The latest from Haiku Bob – in response to the Pies game on the wet Gold Coast. Haiku Bob will be at the Ben Robbins lunch on Friday.
Merle Brown’s Women’s Footy Anthem
July 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Merle Brown has penned a song for women’s footy. It’s quirky.
Haiku Bob – Round 16: light years
July 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The gloom envelops the coaches box as Collingwood lose again. A gem from Haiku Bob.
Almanac Music: Billy Joel’s Souvenir – The Ultimate Collection (or, How Billy Joel Paid For My New Guitar)
July 13, 2017 by 11 Comments
Josh Pinn’s (half share in) his first musical purchase and his current guitar. What’s their connection (and how do cricket bats fit in)?
Almanac Music: The River
July 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie has a look back to his childhood spent with his best mate, Patrick McGinness. The connection has stayed strong with the help of a mutual love for Bruce Springsteen.
Almanac Book Review: Siren’s Call
July 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
“Often delightful, at times surprisingly moving,” writes Stephanie Holt, “Siren’s Call is a welcome addition to the growing literature of footy fandom.” Read Stephanie’s review.
Round 15 Mega Post
July 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Junior Adelaide correspondent Aidan Hammond covers all things SA with the Crows, Port and his Walkerville team. Aidan also gives us his premiership favourites and Brownlow Medal count.
The 2017 Black Dog Cup
July 6, 2017 by 12 Comments
This is at once a challenging and reassuring discussion of people and their struggles from Earl O’Neill who is as open and as honest as ever – and whose motivation is as pure as it comes.
Odd Friday Lunch with Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Join us this Friday for lunch with Collingwood legend Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham.
Haiku Bob – Round 15: incurable hope
July 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
An important family moment for Haiku Bob.
In Praise of Carbohydrates
July 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Damian Balassone reminds us of the the importance of the farinaceous.
Haiku Bob – Round 14 – the sound of empty
June 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
A rare quiet crowd for a Collingwood game witnessed Port Adelaide take control of from the get go. Haiku Bob captures the moment beautifully.
Almanac Music – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band at 50: The philosophy of kaleidoscope eyes
June 29, 2017 by 12 Comments
David Wilson has a new awareness with each listen, still, all these years later, as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Beatles album ‘Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’.
An open letter of humble thanks to Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 43 Comments
David Wilson has put into words the essence of what many of us are feeling with this letter of thanks to Martin Flanagan. No doubt we all have a Martin Flanagan story. No doubt we all feel a sense of gratitude, and loss.
A letter from Martin Flanagan
June 27, 2017 by 27 Comments
When Martin Flanagan left The Age, David Wilson wrote a letter of humble thanks to him. This is Martin Flanagan’s reply. [Thanks Flanners. Welcome to the Almanac. We are thrilled to have you. We love that the rhythm of your Saturday contemplation has not missed a beat. JTH]
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