E.regnans responds to The Elbow’s piece, with the help of Brazilian educator Paolo Freire. B Bolton is merely doing what any enlightened teacher or parent of young ones would be doing in his place.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide – Haiku Bob: Anchored in the backline
June 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob. His words say it all.
Free Settler Conundrums: If You Had To Choose (SA Version)
June 9, 2016 by 34 Comments
Swish rails up against the cultural imperialism of Melbourne’s inner north. Post Codes 5xxx – it’s your turn to choose. (Note: those under 35 need not bother)
History Seminar: Controversy in the WAFL in 1907?
June 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
Les Everett provides the background on The Grand Final that split WA Football, a presentation to the WA Chapter of the Australian Society for Sports History coming up on 13 June in Perth (details are in the article). All welcome to attend.
First-World Conundrums. If you had to choose?
June 8, 2016 by 29 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is hoping the Almanac community can help solve some of his first-world sporting, political and entertainment conundrums.
Almanac Music: Tributeophilia – more than just a cover band
June 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
Luke Davies with some thoughts on originality and imagination, or lack thereof, in today’s music.
It’s all a bit of fun … isn’t it
June 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Trucker Slim asked whether the game is the aim or just another means to an end. The end being selling your soul for a dollar
Haiku Bob – Round 10 – Same old moon
June 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob unique take on the Pies loss to the Bulldogs.
Tom Wills, Macca and Marius on Sunday morning
June 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Marius Cuming talks with ABC Radio’s Macca on Sunday morning about Tom Wills, his grave restoration project, cricket and local weather.
Almanac Book Recommendation – The Biggest Game in Town: An analysis of the AFL’s vilification policy
May 31, 2016 by 3 Comments
Last week saw the launch of an important book; a book of research into individual and cultural understandings and behaviours around vilification. Copies are NOW available.
Does Leadership Matter?
May 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
Stainless questions the role of Leadership in an AFL team and the language used by the Media in defining a team’s performance.
Almanac Life: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
May 28, 2016 by 11 Comments
On a wet and cold Melbourne day, Tess Pryor’s misery is enlightened by a fellow traveller who barracks for Essendon and “has a dog instaed of a cat.” [Superb – JTH]
Haiku Bob – Round 9 – What light there is
May 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob and his unique take on the Pies win against the Cats in Round 9.
The numbers game: Numbering of football players in Australia
May 24, 2016 by 11 Comments
Almanac History: How and when did the numbering of players begin across the codes of football in Australia? Roy Hay calls for interested parties to join the search.
Eurovision Spectacles and Probity Illusions
May 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
Robbo on controversial decisions when discussing the final result of Eurovision.
Haiku Bob – Round 8 – Light at one end
May 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob and his unique take on the Pies round 8 win.
Almanac Music: Frank Yamma on Tour
May 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Frank Yamma, one of Australia’s most significant Indigenous songwriters is performing at Montrose Town Centre on the 28th. Well worth it!
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