Rod Gillett will never forget Bill Serong, who died in Melbourne on May 20. Here he recalls having a drink with him (as a nine year old!) in 1964. Vale Bill Serong.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 8)
June 14, 2024 by 4 Comments
This week, private sleuth Swifty Taylor comes face to face with his nemisis, big Jack
Almanac Books: Review – ‘The Conquerors’ by John Craven
June 14, 2024 by 7 Comments
Roger Lowrey reviews John Craven’s epic work ‘The Conquerors’ a tour de force tracing the careers of 100 local Geelong and district sports stars who competed in a total of 33 different sports over the past 150 years.
Almanac Reviews: ‘This is Going to be Big’ – documentary review/personal story
June 14, 2024 by 3 Comments
Callum Quirk identifies with the actors in ‘This is Going to be Big’ who overcome their fears and develop confidence through the challenge of participating in drama as he explains.
NRL Round 14 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Souths climb off the bottom of the ladder
June 13, 2024 by 1 Comment
RITV is buoyant after Latrell got interested and turned it on in the Rabbitohs eight-try demolition of the Titans. [Contains traces of red wine – Ed]
NRL Round 15: Up over the halfway mark
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
As the 2024 NRL season reaches the halfway mark, what do we know or, probably more realistically, what do we think we know?
Almanac Rugby League Meets Bob Dylan: Juxtaposition or Oxymoron?
June 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
Can there possibly be a link between rugby league and Bob Dylan cover songs? Moondance has unearthed this unlikely scenario.
NRL Round 15 – Prop in the Canefield: You Gotta Love Footy!
June 13, 2024 by 5 Comments
The Big Fella has made the trip Out West to the Injune Cup where he, Tommy and Tiny have eaten half a beast, lost a whole beast, failed to back a winner and engaged in some of the most brilliant mathematics of backlines since Pythagoras played five-eighth for Samos. [Outstanding – Ed]
Almanac Sport: Geelong Sports Museum – Media Release: Opening Day
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Media release from Jessica Reid at Kardinia Park informing readers the Geelong Sports Museum opens today.
Round 13 – Haiku Bob: No Demons
June 12, 2024 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob is off to Japan for a haiku conference this week but leaves readers with a haiku from Saturday’s Collingwood v Melbourne clash.
Round 14 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 14 of AFL season 2024.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review / Round 14 Preview
June 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke reviews the Pies’ defeat of Melbourne, and previews the upcoming clash against the Roos.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 8 – Bowsers, Wowsers, and Peppercorn Trees
June 12, 2024 by 7 Comments
In this week’s episode of his trek through the Riverina, Peter Clark steers us eastward from Barellan to Ariah Park.
Round 13 – Essendon v Carlton: Snowy’s day out
June 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
For Andrew ‘Dougie’ Fraser and his mates, it was worth every ounce of energy getting Snowy to the MCG to take his place in the Guard of Honour as the Bombers ran out for their match against the Blues.
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Floreat Pica Society match report
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Paul McKay, the Bangkok correspondent for the Floreat Pica Society presents their match report of Collingwood’s King’s Birthday Round 13 win against Melbourne.
Almanac Cricket: Pomborneit CC Second Oval Project
June 11, 2024 by 3 Comments
The Pomborneit Cricket Club has purchased 9 acres of land adjoining the Pomborneit Recreation Reserve and is looking to raise funds for a much needed second oval in an exciting development for the club.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – The Top 10: Aussie Style
June 11, 2024 by 12 Comments
Karl Dubravs continues his series examining cover versions of Bob Dylan songs. This time Karl devises a top ten list of Bob’s more popular songs covered by Aussie artists.
Almanac Music: The Beatles in Adelaide – From Me To You
June 11, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Crossing’s formative years in Adelaide were coloured by The Beatles and the mania that surrounded their visit.
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