As we approach the centenary of the Battle of the Somme next week, Neil Drysdale highlights the difference between so called sporting “tragedies” and “disasters” and those that occurred on the battlefields of war.
Haiku Bob – Round 12: Chasing shadows
June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob laments in seven verses another Pies loss.
Almanac Photo Essay: Southern Flinders Tigers v Peterborough Jamestown Magpies
June 21, 2016 by 12 Comments
On Saturday, Peter Argent got in the car. Three hours later, he took out his camera at Wirrabara Oval and took these evocative shots of a day at the Northern Areas Football Association rural footy. [Add your caption ideas – Ed].
Almanac Weekend Reading: ‘Hamilton,’ by Joe Posnanski
June 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
“Have you ever been the parent of a 14 year old girl?” Wonderful writing of shared experience here from NBC sports writer Joe Posnanski.
In a hard year (Henry Lawson’s birthday)
June 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
On Henry Lawson’s birthday, David Wilson with an old-style poetic lament for the Collingwood, Fremantle and Brisbane hordes of 2016. Or for anyone who follows a struggling team.
Almanac Memoir: Mickey Randall’s birthday
June 16, 2016 by 19 Comments
Birthdays are a time for reminiscing, and for Micky Randall many a loved memory has been recalled.
Almanac Philosophy: The toll of losing
June 16, 2016 by 4 Comments
After one too many losses for Brisbane and his Friday night thirds team, footy player Brin Paulsen poses an existential question to self.
Brutal Blues merely playing catch-up: Pedagogy of the oppressed
June 10, 2016 by 17 Comments
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.
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