KB Hill catches up with Will Nolan who recently joined the 100-game club for the Wangaratta Rovers.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: The karma of gathering
April 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
We introduce Simon de Frankston, who had to be coaxed into publishing – and then he asked if we paid a fee. The exchange is recounted in the introduction to this, the only footy poem he’s ever written, which enters haiku territory in its final lines. (There will be more poetry from him, no doubt.) Worth a read for the observations of coaches alone. [Welcome SdeR – we’ve been waiting a long time.]
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 5 of the AFL footy season.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Belated birthday, pastitsio for dinner and game Hawks
April 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
The last few minutes of the Pies v Hawks game had everyone on tenterhooks at the Kane household as family and friends celebrated a belated birthday, ate pastitio, and watched the match on TV.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Nine of the first twelve (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Last week Andrew Fithall drove from Melbourne to Adelaide to see Collingwood’s home game against Hawthorn. He attended four games in Adelaide and makes some interesting observations.
Almanac Music: Dylan Covers – Kiwi Style: 1965-75
April 9, 2024 by 7 Comments
Karl Dubravs continues his regular music series about cover versions of Bob Dylan songs. This week he looks at cover versions by performers from New Zealand.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 4 Review
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Two wins in a row eases the pressure on the Pies as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the win against Hawthorn in the Gather Round.
Almanac Poetry: Muscular Christianity
April 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
In this Monday’s poem, KD looks at religion, physicality and art.
AFL Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: The Parish
April 7, 2024 by 18 Comments
Gather Round has been a triumph for South Australia and Adelaide, again. Here’s a celebration of the Adelaide Oval, written by John Harms after Round 2 in 2014, the first AFL game for points at the new Adelaide Oval. {Or was there a game the season before?]
John Harms could not keep himself away from one of his favourite places on the planet. He travels to Adelaide for a significant moment in the life of the South Australian nation.
Almanac Music (Lyrics): Oils Are Definitely Not Oils
April 5, 2024 by 2 Comments
This Friday it’s a music parody from KD – Midnight Oil get the treatment.
Almanac Festivals: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2024 – Podcasts now available
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Podcasts of sessions recorded at Adelaide Writers’ Week are now released and available listening from your favourite streaming platform. Col Ritchie lists the podcasts of the sessions he attended that most interested him.
Round 3 – Hawthorn v Geelong: From the Shane Warne Stand
April 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
It was a cultured day and evening out for Marcus Holt as he took in the Hawks v Cats game at the ‘G’ before a dash to the theatre to see ’37’. A good day out indeed!
Sal’s Preview – Round 4: Bound for South Australia
April 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s thoughts go to South Australia and Gather Round but he hasn’t forgotten the nags at Caulfield and Randwick. Follow his tips here.
NRL Round 4 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A Winning Report!
April 4, 2024 by 4 Comments
‘A win is a win is a win’, and RITV will take it after the Rabbitohs finally broke through last weekend. The game wasn’t pretty but at least the Alkina GSM was a tasty drop!
NRL Round 5 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 4, 2024 by 5 Comments
Prop in the Canefield returns in spades with a belated report from Las Vegas, his thoughts on the past few rounds, his tips for Round 5 and a few thoughts from someone calling himself The Analyst. (Matt, sincere condolences to you and your family from the whole Almanac community on the passing of your beloved Donna.)
NRL Round 5 – The NRL ladder is the biggest surprise of all!
April 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The surprises kept coming in Round 4 but who nominated the Dolphins and Wests Tigers to be equal top of the ladder at this stage?!?! Looks can be deceiving.
Almanac (Interstate) Footy: The return of The Big V versus The Croweaters
April 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson thinks back to the days of interstate clashes between the Big V and the Croweaters ahead of this Saturday’s traditional interstate match at Glenelg.
Round 3 – Haiku Bob: Jamie and the moon
April 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After the obscurity of three successive defeats, Haiku Bob finally saw a glimpse of the mountaintop after Collingwood downed the Lions.
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