A great tale of the Brunswick Mudlarks by Andrew Leonedas
Who’s versing? Gold Coast
January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A quick verse on Gold Coast by Alex Darling
Who’s versing? Geelong
January 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
A short sharp preview for Geelong’s season by Alex Darling
Red, white and black to the core, but a lusty Dusty I can’t ignore
January 27, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jen Muirden’s ode to Dusty, from her second favourite team.
Almanac Music: What will the cat drag in (from Steely Dan Reader)
January 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
It’s been 10 years since Neil Drysdale interviewed Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen. His piece is linked here.
Who’s versing? Fremantle
January 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A poetic last roll of the dice for Freo?
What St Kilda tells us about St Kilda
January 25, 2016 by 9 Comments
Neil Drysdale, a new voice at the Almanac, sent us this seven-minute film (made by one of his Scottish colleagues) about St Kilda, thinking it may be of interest to our audience. This is a must-see for all Sainters and fellow travellers. And what impact does the origin of its name have on the St Kilda Football Club?
Stan Grant puts the booing of Adam Goodes into historical and social perspective (this YouTube clip now includes all four speakers)
January 25, 2016 by 11 Comments
Stan Grant has made an important speech at the IQ2 debate at The Ethics Centre. Many people will never have encountered this history before. That is the nature of a gross power imbalance.
This recording now includes all speaker. Stan Grant was followed by columnist Rita Panahi, then lawyer Pallavi Sinha, and actor Jack Thompson.
Who’s versing? Essendon
January 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The eloquent empathy for Essendon in verse by Alex Darling
Almanac beer ads: If she’s a girl who knows how to catch trout
January 25, 2016 by 7 Comments
There’s been some classic beer ads over the years. Does anyone remember this? [Mickey Randall started this in Long Bombs to Snake. Please suggest others – Ed]
Who’s versing? Collingwood
January 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Alex Darling predicts Collingwood’s form in verse
The future of leisure
January 20, 2016 by 3 Comments
Glen ponders the future and how we will spend our leisure
Who’s versing? Brisbane
January 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Alex Darling puts Brisbane’s woes to verse
Driving Songs: An Almanac Playlist Completed
January 20, 2016 by 10 Comments
The People’s Republic of Almanac has beaten Triple J to the punch this year. Emma Westwood has put us all in the Driver’s Seat with her lovingly curated playlist.
Almanac Road Trips: The Great Open Road Trip Blues
Matt Hanlon’s road trip carries an impressive batting order.