Peter Clark continues his journey Revelling through the Riverina on his way to Rand via a wander through Coreen and Daysdale presenting in-depth histories of the area and the local football clubs.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘On Sport: Reviews 1995-2023’ by Bernard Whimpress – Reviewed by Barry Nicholls
August 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has written on sports for over fifty years. Barry Nicholls reviews one of Bernard’s many books, ‘On Sport: Reviews 1995-2023’ – a collection of sporting books reviewed by Bernard over many years.
Round 23 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
August 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Penultimate round of footy for AFL season 2024 with the fight for the final 8 still wide open.
Almanac Olympics: Raygun
August 13, 2024 by 9 Comments
No matter what others thought, Matt Zurbo thoroughly enjoyed the breakdancing performance by Raygun at the Olympics because of the humour, irreverence, ‘and a laconic disregard for norms’ that were displayed, but mostly because it was so bad!!.
Sexual Calisthenics
August 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
A brief poem from Damian Balassone about coming off second best.
Round 22 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: A Big Mac upsets the Bombers!
August 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
It took a Big Mac to ground the Bombers eating up their chances of playing in the finals in 2024.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 22 Review / Round 23 Preview
August 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews Round 22 match against Sydney, and Previews upcoming match against Brisbane.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Sydney)
August 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
You may have cheer, cheered these players in red and white or other colours over their footy careers – it’s Rodney Boyd’s Sydney Arrivals and Departures
Almanac Poetry: I warn you
August 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from KD is a warning to all of its readers. [And editors – Ed.]
Twelve Recommendations from Twelve Months in Ballarat
August 12, 2024 by 9 Comments
A year on from moving to Ballarat with his partner, Ian Wilson provides us with a rundown on his favourite local spots
Almanac Footy History: ‘Kicking Against the Wind’
August 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay tells us about a new book, a history of the Portarlington Football Netball Club. Copies are available now.
Almanac Podcasts: Matt Zurbo interview on CDFNL Insiders Podcast
August 10, 2024 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo was recently interviewed on the ‘CDFNL Insiders’ podcast reflecting on his life in country footy.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Greetings from France
August 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 continues with the joys and delights of Paris, the Olympics, and Lyon, and footy tips for Round 22.
Almanac Travel: New Orleans, 1990
August 9, 2024 by 7 Comments
Smokie tells the story of his visit to New Orleans in 1990
Almanac Music: Some oldies but goldies!
August 9, 2024 by 3 Comments
Here are a few ‘golden oldies’ that popped up on Col’s internet feeds for your enjoyment.
NRL Round 22 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: I did not switch over from the Olympics for much of this…
August 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard found the Olympic Games a more inviting spectacle than South Sydney’s ongoing poor form.
Almanac Footy (Observation): Footy imitates art
August 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Does art imitate footy, or is it the other way around? Ged McMahon contemplated this dilemma with respect to the Bombers v Dockers clash last weekend.
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