Matt O’Hanlon casts a very thorough eye over the two NRL semi-finals this weekend, applying the principles of horse-racing and the superior logic of the MOH mind.
NRL Finals Week 2 and NRLW Round 9: Enthralling!
September 14, 2023 by 2 Comments
After last weekend’s enthralling rugby league matches, Ian Hauser goes looking for his winners in Week 2 of the NRL finals and Round 9 of the NRLW.
Almanac Soccer: Relegation and Promotion In Our Own Backyard – Poetic Brutality and Beauty Under Our Noses
September 13, 2023 by 2 Comments
Photographer and sports writer Luke Radziminski has worn some crashing defeats (and victories). Here he whips around Victorian soccer and his engagement with it in recent times.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 22: Towards the Headwaters
September 13, 2023 by 9 Comments
In this the penultimate episode of Peter Clark’s magnificent series of ‘Up The Mighty Murray!’, Peter takes us on a journey towards the headwaters and Corryong. The featured match is the Grand Final of the Upper Murray Football League, Cudgewa v Bullioh.
Finals Week 2: AFL Footy Fixture 2023 – 1st and 2nd Semi Finals
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Find out who plays where and when in Week 2 of the AFL 2023 Final series.
Almanac Travel: The Train Boy – Juliaca, Southern Peru
September 12, 2023 by 13 Comments
Dips O’Donnell continues his incredible travels through South America – this time on a train in Peru, and the small boy that captures his attention in Juliaca.
Almanac Books and Music: ‘Summer Of Blood’ – Dave Warner
September 12, 2023 by 3 Comments
‘Summer Of Blood’ is musician and author Dave Warner’s new book due for release in October. A crime thriller in search of a missing young man in San Francisco during the summer of love in 1967 the book is sure to be a cracking read from this award winning author. Dave has selected a playlist of fabulous music from the era to support the book.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Small Spider’ – Tommy Mallet
September 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet returns with a new poem about an encounter with a spider as he dresses for work.
Almanac Teams: Players that won a Premiership or made a Grand Final in their first year
September 11, 2023 by 1 Comment
Rodney Boyd is back at it again – this time he shares two sides (one luckier than the other) just in time for the AFL finals series.
Sausage Roll Review: Platy Pie Bakery of Mount Compass
September 11, 2023 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall tackled a monster of a sausage roll at the Platy Pie Bakery and with it the monster questions of existence, with cameos from Aristotle, The Dude and HAL from 2001 [Shame you couldn’t shoe-horn Camus in for the sake of this excerpt – Ed]
Almanac (Local) Footy – AFL Sydney Grand Final: The pain is real, but the pride lasts forever
September 11, 2023 by 1 Comment
The fabric of a footy club is special. Michael Shillito reflects upon not only the pain that yanks at that fabric in a heartbreaking Grand Final loss as favourites, but also the strength of community and growth that weaves it together.
Finals Week 3 – Results
September 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the results of Week 3 of the AFL 2023 final matches.
AFLW 2023: Preliminary Finals – Results
September 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the results of AFLW 2023 season for the Preliminary Finals.
Almanac Poetry: Not Really ‘In Memoriam’
September 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley concerns the ‘In Memoriam’ genre. He has delved into his archives to find a poem that suggests the question: do we always need to praise the dead? Is sincerity more important than an imitation of flattery?
Almanac Footy: Finals Diary – Chapter 2: Qualifying Final – Brisbane v Port Adelaide
September 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
Shane Reid is a happy Brisbane supporter after their convincing win over the Power in their Qualifying final.
Almanac Footy: Finals Diary – Chapter 1: Pre-emptive hindsight
September 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Shane Reid, his family, and his students are all getting into footy finals mode in their different ways as he describes in the diary he has commenced.
Almanac Music: Churches, Chapels and Cathedrals
September 8, 2023 by 26 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, part of his ongoing series on popular song, KD deals with the theme of ‘churches, chapels and cathedrals’. As usual, readers are encouraged to contribute their own choices and comments.
Qualifying Final – Collingwood v Melbourne: Brass in pocket (Floreat Pica Society)
September 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
It is Collingwood v Melbourne in a Qualifying Final. David Wilson nods to The Pretenders and to Jim Pavlidis as he reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s Preview: Finally we get there….
September 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The finals are finally here – Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the Week 1 matches, and some racing tips as well.
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