In this week’s episode, Swifty meets Laura for dinner, and reflects on their former relationship
Almanac Music: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @JazzFest 2024
May 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are retiring after sixty years of recording and being on the road. Col was there to see one of their final performances at JazzFest 2024.
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview (Part 1): Injured and out?
May 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sal questions the notion of shortening the game – what’s the link to the spate of injuries in 2024? He also offers his thoughts on the first two matches in Round 11.
NRL Round 11 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Hopeful signs
May 23, 2024 by 3 Comments
Although Souths lost yet again, Rabbit in the Vineyard saw some hopeful signs in their Magic Round performance. Could this be the week they finally crack a win?
NRL Round 12 – Indigenous Round: Tipping against the odds
May 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
After enjoying the entertainment of Magic Round, Ian Hauser thinks we’ll learn a lot about several teams in this weekend’s Indigenous Round. He’s gone against the odds with a couple of his tips.
NRL Round 11 – Prop in the Canefield: You Gotta Love Footy!
May 23, 2024 by 4 Comments
The Prospector offered our regular columnist Prop a gem of an idea if the NRL expands into PNG – right out of left field! That, plus the odd Guinness, made it a weekend to (partially) remember in the traditional stronghold of Toowoomba.
“Despite those wonky knees, ‘Boofa’ soldiered on…” by KB Hill
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Every club needs people like Brendan ‘Boofa’ Allan – totally committed, totally involved and totally determined to give their all for the club. KB Hill tells the tale of the Milawa legend.
Almanac Grand Final – Collingwood v Brisbane: Smashed Guitars, Old Legs and Newborns
May 22, 2024 by 3 Comments
A.L. Illowa makes his Almanac debut with an account of the 2023 Grand Final between his Pies and the Lions. It was a big day.
Almanac Music: Neil Murray at the Trinity Sessions
May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Peter Crossing spent a great afternoon at the Trinity Sessions in Adelaide with talented musician Neil Murray, an important contributor to Australian music and culture.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 5 – On the banks of the Lachlan
May 22, 2024 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his journey through the Riverina travelling to the banks of the Lachlan and Hillston via a visit to Four Corners.
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on the AFL
May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
The Muse has some thoughts on recent happenings in AFL footy.
Almanac Cricket: Ashley Woodcock
May 22, 2024 by 10 Comments
Barry Nicholls details the extraordinary life of former Test cricketer Ashley Woodcock, both on and off-field.
Almanac Books: ‘1989 – The Great Grand Final’
May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
The 1989 Grand Final between Hawthorn and Geelong was one the great Grand Finals of all time. Raging Bull adds his thoughts about the game.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Michael Waters presents this week’s Floreat Pica Society report for the Collingwood v Adelaide Round 10 match.
Almanac EPL: The Title Run In – Match Week 38
May 21, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ollie Wade presents his report of the final week of the English Premier League Season 2023/24.
Round 11 – Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round: AFL 2024 Footy Fixture
May 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 11 – The Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round.
Almanac Music: Neil Young and Crazy Horse @ JazzFest 2024.
May 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Neil Young is one of Col’s all time favourites and to see him perform with Crazy Horse at JazzFest 2024 in New Orleans was a real treat and one of the highlights of the festival.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 10 Review / Round 11 Preview
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the Pies’ Round 10 match against Adelaide, and Previews their Round 11 match against Fremantle.
Almanac Books (and Lunch): The City of Geelong’s finest
May 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
in his book ‘The Conquerors’ John Craven identifies the top 100 sports people to come out of Geelong. He’ll be talking about his book, the superstars and the selection process at an Almanac Lunch on June 28. This post reveals Numbers 5 and 17.
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