It has been a long trip ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ for Peter Clark as he arrives at Albury/Wodonga as he presents Episode 20 of his wonderful series. This week featuring the Ovens and Murray League and match of the day is Albury v Lavington.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Mercury and Icarus’ by James Walton
August 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Like Icarus, the returned conscript in James Walton’s poem ‘Mercury and Icarus’, flew too close to the sun, and ended his football career.
Almanac Photography: 10th Annual Ballarat International Foto Biennale
August 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
Now living in Ballarat, Ian Wilson is enjoying all the city has to offer including the 10th Annual Ballarat International Foto Biennale.
Round 24 – Carlton v Giants: Race and religion
August 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Although the Blues were defeated by the Giants, there was an eerie feeling of satisfaction as the Blues are finals bound as Joe Sexton explains.
Round 24 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Glass half full with Cats’ past players
August 29, 2023 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey caught up with a few former Geelong FC players before the Cats’ match against the Bulldogs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 24 Review / Finals Week 1 Preview
August 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood win the minor premiership and now for the finals! Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and true believers are in a positive frame of mind.
Almanac Teams: Very good players who were never All Australians
August 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
Rodney Boyd has created another cracking footy team – this time, of players who have never made an AFL All Australian side.
Almanac Poetry: The ‘Vision’ Thing
August 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a political one, dealing primarily with the Richmond debate of the 1992 U.S. Presidential Election, in which George Bush Senior went toe-to-toe with Bill Clinton…KD can see some humour in the situation, as most political performances allow
Almanac Names: The Origin of The Name Bendigo
August 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
Where has Ian Wilson placed his tongue as he explains the origins of how Bendigo got its name?
Round 24 – Essendon v Collingwood: One of the best Friday night walks (Floreat Pica Society)
August 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Linda Ho was at the MCG for (most of) Round 24, as Collingwood looked to finish the home and away season as minor premiers.
Almanac Lunch: Balme in the Barossa
August 27, 2023 by 8 Comments
Michael Sexton and his mate Jeff enjoyed the recent Footy Almanac lunch with Neil Balme and Anson Cameron at The Clubhouse in Tanunda. Michael also unpacks the swing Balmey took at Jeff many years ago.
Almanac Teams: Last Game Debuts
August 25, 2023 by 6 Comments
Rodney Boyd has done some fantastic digging again as he curates the data collected of football players who have made their career debut on the last day of the regular home and away season.
Round 24 – Sal’s Preview: The Final Squeeze
August 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal sorts out Round 24 leading into the AFL finals. There’s the odd Seinfeld game but several others have a major impact on the final configuration of the ladder.
Almanac Music: John Lennon’s Harmonica
August 25, 2023 by 43 Comments
John Lennon played the harmonica on numerous (mainly early) recordings by the Beatles. KD discusses these recordings and, as usual, invites readers to respond. In other words, readers are encouraged to contribute, in the comments section, their own choices of popular songs that employ harmonica (and this is certainly a case of ‘not only Bob’, though comments concerning Mr Zimmerman’s material are certainly welcomed).
Almanac Footy (Solutions): Wild Card final for the Crows could be a win-win solution
August 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The controversial end to the Crows v Swans game last weekend has caused much discussion this week. Here’s an interesting suggestion for a possible remedy to the whole scenario.
Balcony Banter: Cotch and Jack(s) – thanks for everything!
August 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dave Campbell took his mother to see the farewell match for Cotch and Jack. Read his Balcony Banter article here.
Mystery Pub: Stanley Tucci to play Greg Chappell in upcoming biopic
August 24, 2023 by 8 Comments
Claire and Mickey visited the Britannia Hotel, possibly best known for the dreadful roundabout that abuts it. The problems it caused for generations had an unusual solution applied!
Almanac (Community) Footy: The FIDA Grand Finals
August 24, 2023 by 3 Comments
Vin Maskell reports on Grand Final Day for FIDA, a non-profit organisation which encourages people with an intellectual disability to become involved in footy.
Almanac Footy: Miracle at Marvel
August 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
John Gordon details the context and build up to one of the most memorable upset victories at Marvel Stadium as West Coast defied the odds against the Bulldogs who were vying for a place in the finals whilst the Blue and Gold had only pride to play for whilst sitting rock bottom of the ladder. A serving of a humble pie to those who dismissed them as a “bye” until the next round.
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