Our own John Harms will be in conversation with Almanac favourite Martin Flanagan on his captivating volume on the 2016 Premiers, “A Wink from the Universe”
Pub review: The Prince of Wales, Kapunda
June 12, 2018 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall takes us back to the Prince of Wales pub, Kapunda in the days when “Puffa” Jansen was its colourful mine host. A real pub devoid of music, pokies, TV and meals; a rural watering hole where ‘to not be abused would be offensive’. Enjoy with a butcher of West End Draught!
Football is Art?
June 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
Football is art? Football as art? Check out this press release on Citrus Bob Utber’s ‘The Art of Football’ exhibition. The exhibition is on now at Red Rocks Regional Gallery in Cororooke. Spread the word.
From World Cups and FIFA bans to the Socceroos and Bertie: the Dutch & Australian football
June 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
With orange coloured glasses Adam Muyt (jointly written with Roberto Pennino) looks back on the wonderful contribution of Dutch migrants and their descendants on the round ball game in Australia since the late 1940’s. Includes the tale of when Australia were banned by FIFA for four years.
The 2018 Paul Morse Cup
June 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill is back in the day. Think about it – was life ever free or easy? Here’s one take on it.
Adam Goodes vs. Daniel Wells
June 6, 2018 by 7 Comments
Well, if you like to play with words, you’d have to say that this is good! Damian Balassone gets cute.
Haiku Bob – Round 11 – all those things
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Round 11 gets the haiku bob treatment
How the West was One at Willy Lit Fest (June 17)
June 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Get along to the Willy Lit Fest to hear from the people behind one of the best received books on the human history and changing fortunes of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs – “How the West was One”
Pub review: The Bunch of Cherries, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XG
May 31, 2018 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall’s Friday afternoon pub for 30 months, The Bunch of Cherries in Hertfordshire, had less allure than an abattoir. “Red Brick Hideous”. Yet the worst pub in town may have been the best pub in town.
Haiku Bob – Round 10: how we were
May 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob finds the joy of football in the winter of the world.
Fitzroy Rotary’s Footy Lunch at Fitzroy FC with guest speaker Dave O’Neil
May 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Rotary are holding their annual Footy Lunch this Saturday! Comedian Dave O’Neil will be guest speaker, details inside.
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
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