In response to William Westerman’s ‘Merger’, Callum Quirk has taken a fine-toothed comb to the events of Fitzroy in 1996 and the environment in which they occurred. First up he sets the scene at a macro level, by looking at the emerging philosophical trends.
Alicia Sometimes and John Harms talk sport at the Willy Lit Fest (CANCELLED)
June 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Alicia Sometimes and John Harms will talk sport at the Willy Lit Fest on Sunday, June 16. And don’t forget the Stereo Stories Concert featuring Smokie Dawson on Friday, June 14.
Almanac Poetry: To Dionysus
June 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
According to Wikipedia, in ancient Greek myth and religion, Dionysus is ‘God of wine, vegetation, fertility, festivity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre’. Quite a collection of responsibilities! KD’s poem deals humorously with this well-known god of excess.
Almanac (Writing) Memoir: My First Cricket Book
June 9, 2024 by 4 Comments
Bernard Whimpress remembers the six wonderful months it took, working with his great mate, the late Nigel Hart, to write his first cricket book.
Almanac Rugby League – Women’s State of Origin, Game 2: Missing the obvious omens
June 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Queensland did what Queensland does best – snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. This tipster, along with many others, missed the two obvious omens.
Almanac Sport: Geelong’s Sports Museum opens in June
June 7, 2024 by 5 Comments
Roy Hay informs readers of the imminent opening of the Geelong Sports Museum in the newly reconstructed Kardinia Park stadium.
Once a Tiger – an interview with Ron Branton
June 6, 2024 by 7 Comments
Vale Ron Branton.
We reprise Matt Zurbo’s interview with him from 2016. It captures the life of a 1950s footballer superbly. Sections of this interview appear in Matt’s book ‘Champions All’.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: You wouldn’t Reid about it!
June 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s happy with progress on the HTM issue. Next, it’s time to reduce the number of call-ups. Then there are the Round 13 matches to cover. It’s all happening!
NRL Round 14 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
June 6, 2024 by 7 Comments
Prop in the Vineyard is looking to redeem himself after a miserable tipping effort in Round 13. The post-Origin malaise doesn’t make it any easier. There’s also his take on Origin Game 1.
Almanac Rugby League – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Origin, Game 1 – The Maroons get it done…again!
June 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard watched State of Origin Game 1 on his lonesome after JTH pulled the plug citing the plague. Here’s the view from Nuriootpa.
NRL Round 14: Origin aftermath makes tipping treacherous – again!
June 6, 2024 by 1 Comment
NRL Round 14 gets underway tomorrow night in the aftermath of State of Origin. Can Ian Hauser do better than last week with his tips? Let’s put it this way, he can’t possibly do worse!
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 1: Hammer blow to NSW’s hopes
June 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
A full team effort by the Maroons has seen them defeat NSW 38-10 in State of Origin, Game 1. But did the scoreboard tell the full story?
Grand Final Weddings
June 5, 2024 by 15 Comments
Damian Balassone is at his cheeky best with this insight into what really matters at the end of September.
Almanac (Footy) History: The Legend of Des Ley -1970s Superboot
June 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Long before it became fashionable, Des Ley tried out as a punter for the New England Patriots. Mike Sexton sat down with him to learn of his American odyssey – and much more besides.
Almanac Rugby League – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love Origin footy!
June 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Both Prop in the Canefield and his correspondent The Analyst have good reasons to believe that the Maroons will take out Game 1 of the 2024 State of Origin series in Sydney tonight.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2024, Game 1: Breaking the mould?
June 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
State of Origin headlines a big week in rugby league. Game 1 of the men’s 2024 series kicks off tonight, to be followed tomorrow night with Game 2 of the women’s series. As always, there’s a lot at stake.
Almanac Obituary – Vale John Todd: The Godfather of WA Football
June 5, 2024 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the life of John Todd – WA football legend; 6x premiership coach at 3 clubs; Sandover Medallist; All Australian player and Australian Football Hall of Fame member. In an era where little travelled east across the Nullarbor other than star footballers and mining royalties, Todd was the Barassi of WA football for 50 years.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Henry Gunstone – A cricket icon passes
June 4, 2024 by 9 Comments
Bob Utber pays tribute to the ‘Bradman of the Bush’ Henry Gunstone who has passed away. According to Bob, Henry Gunstone was one of Australia’s greatest cricketers who dominated cricket in the bush and wherever he played.
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