From a land where tradition and innovation coexist like few others, Jarrod Landells shares the recent movements of Japanese footy – including AFL/AFLW stars, partnerships for social good and student athletes building cultural bridges.
Almanac People: Old Friends
December 13, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old friends, and the flourishing of those friendships over the years, are something special as Andy Thurlow warmly reflects.
Almanac Cinema: Why I love ‘When Harry Met Sally’
December 13, 2022 by 6 Comments
‘When Harry Met Sally’ is a movie much loved by Mickey Randall as he explains why.
WA’s Pristine Apathy
December 12, 2022 by 4 Comments
In Ian Wilson’s home state where sea meets sand there is an embarrassment of riches…and perhaps embarrassment is the right word to describe the lack of popular use for those beaches.
Almanac Poetry: Sorrento, Victoria, 1983
December 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
According to Kevin Densley: ‘It’s inescapable that some poems are about tough, painful subjects.’ That includes this one…
Almanac Music: The Mother Lode – Ten Rock Songs on the Heavier Side
December 9, 2022 by 12 Comments
KD looks at ten key rock songs – on the heavier side – that were important in his young years, and invites Almanackers to share some of theirs.
Almanac Books: ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace: Crazy adventures of fun-loving Test cricketer Rick Darling’
December 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac is pleased to support the release of Rick Darling’s ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace’ which was launched last night in Adelaide at the Arkaba Hotel.
Almanac Cricket (Wordplay): Marnus Ran Sum
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Peter Crossing and his sidekick Al Gorithm contend that ‘anagrams can help explain that curious phenomenon
Marnus Labuschagne’.
Almanac Lunches: Wasim Akram and Gideon Haigh
November 29, 2022 by 10 Comments
What a privilege it was to hear one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Wasim Akram, in conversation with Gideon Haigh at the recent Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch. It was a ripper!
Almanac Poetry – Nineteenth Century Street Scene: Evening
November 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley based this poem upon a piece of Geelong motel art he grew to know well – a print on the wall of a room about half way from his home in Gherang and work at Ballarat’s university.
Almanac Theatre: A Night With Richard E Grant
November 26, 2022 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson has been a huge fan of actor Richard E Grant ever since he first saw him perform in the cult classic movie ‘Withnail and I’. Ian was at Hamer Hall to hear Richard E Grant speak about his life and career in theatre and movies.
Almanac Running: Coober Pedy, at Dawn
November 24, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall describes the sights and sounds of Coober Pedy while out for a morning jog around the town.
Almanac Music: Six Songs for St Cecilia’s Day
November 22, 2022 by 18 Comments
In many Christian churches, today, November 22, is celebrated as St Cecilia’s Day. St Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, and her day has traditionally been associated with concerts and festivals, as well as music and literary work dedicated to her. In recognition of this bright, happy day, KD puts forward a set of six uplifting songs of the modern era, from artists diverse as The Beatles, Belinda Carlisle, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Almanac Film: Olympic soccer juniors take on Europe
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews the wonderful film made by Janet Merewether about an overseas trip-of-a-lifetime experience for a group of 11-year-old football (soccer) players from the Sydney Olympic club.
Almanac Books: A Delightful Trilogy
November 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson introduces readers to a delightful trilogy of books by Richard Osman called ‘The Thursday Murder Club series.
Almanac Poetry: Jaded Shakespearian Actor
November 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Todays poem from Kevin Densley is about a Shakespearean actor who has become very bored with his work.
Almanac Music: Peter Hook and The Light at the Forum, Melbourne, Friday 18 November
November 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mick Symons spent a wonderful three hours experiencing the music of Joy Division through founding member Peter Hook, and his band, Peter Hook and The Light at their recent Melbourne concert.
Almanac Music: At Long Last Benatar!
November 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
Earlier this month, Pat Benatar was among the musicians inducted into the USA’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some (including KD) would certainly say that this was long overdue. In this context, KD takes a brief, celebratory look at Benatar’s most important years, through some of her key songs.
Final Year Assembly
November 15, 2022 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone says goodbye to the school year with his poem of a final assembly.
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