This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley concerns a situation so many of us have been in – feeling very uncomfortable at a party because a particular person is present.
Almanac Life: My Football Team
March 25, 2024 by 14 Comments
Glenn Butcher makes his Almanac debut with a confession and, in doing so, captures the hope and fear of total love for his footy team.
Almanac Life: Being 60. And loving it. (Especially when you’re in a pub and the Cats are firing)
March 24, 2024 by 11 Comments
Dips knows what he likes, and he likes pubs in Melbourne, old mates and Geelong winning away from home.
Round 2 – St Kilda v Collingwood: Oh no Jimmy (Floreat Pica Society)
March 24, 2024 by 2 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt writes in typically quirky, creative and entertaining style for the Floreat Pica Society – as Collingwood drops three straight games to begin 2024. [It’s a rare match report that includes both Superintendent Latrobe and Otis Spann’s “Crying Time” – Ed].
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 2 Review / Round 3 Preview – ‘Back to work?’
March 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Zip three not the start Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 and his supporters were expecting at this time of the season but they remain positive and focus on this week’s game against Brisbane.
Stawell Gift: W.K. Trewick (Brisbane)
March 23, 2024 by 24 Comments
How Ken Trewick won the 1950 Stawell Gift.
Almanac Music: ‘Eat the Music’ – Songs Involving Food
March 22, 2024 by 196 Comments
This week, in his ongoing series on popular music themes, KD focuses upon songs involving food. As usual, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Please Feed the Macaws … I’m Feeling Too Indolent’ – Book Review
March 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
Well known and respected poet Kevin Densley recently released his latest collection of poetry, ‘Please Feed the Macaws … I’m Feeling Too Indolent’. Col Ritchie presents his review of this wonderful collection of verse.
Sal’s Preview – Round 2: Love is in The Heir, plus Rosehill and Moonee Valley tips
March 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal has his mind on The Heir’s nuptials this weekend but took time out to favour us with his Round 2 tips as well his read of the form guide at Rosehill and Moonee Valley.
NRL Round 2: ‘Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.’
March 21, 2024 by 3 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard is stressing about South Sydney’s poor start to the 2024 NRL season. Will Coach Demetriou be the unexpected first coaching casualty of the year?
Almanac Review: D’Laide and her Festivals
March 21, 2024 by 5 Comments
Liz Tregenza totally nails the vibe in little old Adelaide during the Festivals, and the Adelaide Cup meeting.
Almanac Running – Torrens Parkrun: Midnight Oil, African wild dogs and Skyshow
March 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Mickey is back on the park run track, this time along the banks of the Torrens, that river/lake/dam/puddle found adjacent to the Adelaide CBD.
NRL Round 3 – Coates floats!
March 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
The high quality start to the 2024 NRL season continued in Round 2 with Xavier Coates setting the bar at new heights. Round 3 promises plenty more.
Almanac Poetry: Golf – 3
March 20, 2024 by 5 Comments
After almost getting a birdie, Pards ponders the difficulties of becoming Tiger Woods as expressed in his latest golfing poem.
Almanac Footy: The 20th Team
March 20, 2024 by 11 Comments
Now that the Tasmania Devils has been announced as the 19th team, Dan Hansen considers the prospects of a 20th team entering the AFL
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: sliver of light
March 19, 2024 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob is back for the footy season! His first offering reflects upon that sliver of light of hope as defeat bears down on his team.
Round 2 – AFL 2024 Footy Fixture: Who, Where, and When?
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Some interesting results in the opening rounds of AFL season 2024. Check out who, where and when your team is playing in Round 2.
Almanac Footy: The Federation Cup: Collingwood v Carlton.
March 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
Callum Quirk recalls the time in 2001 when he was a poster boy for a TAC campaign, their sponsorship of the Collingwood FC, and tossing the coin before the bounce of the ball at the Federation Cup game between Collingwood and Carlton.
Almanac Cricket: West Warrion v Deans Marsh Division Two Match Review
March 19, 2024 by 3 Comments
Liam McCullagh, the incoming Australian Cricket Society Scholar, reviews the West Warrion v Deans Marsh Division Two cricket match including the Friday night pre-match darts night activity and consequences.
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