Prop in the Canefield went to Melbourne for Game 2 of State of Origin. As usual, his trip was crammed with frustrations and highlights. As for his NRL tips, he just cannot figure out the Sharks!
NRL Round 18 – How far back is too far back?
July 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
His tipping record is modest, to say the least, but rugby league editor Ian Hauser’s reckons that we’re about to see a great divide open up in the next few weeks between the finalists and the rest.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Life took a bit of a smack when the Suns showed what a good side they are at home. Can the Pies consolidate against the Bombers on Friday night and have the Collingwood faithful become addicted to close finishes?
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – Shades of Sunlight
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob is back from Japan only to confront a Collingwood loss that he reflects upon in his haiku about the game.
Round 17 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2024: Who, where, and when
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Some big clashes again this week in Round 17 of the AFL Season 2024. Find out who, where, and when your is playing this weekend.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 11 – The Saltbush Plains
July 3, 2024 by 10 Comments
Episode 11 of ‘Revelling through the Riverina’ has Peter Clark on the Saltbush Plains making his way to Hay.
Almanac Music and Travel: Chicago Hosts the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary
July 2, 2024 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson was in Chicago in 2014 when the city hosted an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones.
Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1971 – Run Of The Mill
July 2, 2024 by 13 Comments
This between-Carnivals state game between SA and WA in 1971 was full of household names, but is largely forgotten. Swish take us back to the days of Ansett, Golden Fleece, AMSCOL and players with names such as Bob, Graham, George, Len, Terry and Ian.
Almanac Lunches: John Craven at The Petrel in Geelong
July 2, 2024 by 7 Comments
A cracking Footy Almanac lunch was held with John Craven as the special guest speaker in Geelong last Friday. Col was there and thoroughly enjoyed his day.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Melbourne)
July 1, 2024 by 3 Comments
As their song says ‘every heart beats true for the red and the blue’, but some players’ hearts skip a beat or even elect for a bypass…Melbourne has gained and lost plenty of players over the years and Rodney Boyd has selected his best sides in the last 40ish years based on those men.
Almanac Poetry: Oedipus and the Theban Sphinx
July 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley offers his perspective on the ancient Greek story of Oedipus’s encounter with the Sphinx who blocked the entrance to the city of Thebes.
Almanac Chaos: (Football) Thought for the Day
July 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
This is prompted by Dips O’Donnell’s piece on chaos and umpiring. Something to think about – from BBC Sounds. [Recommended by Graeme Orr. Thanks. – Ed]
Almanac Footy: Is This A Dagger I See Before Me?
June 30, 2024 by 21 Comments
Like many of us, Dips O’Donnell is frustrated by umpiring decisions made during matches. As he says, ‘four umpires adjudicate the game and yet chaos persists because chaos will have its way where humans make decisions. Chaos is like malaria; virtually indestructible’. Dips examines the issue in his usual thoughtful and erudite manner, and detail. [Cracking read Dips! – Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bennetts from Cora Lynn
June 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber and a few mates remember Ken Bennett, premiership player in Collingwood’s 1958 flag side, who passed away last year. They also recall the Bennett family and the Cora Lynn Football Club.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: No, it’s not Fine!
June 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli helps tipsters out with his thoughts and selections for Round 16 AFL season 2024.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 10)
June 28, 2024 by 3 Comments
In this episode, Swifty Taylor searches for big Jack and his old flame Laura
Almanac Travel: Dodgy haircuts and arrival in Chicago
June 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
As he travels by train to Chicago, Ian Wilson has reason to muse on childhood haircuts.
Almanac Music: ‘My Baby’s Got Me Locked Up in Chains’ – Songs Containing Prison References
June 28, 2024 by 152 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series concerning popular song themes, KD looks at songs that contain prison references.
Almanac Cricket: ‘Soda’
“He has dropped a soda!” Just what is the meaning of the word ‘soda’? Peter Crossing investigates.