Roy Hay contrasts the footy careers of two Indigenous footballers from different eras, and celebrates the career of Joel Selwood who played his 350th match against the Bulldogs.
Round 19 – Haiku Bob: through the ages
July 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob relives Collingwood’s last kick win with his inimitable verse.
Almanac Beer Review: The Rancid, Amoral Horror of Great Northern
July 29, 2022 by 17 Comments
Mickey Randall presents his latest beer review, and he’s not too impressed by the beer as his review indicates.
Almanac Music: ‘Not Quite Bob’ – Alone Together
July 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
In this edition of ‘Not quite Bob’, Trevor Blainey looks at some of the great musical male and female duos that have attracted him in recent years.
Almanac Music: ‘Long, Long, Long’ – George Harrison’s Best Beatles Song
July 29, 2022 by 9 Comments
What was the best song George Harrison wrote that was recorded under The Beatles banner? KD puts forward ‘Long, Long, Long’ from the double White Album as his nomination.
Bathsheba
July 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
With a minimum of words so much can be said as Damian Balassone’s poem ‘Bathsheba’ highlights.
The Great 2022 Free Rail Travel Challenge – Part 3: Mildura Cup
July 26, 2022 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey is back on the trains with Part 3 off ‘The Great 2022 Free Rail Travel Challenge’, and he’s heading to the Murray for the Mildura Cup.
Almanac Life: The Second and Definitely Final Narara Music Festival 1984
July 26, 2022 by 4 Comments
The weekend’s mud at the Splendour in the Grass music festival reminded Ian Wilson of a similar experience almost 40 years ago.
Almanac Poetry: Every Odyssey
July 25, 2022 by 2 Comments
Every odyssey has a beginning and an end…but like the filling of a sandwich, arguably most important is what lies between. Kevin Densley taps into Homeric tales for today’s poem, but of course the experiences of major journeys and the doubts involved do not start and end with Homer; they are universal and timeless.
Almanac Television: ABC TV – ‘Close to the Bone’
July 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Malcolm McKinnon and Jared Thomas have made a program examining atrocities committed on Aboriginal people in the past, and the consequences of those actions for today. The program will first broadcast on ABC TV this Sunday 24 July.
Almanac Travel: Paris, the Windy Hill brawl, and a phone call
July 22, 2022 by 5 Comments
Inspired by Rob Spurr’s account of difficulties he experienced backpacking, Col recalls problems he faced in Paris, 1974.
Almanac Tribute: Vale Larry Storch
July 21, 2022 by 9 Comments
Ian Hauser remembers actor Larry Storch who brought enjoyment to a generation of kids as Corporal Agarn in the 1960s television series ‘F Troop’.
Almanac Family History: Tina Ongarello Reminisces
July 21, 2022 by 21 Comments
The Footy Almanac community passes on its deepest sympathies to Tina Ongarello and the extended Ongarello family on the passing of Tony. Tina wrote about her family and footy some years ago.
Tina Ongarello remembers wonderful days of family and footy. [First published in 2011]
Almanac (Political) Opinion: Reaching freedom in spite of the Australian Government
July 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson puts his first world concerns into perspective by instead focussing on the challenges faced by refugee Behrouz Boochani.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: William Westerman and Jesse Dayton on July 29
July 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is on 29 July. It features two special guests: author, historian and academic William Westerman, and from Texas, musician, author and actor Jesse Dayton. All welcome.
Almanac Travel: Midnight Distress
July 19, 2022 by 3 Comments
Rob Spurr, like many before him, and since, donned his backpack for a rites of passage grand tour of Europe. Along the way he encountered many adventures and escapades as he recounts in his story.
Beauty and the Billionaire
July 19, 2022 by 9 Comments
A poem from Damian Balassone about a billionaire, beauty, and marriage, with all their ups and downs.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Changing Gears’ – Geoff Goodfellow
July 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
Geoff Goodfellow is popularly known as the people’s poet who writes from personal experiences often reflecting his humble upbringing. ‘Changing Gears’ is one of his much loved poems.
Almanac Music: Key Grip at the Murray Delta Juke Joint
July 18, 2022 by 3 Comments
Some magic blues-tinged tunes from Key Grip had Peter Crossing enthralled at the Murray Delta Juke Joint in Goolwa.
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