Sport Trumps Politics

March 9, 2016 by 10 Comments

Peter Baulderstone is disturbed by the hatred and trivialisation of American society and its presidential politics. He seeks explanations from their sport.

Paul Couch: Giving something of value

March 8, 2016 by 5 Comments

Brutas Mudcake reflects on footy, value and life upon the death of Paul Couch.

Almanac Fiction – Daz Cooper Chapter 4: Cricket training, dreaming

March 8, 2016 by 3 Comments

It’s Chapter 4. Daz Cooper has a lot on his mind. There’s an Under 16 cricket semi final, a maths test, a party… so much noise.

Stereo Story: karaoke in North Korea

March 4, 2016 by 5 Comments

You’re in North Korea. On a holiday. You’re in a karaoke bar. What song do you choose?

In memory of Elfie

February 28, 2016 by 4 Comments

End-of-life conversations can be difficult. Yvette Wroby shares thoughts and words from a memorial speech she made for her recently departed mother, Elfie. [Our condolences Yvette – Ed].

Stereo Story – a neck brace and RocKwiz

February 28, 2016 by 1 Comment

Julia Zemiro, RocKwiz’s vivacious host, spots my neck brace. (It’s hard to miss.) She touches me on the arm. “What happened?”

Almanac Music – Tamworth: Inspiring

February 26, 2016 by 9 Comments

Andrew Starkie on the revitalising power of the Tamworth Music Festival.

Who’s versing? Richmond

February 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Will this be the year for Tiger supporters versifies Alex?

Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Ben Lee “Awake is the New Sleep”

February 24, 2016 by 2 Comments

It’s been a while between drinks, figuratively speaking, but Smokie continues the series in which he discusses Australian albums. Today it is the turn of one-time enfant terrible Ben Lee.

Who’s versing? North Melbourne

February 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Will the Northern peak be higher?

Almanac Comedy: Comedians and Footballers will play for your footy club, have a shower, and then entertain you

February 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment

No one who was there will forget Evan Hocking and the Nelson Twins performing the Melbourne launch of The Footy Almanac 2015. Get them involved at your club.

Stand up and be counted: Education package from Classic Comedy Company

February 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The Nelson Twins are offering an education package for schools called “Stand up and be counted.”

Who’s versing? Melbourne

February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Dees observations

Speakola: Fabulous at the Lodge

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A ripping speech from Alex Marcou detailing Carlton’s trips to the Lodge in the early ’80s.

The Man From Maribyrnong River

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Andrew Leonedas has a crack at the mob from Maribyrnong.

Almanac Art: Footy Grandstands

February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment

More great artwork by Mike Hugo including Vic Park and EJ Whitten Stands

Who’s versing? Hawthorn

February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Hawks observations

Summer Stereo Story – Beach house records part 3

January 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The beach-house record collection, like the beach-house itself, is virtually a museum. The records are of a vintage that matches the family photos, the well-worn furniture (including Dad’s brown Jason Recliner), the faded curtains, the rusty bikes, the board games.

Who’s versing? GWS

January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Giant observations

The Footy Almanac Manning Clark Cricket Lecture delivered by Dan Brettig.

January 29, 2016 by 6 Comments

Dan Brettig delivered the Manning Clark Cricket Lecture at the Clyde Hotel last night. Here is the speech (which was followed by a lively q and a on cricket in Australia over the past decade.)