- Almanac Cricket: Australia’s team for the First Test October 27, 2021 - The First Test of the 2021/22 Ashes series is still 6 weeks away but that hasn't stopped the pundits from selecting their Australia team for the Gabba. Cheyne from Brisbane gets first dibs.
- Almanac Music: Another Serve of Bob Dylan October 27, 2021 - Following the lead of fellow Almanac editor Col Ritchie, Ian Hauser takes another look at the phenomenon that is Bob Dylan.
- Almanac Music: Bob Dylan Top 20 October 27, 2021 - 'Positively 4th Street' heads the list of Col Ritchie's top 20 favourite Bob Dylan songs. Check his list out.
- Almanac Footy: David Palm – Friendship and footy October 26, 2021 - Malcolm Ashwood profiles the extensive footy career of David Palm, former Norwood FC, West Perth FC, and Richmond FC player.
- Almanac Music: Andre Williams – The Dirtiest Old Man in the World October 26, 2021 - Andre Williams was known as the 'Godfather of Soul'. He referred to himself as 'The Dirtiest Old Man in the World' but to Matt Zurbo he was a musical hero as he explains. [Language warning - Ed]
- Almanac Poetry: ‘Friday Bourbon’ – Tommy Mallet October 26, 2021 - A bourbon or two, and a favour from the boss are all part of Friday knock off, as Tommy Mallet's poem, 'Friday Bourbon', tells.
- Almanac Teams: Twenty-three skidoo (1980- ) October 25, 2021 - The Shaw family, some AFL coaches and nomadic footballers feature in Rodney's side this week.
- Almanac Poetry: Death of Presley October 25, 2021 - Is Kevin Densley's poem more than simply toilet humour? Could it be a royal flush?
- Almanac Footy: The Hopkins-Ellen Medal – A Call for Nominations October 24, 2021 - Sam Steele has devised a list of lesser-known players who were in the right place at the right time and performed admirably at Grand Final time.
- Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig October 23, 2021 - David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
- Almanac Olympics: Still a long road to medal justice October 22, 2021 - The fight goes on – with new light at the end of the tunnel – for Olympic doping victims, writes Ron Reed.
- Almanac Racing: Sal’s W.S. Cox Plate Day Preview – Who could give a Zaaki? October 22, 2021 - Sal Ciardulli's selections for Moonee Valley this weekend are made. He likes Zaaki to take out the WS Cox Plate this year.
- Almanac Cricket – The Monster Wore Pads: Boris Karloff, Cricketer October 22, 2021 - In this Friday's column, KD writes about a keen cricketer, Hollywood's all-time King of Horror, Boris Karloff.
- Almanac Horse Racing Reminiscence: The W S Cox Plate October 21, 2021 - With the Cox Plate looming on Saturday, we entered the Almanac vault to revisit a collection of articles which feature this iconic race.
- Almanac Book Review: ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier, reviewed by Ian Hauser October 21, 2021 - Ian Hauser reviews a recent addition to the Gelding Street Press Immortals series, 'The Immortals of English Cricket' by Bill Ricquier.
- ‘The artistic spinner…’ by KB Hill October 21, 2021 - KB Hill recalls the life and times of Jock Thomlinson who mastered both the art of spin bowling and visual art as well as being a significant figure in Technical Education.
- Almanac Footy: Podcast Review – Tumbarumba FNC ’50 Not Out’ October 20, 2021 - Dr Rod Gillett reviews the podcast presented by Robbie Mackinlay celebrating the Tumbarumba Football Netball Club's 50th anniversary.
- Almanac Music: ‘Sonic Boom’ October 19, 2021 - Matt Zurbo continues his regular account of his musical experiences as he relives the pain and the joy it took to eventually see a band much loved by him, The Sonics, when they played the Caravan Club in Oakleigh.
- Almanac Music: ‘Waterloo Sunset’ – The Kinks October 19, 2021 - Col Ritchie is a big fan of the Kinks, and 'Waterloo Sunset' is one of his favourite songs.
- Almanac Poetry: ‘Moths Replace Butterflies’ – Tommy Mallet October 19, 2021 - There is a lot going on in the evening air as the wood is chopped suggests Tommy Mallet's poem 'Moths Replace Butterflies'.
- Voss – Part 2: The pantheon awaits October 18, 2021 - The impression Michael Voss made on Shane Reid in 1997 went a long way toward bridging the old Fitzroy with the new Lions in Shane's heart...he supposes if anyone can become another Matthews or Barassi, why not Voss?
- Almanac Book Review: Ashley Mallett’s ‘The Magic of Spin’ by Dan Hoban October 18, 2021 - Dan Hoban's take on Ashley Mallett's release from a couple of years ago on the great spinners who suited up for the Aussie men's test team (and some who didn't but perhaps should have).
- Almanac Poetry: The Burial of the Sardine October 18, 2021 - In today's poem, Kevin Densley winds back the clock to a poem he wrote in his twenties, based upon a stunning painting by Goya.
- Almanac Teams: Absolutely 23 (1980- ) October 18, 2021 - A mouthwatering prospect comes from this side, which team would have a better day out: Rodney Boyd's Number 18 or Number 23 forward line?
- Almanac Life: Elizabeth South Shops 1966-1976 October 17, 2021 - Swish harks back to a simpler time in his childhood 'hood of Elizabeth South, when there were local shops run by local people. Featuring smokes, double-cut rolls, offal, more smokes, Amscol Footy Colours and the occasional Strepsil. [A must-read for lovers of everyday life anywhere, with many memories of 60s and 70s life - JTH]
- Almanac Boxing: Bigger than big – The Fighting Fury October 15, 2021 - There will never be another Muhammad Ali – but are we seeing the next best thing in Tyson Fury, writes Ron Reed.
- Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Cup Day: A climb to the top October 15, 2021 - It's Caulfield Cup Day tomorrow. Sal Ciardulli has studied the form guide and selected his tips for the meeting.
- Almanac Rugby League: Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan October 15, 2021 - This John Campbell painting celebrates his day at the 1965 NSWRL Grand Final - even though his beloved Bunnies lost. It was also Norm Provan's last game for St George. John also penned a few words.
- Almanac Life: Marbles October 15, 2021 - Col Ritchie reflects back to his primary school days in the late 50s and early 60s and the game of marbles.
- Almanac Photo Essay: The Course of a Day, Gherang, Victoria October 15, 2021 - In this Friday's post, KD presents a photo essay, consisting of a series of skyscapes taken by him from his Gherang verandah.
- Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy October 15, 2021 - Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 - JTH]
- Almanac Rugby League: I wrote the Redcliffe Dolphins club song October 14, 2021 - Jon Williams explains how, as a schoolboy on the Redcliffe Peninsula, he came to write the Dolphins club song.
- Almanac Rugby League: Vale Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan October 14, 2021 - Norm Provan, the 12th Immortal of rugby league, has passed away aged 88. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an icon whose image is preserved in the NRL's premiership trophy.
- Almanac Book Review: ‘Chance’ by Andrew Rule October 14, 2021 - Roger Lowrey has loved The Punt since he was a youngster so it's no surprise he was drawn to Andrew Rule's latest book, 'Chance'. Roger, a seasoned Almanacker,offers his review of this book about the shenanigans of some colourful Australian racing identities. And about what people are willing to do to engineer a sting. [Fine review of a great book - JTH]
- Almanac Rugby League: Redcliffe-based Dolphins to join the NRL (and the QCup Grand Final) October 14, 2021 - The Redcliffe-based Dolphins consortium has won the licence to become the NRL's 17th team in 2023. Ian Hauser suggests that 'now the fun begins'! He also comments on last weekend's exciting QCup Grand Final between the Norths Devils and the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls.
- Almanac Cricket: Fixture schedule for the Australian 2021/22 summer October 14, 2021 - With the cricket season upon us and the First Test less than 60 days away (Covid permitting), The Footy Almanac provides the current schedule for the 2021/22 Australian summer.
- The Tsundoku Files: Brave? October 13, 2021 - Who would open a book shop in this climate? Well, John Butler has; he explains the what/why/hows of the process.
- Almanac Cricket: Ashes Already Alight October 13, 2021 - Once, and even still, in jeopardy, the Ashes now look inevitable, with England this week announcing their squad to contest Australia in November. Citrus Bob previews what Australia and England's outfits may look like in Brisbane - or wherever the First Test is played.
- Almanac Life: Mystery Pub – The Beer Smells Like a Microphone in John Doe’s Local Bar October 13, 2021 - It's Mystery Pub weekend for Mickey Randall, who pays John Doe's Local Bar a visit.
- Almanac Music: Sunnyboys October 12, 2021 - Matt Zurbo shares more music experiences from his younger days; this time, a performance by the Sunnyboys, and a girlfriend named Sonja. [Warning: Adult themes mentioned. -Ed]
- Almanac Music: ‘Nina Simone Sings the Blues’ October 12, 2021 - Nina Simone had a stellar but at times controversial career over her fifty years in the music business. 'Nina Simone Sings the Blues', recorded in 1967, is fine example of this great artist in one of the many musical phases she passed through.
- Almanac Poetry: ‘Wiregrass Cuts’ – Tommy Mallet October 12, 2021 - A wiregrass cut is one of the hazards working in the bush Tommy Mallet's poem suggests.
- FEARLESS 2021 – Grand Final: The Big Dance goes national for the second year running October 11, 2021 - A final Fearless wrap up of the AFL Grand Final for 2021 between the two best sides of the season.
- Almanac Teams: Catch 22 (1980- ) October 11, 2021 - Rodney Boyd's obscure Number 22s include names from the Netherlands, USA, PNG and one figure so imposing he might as well have had his own country!
- Almanac Poetry: Vienna Dream October 11, 2021 - Although they lived in the same city - Vienna - in the same era, there is a school of thought that Schubert and Beethoven never actually met. Along these lines, this week’s poem from Kevin Densley speculates upon what a near-miss would have looked like.
- Almanac Life Lessons: I must not argue with the umpire October 11, 2021 - E.regnans recalls being unfairly dismissed from a game of primary school "Cutter's Out". Oh, the injustice!
- Almanac Poetry: No Straight Lines – Robyn Black October 10, 2021 - Robyn Black is a well known Goulburn Valley poet and her latest release is 'No Straight Lines' published by Ginninderra Press.
- Almanac Poetry: ‘Bunyip’ – Robyn Black. October 9, 2021 - 'Bunyip' by Robyn Black is from her latest book of poetry, 'No Straight Lines'.
- Almanac Book Review: ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’ – Roland Perry October 8, 2021 - Joe Root will be a welcome arrival for the Ashes while a ruthless predecessor is again under scrutiny nearly 100 years after his successful but ill-starred campaign, writes Ron Reed in his review of Roland Perry's new book, 'Bradman vs Bodyline'.
- Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview: Guineas Day Preview – A Hit for Six October 8, 2021 - Sal Ciardulli checks out the form for the Caulfield Carnival and Royal Randwick this weekend and selects his tips for a winner or two.
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