Damian Balassone’s latest poem is a humorous take on the Running of the Bulls. You’ve got to watch yourself when running from an angry bull.
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]
Haiku Bob – Round 12 – rise and rise
June 21, 2017 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob perfectly captures the moment the Magpies surrounded their lead as the Demons celebrated a Queen’s Birthday victory.
The power of AFL football: Pride game helps foster change in country Victoria
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kate O’Halloran has written a wonderful piece profiling the second Gay That’s OK Pride and Inclusion game.
Reclink Community Cup 2017
June 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
The Reclink Community Cup is back for another year! Get behind this awesome cause, watch a fun game of footy and listen to awesome tunes. What are your favourite Reclink Community Cup memories?
Finally, a beer review
June 14, 2017 by 17 Comments
Three beers from around the world – which includes Adelaide (the centre of it?) Fun piece on beer and where Mickey Randall has sipped it. Sometimes in places hot and humid enough to call for ice.
Round 12 – Carlton v GWS: Delirium at Docklands.
June 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Warren Tapner celebrates the Blues great win in verse!
A tiny window into The Age might reveal quite a bit
June 9, 2017 by 17 Comments
John Harms received this email from The Age earlier this week. He’s trying to make sense of it. What would you tell the Age?
Haiku Bob – Round 11 – small fragments
June 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Injuries couldn’t stop Collingwood from winning last weekend and Haiku Bob has captured the action in this powerful poem.
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