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The Great Western Steeplechase will be run in Coleraine tomorrow (Sunday). It’s timely to reprise Roger Lowrey’s piece from 2019…
Following in the footsteps of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, Roger Lowrey has been to the Coleraine races where the longest continuous race (that is, the one that has been stage annually for the longest sequence) in the Southern Hemisphere occurs.
At the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch OAM, Malcolm Ashwood gave a fitting tribute to a much admired and respected person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Moved by the death of The Band’s Robbie Robertson, Trevor Blainey returns with his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series to at look at one of the most influential and respected bands of all time, The Band.
Critical matches for a number of teams in their Round 22 clashes this weekend. Sal helps you pick a winner with his insightful thoughts and tips. He picks some winners for Moonee Valley as well.
Mickey Randall is off on another park run taking him through the heart of the Lefevre Peninsula, Largs Bay, Taperoo presenting the sights and sounds along the way.
This week’s music theme from KD is songs with one word titles – but in the comments section, readers, no songs with names of people or places, please. Songs relevant to these topics have been covered to some extent in other Footy Almanac articles Kevin has written.
Joe Sexton spent a challenging time at Marvel Stadium as his Blues took on the Saints. The duplicity of the ground announcer didn’t help matters either!
Tim Harcourt offered a heartfelt eulogy at Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch’s funeral yesterday. Read his moving tribute here and access the funeral’s livestream.
Robbie Robertson, guitar player and songwriter, and member of The Band has passed away after a long illness.
Haiku Bob is trying to not allow old feelings to cloud his current hopes for the Pies after their unexpected loss to the Hawks.
Artwork courtesy of John Campbell It’s hard to imagine that, based on recent form, anyone can stop the Panthers from a threepeat of premierships. They just seem to be able to cover any and all challenges thrown their way. Bellamy’s comments after his Storm were almost easily defused last weekend are pertinent simply [Read more]
Alex Marklew is the third generation of his family to be 100-game player for the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill charts his rise from junior rising star to just plain star of the OMFNL.
Dips continues on his South American adventures, this time, bombing the Amazon. By bombing, we mean jumping into the Amazon river to attract any curious creatures who take notice to such movement in the waters. Find out what Dips had encountered on his tour along the river here!
Episode 17 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray Peter Clark takes readers to The Timbercutters, their rising from the ashes, and to Mathoura in the Picola and District League where the featured match is Mathoura v Jerilderie. Peter also examines historical elements of settlement in the region.
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs concludes his coverage on one of the most memorable Ashes series in recent times. Filled with controversies, storylines and fierce trades of verbal exchanges that spilled into the media and political landscapes as well. Kobe recaps the series of events that had unfolded here.
With the cancellation of the upcoming ‘Died Pretty’ concerts due to the serious illness of two band members, the band may not play again. If this is the case, this much loved Aussie band will be sorely missed by their many fans. Ian Wilson pays tribute to a favourite band.
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week in Round 22.
Rulebook has provided details for the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch taking place on Wednesday 9 August.
A poem from Damian Balassone featuring sweets, defeat, and eunuchs!
The Way Out West Roots Music Club has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and a book has been released to reflect the life and times of the club as Vin Maskell explains.
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