You might find these players at the dawn of their careers or the twilight just before dark at Kardinia Park; it’s Rodney Boyd’s Geelong Arrivals and Departures side.
Almanac Poetry: Freud’s Famous Case Histories
May 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week, it’s an unpublished poem from KD’s archives, written long ago, based upon his university study of Sigmund (not James!) Freud.
Round 10 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): In Danger!
May 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his preview of Round 10 matches, and offers his thoughts on the races in Brisbane.
Brighton Jetty Bakery: a Eurovision black site
May 17, 2024 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall is back with a sausage roll review, while also reflecting on Eurovision and the greatly missed Terry Wogan
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 5)
May 17, 2024 by 5 Comments
In this week’s episode, private eye Swifty Taylor finds himself at a poker game
Almanac Music: ‘Here Comes the…’ – Songs Involving the Sun
May 17, 2024 by 145 Comments
In this instalment of his long-running series about popular music themes, KD deals with songs involving the sun. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.
Round 10 (Part 1 and 2) – Sal’s Preview: Thursday Night Fever
May 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Along with his Round 10 tips, Sal offers some observations on Thursday night footy and the concussion issue. Now includes the final three games and some tips for Saturday’s nags.
Almanac Rugby League – You’ve just got to love footy
May 16, 2024 by 2 Comments
After tantalising us with tales of food, footy and travel earlier today, we reprise Matt O’Hanlon’s essay on the virtues of a balanced life.
We originally introduced his piece this way: Matt O’Hanlon takes us on a rollicking ride through his family’s love affair with rugby league. Put on your seatbelt!
(A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since that original offering. Here’s to many wonderful memories! – Ed.)
NRL Round 10 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Same old, same old
May 16, 2024 by 4 Comments
Round 10 St George Illawarra v South Sydney Kogarah, Saturday 11th May Two games into the post-Jason Demetriou era at Maroubra and nothing significant has changed. Am I surprised? Absolutely not. Souths are still propping up the foot of the ladder, with a for and against of minus 180. The gulf, indeed the [Read more]
NRL Magic Round 2024 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
May 16, 2024 by 6 Comments
Back in Central Queensland for his brother’s birthday celebrations, Prop in the Canefield rediscovers the supreme cuisine opportunities offered by fresh, locally caught Central Queensland mud crab -, so much so that he forgot to get his tips in! Perhaps it was all the fault of his latest contact, ‘The Crabman’. Thankfully, he got back to the footy sufficiently to have a look at this weekend’s Magic Round.
NRL Round 10: Four-day footy fest in Brisvegas!
May 16, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Hauser anticipates the biggest weekend in the NRL season 2024 for Brisvegas, featuring Women’s State of Origin and the NRL’s Magic Round.
Almanac Poetry: Footfall
May 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The changing face of footy is the focal point of Tony’s take on the game over the decades. There seem to be more questions than answers these days.
Almanac (Local) Footy: The One Percenters
May 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Old Dog gives thanks to volunteer Jacquie Langley – and to all the behind-the-scenes workers at local footy clubs
Almanac EPL – Aston Villa v Liverpool: End-to-end entertainment.
May 15, 2024 by 4 Comments
Emerging young writer Ollie Wade reports on the very entertaining game between Villa and Liverpool last weekend. [Welcome Ollie – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: Golf – 5
May 15, 2024 by 4 Comments
With our attention drawn to the Aurora in the sky, this new poem from Pards references the time when golf was first played on the moon
Almanac Cricket: Aravinda de Silva
May 15, 2024 by 5 Comments
Sri Lankan cricket great Aravinda de Silva was the guest at the Australian Cricket Society’s recent dinner. ACS journalism scholar Liam McCullagh was in attendance, and reflects here on de Silva’s stellar international career.
Round 9 – Collingwood v West Coast: Mothers’ Day Mission Accomplished (Floreat Pica Society)
May 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
With a decimated forward line, Michael Waters was concerned that the Pies might be vulnerable against West Coast. He need not have worried, as he reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review, Round 10 Preview
May 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is feeling a lot better about the 2024 AFL Season now that his charges have steadied. Here’s his thoughts on the West Coast win, and he also looks forward to the Pies Round 10 clash with Collingwood.
Almanac Music: The Rolling Stones @ JazzFest 2024
May 14, 2024 by 9 Comments
The Rolling Stones left everyone at JazzFest 2024 in no doubt why they are the greatest rock and roll band in the world. Col was in New Orleans to see the show.
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