Australia’s premier sport related art exhibition is now on in Melbourne. Check out the details.
Collingwood’s 2014 bicycle
August 17, 2014 by 5 Comments
In the face of a flogging, E. Regnans resorts to high-end doggerel (with apologies to Banjo and Mulga Bill).
Obituary: Wally Stubbings – wharfie, communist, athlete
August 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Wally Stubbings, a great character of Australian life, passed away last month at the age of 101. Labour and rugby league historian Greg Mallory tells Wally’s story.
Crio’s Q? Art and sport?
August 12, 2014 by 12 Comments
What was your home gallery growing up?
Could you easily list fav sculptures, photos, paintings and books that are sports related? (What are they?)
And what is on the walls of your dream shed?
Round 20 – Haiku Bob – cusp of spring
August 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob gazes upon a Super Moon, and a Magpie loss.
Robin Williams on golf
August 12, 2014 by 10 Comments
We mark the sad passing of Robin Williams. Add your tribute, or your favourite Williams moment.
Footy Almanac Canberra event with Geoff Pryor
August 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
Thanks to everyone for turning up to Manning Clark House to hear Geoff Pryor at his story-telling best. Really interesting night. And then on to Eastlake FC to see that crazy game between Richmond and Essendon. [With thanks to Manning Clark House and Bas Clark too…and an added treat when Donny Dwyer lobbed at Eastlake!]
Carnival of Footy
August 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Kate Birrell shares a luxuriant spread of food, art and junior footy lightning carnival. A gourmet spread with something for everyone – dieters best avoid. Check out the Almanac Art link and contact us if you would like a Kate painting gracing your walls.
Round 19 – Haiku Bob – in two minds
August 5, 2014 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob finds some late winter sun as his Magpies eke out a hard fought win.
Remembering the role of top level sport
August 2, 2014 by 7 Comments
E.Regnans has come to the end of his European tour, and the experience makes him philosophical about the role of sport. Inspiration or just respite from greed and hatred?
Essay: What is Queensland?
August 1, 2014 by 16 Comments
In 2005, Christian Ryan, in my view a brilliant editor, was in the seat at The Monthly. Indeed he was the first editor there. He sent me on a trip around Queensland and this is what I found. Can anyone add to the observation and contemplation? [15 minute-read]
Uncertainty is the Spice of Life.
August 1, 2014 by 8 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is back from a Eurpoean jaunt. He has missed a lot of footy. And whilst he appreciates the taste of Melbourne water on his return, he admits to being partial to a bottle of Serafina Chianti Classico…
30 for 30 Australia
July 30, 2014 by 24 Comments
If a 30 for 30 were done on an Australian sporting topics what would they be. Edward P. Olsen has some suggestions. Your suggestions welcome.
Round 18 – Haiku Bob – thin ice
July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dead branches, ice, clouds – Haiku Bob knows a slump when he sees one.
Friday Night; Bright Lights
July 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Parents huddle in their cars on a cold evening at junior footy training, hoping to avoid the dreaded Team Manager’s allocation of game day tasks. Kate Birrell’s glorious art and wistful words capture it all.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode Lucky 13
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This week Matty Q, The People’s Elbow and Stone Cold are joined by Ben Cuzzupe of Bound for Glory News to talk all things journalism. ‘yoof’ journalism and footy. And where are the footy computer games?
Jim Pavlidis Exhibition in Geelong
July 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jim Pavlidis’s exhibition /Accounts of my Dancing Evenings – Season 1914′ is on at the Geelong Gallery.
Round 17 – Haiku Bob – players faintly
July 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob finally brings himself to write about the Magpies’ decline and Maxwell’s departure.
Martin Tighe in the running for Archibald Prize
July 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
Congratulations to artist Martin Tighe, on being short-listed for this year’s Archibald Prize.
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