Sal Ciardulli is now in Italy and takes us for a tour of Rome with all its attractions, food, and wine. Other areas of Italy are visited and reported on. Round 18 tips are presented – in Italian!
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s travel diary 2024 – Greetings from Puglia and Round 18 tips
July 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
Almanac Music: ‘Once I had a love…’ – Songs Referencing Glass
July 12, 2024 by 108 Comments
In the latest installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD looks at songs referencing glass; as usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’ by Michael Sexton
July 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress has reviewed Michael Sexton’s recent release, ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’.
Almanac (Alternative) Entertainment: Mad Piper and Friends
July 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
Fancy something ‘completely different’, crazy, offbeat, possibly even mildly amusing? Proceed at your own risk!
Almanac Footy (Ladder) – The Icarus Effect: Why the recent losses help the 2024 Swans
July 11, 2024 by 4 Comments
MagnifiCATS has an empirically based theory about percentages and premiership contention. It’s hard to argue with the facts. And what about top interstate eateries?
NRL Round 18 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A ‘working class’ performance!
July 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RITV put a date night with his wife ahead of watching his beloved Rabbitohs! Now that’s class!
NRL Round 19 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
July 11, 2024 by 7 Comments
Can Prop get Cronulla right this week? Let’s just say that he’s given Tigers supporters hope. Just what is the Origin state of fluid birthday? And check out the odd field goal facts!
NRL Round 19 – More Origin chaos makes tipping a nightmare
July 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
The absence of State of Origin players makes this week’s NRL tipping a bit of a lottery. But let’s have a go anyway!
‘Cattle, sheep and sport…a veteran’s lifetime obsession…’ by KB Hill
July 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns with a profile of Graeme Ward whose life has been dominated by cattle, sheep and football – but not necessarily in that order!
Round 18 – AFL Footy Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when?
July 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 18 this weekend.
Almanac Travel: Willis Building and the Chicago Institute of Art
July 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson’s 2014 travelogue continues through Chicago
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 12 – Rams and Rovers
July 10, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark continues ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ as Episode 12 takes us along the Cobb Highway to Deniliquin and its two footy teams, the Rams and the Rovers.
Almanac Footy: With an eye to the AFL Draft 2024
July 10, 2024 by 5 Comments
Micky McTigger offers some information on the notable draftees to keep an eye on in the 2024 AFL Draft.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Country Style
July 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
Karl Dubravs is back with his next Dylan instalment – this time Bob covers recorded in Aussie country style.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Following their loss to Essendon, Cam Hooke’s beloved Collingwood now sits just outside the top eight. However, not all hope is lost as Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s showdown with Geelong in Round 18.
Almanac Lunches: ACS Winter Lunch with Gideon Haigh
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Gideon Haigh is the special guest at the next Australian Cricket Society lunch on 19 July at the Royal Melbourne Hotel. [Bookings close Friday 12 July – Ed]
Almanac Poetry: Boot Hill
July 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
In this previously unpublished poem, KD looks with affection at the reading habits of his Densley grandfather. [Nicely putting the meta into metaphor – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (North Melbourne)
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd has collected teams of Shinboners who either came to Arden Street from elsewhere or went on to new locations after a stint at the Roos.
Almanac (Footy) History: Fitzroy’s Last Great Win
July 7, 2024 by 6 Comments
Paul Harman recalls a magnificent win by the mighty Roys on the first weekend in July of 1993. He dedicates the piece to all those wonderful footy commentators who’ve brought us these games. [Great stuff – Ed]
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