Haiku Bob muses on Collingwood’s fall from grace against the Cats.
Chappelli at Sturt
May 7, 2015 by 8 Comments
Ian Chappell recently launched a new book ‘We Are Sturt’ for the Double Blues, for whom his grandfather played. Mike Sexton reports on the occasion.
Almanac Music: Wedding Music?
May 7, 2015 by 18 Comments
John Harms responds to Clare Boyd-Macrae’s piece on Bach’s ‘Sheep May Safely Graze’. And asks: what music did you have (might you have) at your wedding. (First, second, third wedding comparisons welcome).
Haiku Bob – Round 5 – evenly spaced
May 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob tells the story of Carlton’s loss to Collingwood in – not surprisingly – Haiku.
Round 4 – Essendon v Collingwood: As Far As The Sky
April 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
“Drop punt goes as far/As the sky”. The Master of Concision, Haiku Bob, makes a welcome return with his unique take on the big ANZAC Day clash.
Remembering Dennis Jacob
April 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day, Nigel Tapp relates the amazing story of Tasmanian soldier Dennis “Den” Jacob.
Almanac Theatre: Unofficial anthem gets another outing
April 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A new piece of theatre from Felix Meagher is touring regional Victoria. The Man They Call the Banjo explores the creation of Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Patterson and Christina Macpherson. Roy Hay has more…
Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Redgum “If you don’t fight you lose”
April 23, 2015 by 9 Comments
In the third instalment of his series on classic Australian albums, Smokie revisits a time capsule which helped shape him politically and socially
Poetry: One Game, One Goal (Tom Petsinas)
April 23, 2015 by 3 Comments
This is a poem by Tom Petsinas. Orm Fowler, known as Tom, played one game for Fitzroy and then (it seems) went to St Kilda. Looks like he enlisted in 1915. I have had a quick look at the War Memorial service records. Seven Tom Fowlers enlisted during World War I. Someone might like to work out which one this is.
ANZAC Centenary: ANZAC Spirit or Christmas in April
April 19, 2015 by 3 Comments
Stick with Dave Mapleston on this, as he makes a strong comment on the recent Woolworths advertising campaign which attempts to cash in on collective memory. Dave tries to understand the metaphor, and then fights back.
Comedy Review – Breaking Dad: Laughing at dads and with them
April 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Do yourself a favour, says Crash Thompson, and get down to the Maori Chief to see Matt Quartermaine and Tim Smith in Breaking Dad.
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: Rooted in the square
April 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob is back with his poetic take on Collingwood’s loss to the Crows. The ghost of Daicos would have been handy roaming the half forward flank….
South Melbourne/Sydney Swans: Memories of our 30 Years in Sydney
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jan Courtin puts into poetry her thoughts about her beloved Swans
And Give Up Showbiz?
April 7, 2015 by 8 Comments
The two sides of the Melbourne Comedy Festival: the big rooms at the Town Hall and the ‘off-Broadway’ gems like Matty Q and Tim Smith’s ‘Breaking Dad’ show in South Melbourne. Is local laughs, is good.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: first bounce
April 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob takes delights in the Easter moon, the late summer stickiness of the north, (maybe) a hint of the early autumn cool of the south, and a game which is getting further and further away from the one he grew up with.
If Footy Teams Were Bands… or Something Like That
April 2, 2015 by 14 Comments
Put aside the pre-Easter stresses, relax and match wits against the leviathan musical intellect that is Trucker Slim: If AFL teams were bands. Brilliant!
Simple footy words: Sad Day
March 31, 2015 by 1 Comment
How are footy fans feeling on this intriguing day, just a couple days out from the start of a fresh season?
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