood win in Brisbane has boosted Haiku Bob’s spirits. Here’s his Round 7 poem.
Et Tactus – Tommy’s sin against the Almighty
May 7, 2018 by 11 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s take on contact with the untouchable umpires, the ballad of Tom Hawkins and other tongue-in-cheek Shakespearean tragedies.
Remembering J. Neville Turner
May 6, 2018 by 6 Comments
John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
Haiku Bob – Round 6 – almost gone
May 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Here’s Haiku Bob’s reflective Round 6 offering.
May Day – Mayday – M’aider
May 1, 2018 by 9 Comments
Andrew Gigacz posted this piece on his blog and asked us to add it to the Almanac site. It is an account of a tragic death.
Haiku Bob – Round 5: Collingwood v Essendon – the just before
April 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob evokes the Anzac Spirit to celebrate the Pies great win.
Almanac Satire – AFL announcement: Twilight Grand Final
April 27, 2018 by 8 Comments
Scene: A plush new room with plush new carpet and extremely clean windows, Perth. Media has buzzed all day with rumours of an impending AFL announcement that the 2018 Grand Final will be played at twilight. Unexpectedly, the League boss awkwardly comes face-to-face with a member of the public. An idle microphone overhears their conversation…
The Odd Friday Lunch: April 27th at the North Fitzroy Arms with Alex Marcou
April 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Carlton and St Kilda champ Alex Marcou will be the next guest at the Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch today, April 27th.
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