It’s just over a month into the NFL season. Earl thinks he’s got his finger on the pulse as he surveys the prospects of various teams.
Almanac Literary: A letter to my agent
October 10, 2023 by 7 Comments
Tommy Mallet is an author who ‘headed east to go north, just for now, and never righted’ as he mulls on the plight of the writer in a letter to his agent.
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: Pool Stage Wrap and Finals Preview
October 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
‘If you truly love the game played in heaven you have to revel in the spirit of the game, where the game comes first and the travails of your team a distant second.’ So says Brian the Ruminator as he reviews the 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stage before offering his thoughts on the upcoming finals.
Almanac Soccer: Visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
October 9, 2023 by 6 Comments
Allan Barden got a peek into the current workplace of ‘Big Ange’ Postecoglou and EPL pace-setters Tottenham on a recent trip to the UK.
Almanac Footy – Ascension of the Sharks: WAFL season in review
October 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Another season of footy in the west is run and done. Les Everett gives us the lowdown on how the Sharks climbed the mountain after time in the wilderness and how the WAFL season as a whole ended up for all sides.
AFL Grand Final: Hot tickets for the Hot Pies
October 9, 2023 by 2 Comments
Side by side with family throughout generations, Anna Sublet got to watch a famous Pies victory with her daughter and the spirit of her dad by her side in the MCC. But not without a few speedbumps along the journey.
AFL Grand Final – Haiku Bob: sky high
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’d struggle to find a more fitting time for Haiku Bob’s musings – spring is in the air, with it the swoops of black and white victory.
Almanac Teams: Players who were traded/drafted but didn’t play a game
October 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Love it or loathe it, for men’s footy the silly season is just around the corner – trade period. Rodney Boyd has put together a side based on the flavour of the moment, with players who got traded to a side without playing a game for them.
Almanac Poetry: Two Portraits
October 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley was inspired by two photos on a wall in a mate’s house, as well as by lines from the Joni Mitchell song, ‘Woodstock’.
Almanac Music: KISS End Of The World Tour –
October 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Sydney concert of the KISS ‘End Of The World Tour’ was an enjoyable extravaganza for Richard Griffiths as he recounts in his review of the musical and visual spectacular presented by the band.
AFL Grand Final: Two old guys banish our demons
October 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is consumed by thought as he walks from the city to the MCG on Grand Final day. He describes the tense Grand Final and his response to it. This is a piece for those who love the game and the premiership quest, especially those of the black and white.
Grand Final 2023 – Review / Sal’s Preview: Turnbull Stakes – Let the Spring Begin
October 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
With the Grand Final done and dusted Sal Ciardulli adds some thoughts about the game, then checks the field out to tip some winners for the Turnbull Stakes meeting at Flemington this weekend.
Grand Final 2023 – Floreat Pica Society Review: The Sweet taste Of Revenge
October 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino presents the Grand Final Review of Collingwood’s nail-biting premiership win on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Footy: The Pioneers – A finals triptych
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton presents his thoughts of Carlton’s finals performances in his triptych about the efforts of the pioneering Blues as he explains.
Almanac Music: Songs about Trains
October 6, 2023 by 79 Comments
In this Friday’s music piece, KD discusses songs about trains and, as usual, warmly welcomes reader contributions.
Balcony Banter – AFL Grand Final 2023: handling the heat!
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The heat was on in more ways than one at the MCG for last Saturday’s 2023 Grand Final. Dave Campbell was a there and filed a review for ‘Balcony Banter’, the MCC Members blog.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Lem Barney Cup: Week 4
October 5, 2023 by 2 Comments
How do you create an NFL franchise? Combine big bucks and a cluey brainstrust with a good quarterback and you’re well on the way. Earl O’Neill combs the record books to demonstrate how it works – or doesn’t, in some cases.
” ‘Pooch’ leaves his legacy…” by KB Hill
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Wangaratta Rovers lost a favourite son last month with the passing of Luke Elkington at the age of just 45. KB Hill provided this coverage of Luke’s farewell.
Mystery Pub: Viva Las Vegas – The Peninsula, Taperoo
October 4, 2023 by 5 Comments
It is mystery pub time once again. This time, Mickey and Claire find themselves in Taperoo
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