Stone Cold Steve Baker casts his very experienced eye over the latest episode of ‘The Test’. Worth a read, worth a look by the sound of it, if for no other reason than to see how Cricket Australia is directing the narrative.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review / Round 12 Preview
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has a fair-handed look at the umpiring in the Pies-Dockers clash in Perth as he reviews the draw, then previews the Round 12 clash with the Doggies.
Almanac Soccer: FA Cup Final 2024 – Man City v Man United
May 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ollie Wade recaps an all Manchester FA Cup Final in which the City behemoth faced a United side with plenty of questions around their performance this season.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Gold Coast)
May 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
The glitter strip is widely known for having a fairly transient population, and in Rodney Boyd’s sides this week he looks at that factor as it applies to the local AFL club.
Almanac Poetry: Shapeshifter
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley concerns shapeshifting – an ability, often represented in the arts, to transform oneself into something else.
Round 11 – Fremantle v Collingwood (Floreat Pica): Crumble
May 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
Not even his daughter’s homemade apple crumble could soften the disappointment Mark O’Connell felt on Friday night as his Pies fell away to draw with the Dockers.
Almanac Travel: 20 Photos From Two Days in Minneapolis
May 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson takes readers on another trip through the USA, this time it’s Minneapolis via twenty photos from a two day visit there.
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): Wobbly Carlton to sneak home?
May 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Reading between the lines, it looks like Sal thinks the Blues have a Danger Game against the Suns. Here’s his preview of the rest of the Indigenous Round along with a look at a few of Saturday’s races.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 6)
May 24, 2024 by 4 Comments
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.
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