KB Hill brings us a team-mate’s appreciation of the caring qualities of recently inducted OMFNL Hall of Famer, Mick Wilson.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 15 – A Better Place
July 31, 2024 by 4 Comments
In this week’s instalment of his trip through the Riverina, Peter Clark travels east, from Finley to Berrigan
Almanac Poetry: Golf – 6
July 31, 2024 by 2 Comments
In this sixth of his poems about golf, Pards questions a friend’s priorities in life. Just where does golf fit into a new reality?
Almanac Music: Aussie Album Review – Men At Work ‘Business as Usual’
July 31, 2024 by 4 Comments
The 18th in his series of reviews of classic Australian albums finds Smokie revisiting Men At Work’s debut prior to attending a Colin Hay show.
Almanac Cricket: Can Test Cricket and T20s Co-exist?
July 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
One month on from the T20 World Cup, Liam McCullagh wonders whether Test cricket and T20 cricket can co-exist
Round 21 – AFL Season 2024 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when
July 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Round 21 is a critical round for many teams as they endeavour to cement a place in the Final 8.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 20 Review / Round 21 Preview
July 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke analyzes a pleasing win over the Tigers, and looks ahead to the blockbuster game against the Blues
Almanac Footy: ‘Who am I?’
July 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is trying to track down the lady who sat next to him at a recent Footy Almanac function to follow up the information she gave Bob about her dad and the Fitzroy Football Club. [If you can assist Bob please respond in the comments section. – Ed]
Almanac Travel: R and R in Byron Bay
July 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
It is a peaceful and relaxing time in Byron Bay for Col and Meryl enjoying the wonderful weather there.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Richmond)
July 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Two teams of the Strong and the Bold from Rodney Boyd, the first with Punt Road converts and the second with Tigerish turncoats (tongue-in-cheek!)
Almanac Poetry: On Kandinsky’s Dreamy Improvisation (1913)
July 29, 2024 by 10 Comments
This week’s poem by KD is a previously unpublished one responding to a painting by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. [A lovely simple yet arresting probe – Ed.]
Almanac Travel: The Grand Architecture of Chicago and The House of Blues
July 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda continue their travels in Chicago including visits to the grand architecture of the city, and of course The House of Blues.
Almanac Travel (and Footy Tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Pompeii to the Dalmatian Coast and Round 20 Tips
July 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli continues his travel diary including reports from the Amalfi coast, Pompeii in Italy and the Dalmatian Coast.
Almanac Music: ‘Everybody’s building ships and boats’ – Songs Involving Watercraft
July 26, 2024 by 217 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series on popular song, KD looks at songs involving watercraft – ships, boats, yachts and the like. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Lunch: All Nations Hotel on July 26
July 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Join the crew for lunch at the All Nations in Richmond on Friday, July 26. Bookings are essential.
State of Origin Post Mortem and NRL Round 21 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
July 25, 2024 by 8 Comments
The Blues spoiled Prop’s birthday bash but the food and the footy were good nevertheless. Now he’s looking forward to the run in to the finals with this week’s tips for Round 21.
NRL Round 20 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Saturday afternoon football – just like the old days!
July 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
RITV enjoyed a trip back to the old days watching South Sydney play Saturday afternoon footy, not that it was much of a game. But a win is a win is a win.
NRL Round 21 and NRLW Round 1 – Double the action!
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
NRLW Round 1 opens this weekend’s rugby league feast tonight with a stand alone fixture featuring a grand final rematch between reigning premiers Newcastle and 2023 runners-up the Roosters. Read on to see how the other 12 games unfold in the coming days.
‘Greta dairy cockie retains his fascination for footy…’ by KB Hill
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill caught up with nonagenarian John Tanner whose links with the Greta footy team goes back a long, long way.
Almanac Travel: Three Balinese Beers
July 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall set himself the task of evaluating a variety of beers available in Bali. It turned out to be a mixed bag.
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