dam asks; Should ultimate sports success excuse poor behaviour, If you were to shun a sports person for conduct and attitude in 2017, who would it be? A few other gems worth considering.
Our obsession with the best (sometimes) means poor behaviour is tolerated
October 31, 2016 by 2 Comments
Almanac Cricket (and Food): Finding Duleep Mendis in Colonel Light’s Cafe
October 29, 2016 by 7 Comments
In Adelaide’s innovative suburb of Colonel Light Gardens, a new cafe has opened up. It serves Sri Lankan food. It’s owned by the Mendis family. Michael Sexton tells this tale of food and cricket.
Almanac Music: “Maintain the rage”. Thoughts on Bob Dylan.
October 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Bob Dylan has influenced a generation with his music and words, Charlie Wells was no different and pens his thoughts on the Nobel Laureate.
The 2016 ‘Brought to you by’ Cup
October 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill presents his summer playlist.
Almanac History: Centenary of First Plebiscite on Conscription
October 24, 2016 by 2 Comments
Next week is the centenary of the plebiscite when Australia voted NO to conscription, a national event that Glen feels is overlooked.
Almanac Music: Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize for Literature
October 23, 2016 by 4 Comments
While Nobel laureate Bob Dylan remains evasive, David Fordyce suggests some of Dylan’s best work is his latest material.
Almanac Memories: When the sun sets over Carlton.
October 20, 2016 by 5 Comments
San Diego Catter remembers a time when daggy was cool, when Skyhooks ruled and Joe Camilleri slayed them at Martini’s.
The State of the Origins.
October 19, 2016 by 9 Comments
Have you ever questioned the origin of the AFL species? Clearly with too much time on his hands, San Diego Cattery researched each team’s origins with cultural and historical significance. [A great effort – Ed]
Almanac Music – Bruce Springsteen: arriving late, baseball and what is it with sportswriters?
October 18, 2016 by 7 Comments
David Wilson as bowerbird – describes a late coming to Bruce Springsteen – and collects shining pieces by Richard Ford, Joe Posnanski and Drew Magary along the way.
Almanac Music – Book Review: The Beatles I Was There
October 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Neil Drysdale reviews Richard Houghton’s new book on The Beatles. Looks like some terrific early insights emerge from interviews with those who were at the earliest gigs – and beyond.
Sports Writers Festival Almanac Ticket Offer
October 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
As you might have seen the Almanac has given a few little plugs to the upcoming Sports Writers Festival. As a way of saying thanks, the organisers, led by Francis Leach, are offering Almanackers $10 tickets to a number of session sessions. Click through for full details.
Nail paint and crotchless knickers or ‘Leaps and Bounds’: a wander through footy, music and the contemporary world.
October 15, 2016 by 16 Comments
Brilliant from Ron Wells. This piece is composed to comment on the musos booked for the Grand Final – but it does so much more. Ron takes us through footy, music and life – with many sharp observations beautifully expressed. Molly even gets a mention and as he’d say: “Do yourself a favour.”
Watching the footy from overseas
October 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Chris Tinning was an overseas reader before he recently returned to Australia. Here is Chris’s story on watching the footy overseas. [Add your experiences – Ed].
Almanac People: Alistair Urquhart a life worth commemorating
October 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In a compelling story, Scottish soldier Alistair Urquhart, who died on Friday aged 97, left behind one of the incredible survival stories of WW2. Neil Drsydale feels his life is worth commemorating.
Almanac Obituary: Vale Dick Custerson
October 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Steve Earl pays tribute to his mate Dick “Dicky” Custerson, the most generous and positive of blokes who ‘walked sunshine into every room he entered’. Vale Dicky.
Almanac Cinema – The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years
October 6, 2016 by 5 Comments
Peter Crossing has good things to say about Ron Howard’s Beatles movie, in fact it’s “an absolute joy”.
Almanac Books: Champions All extract – 1976 Grand Final
October 5, 2016 by 2 Comments
Continuing our highlights from Old Dog’s book, Champions All, an excerpt featuring the 1976 Grand Final.
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