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.
Almanac Punting: The Cooler’s 2023 Finals and Premiership Form Guide
September 7, 2023 by 7 Comments
Contemplating a flutter? Searching for a finals form guide? Look no further than Steve “The Cooler” Baker’s guide to the AFL’s September spring carnival. And remember to gamble responsibly!!
NRL Week 1 Finals: The Road to the Finals – Part One
September 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Matthew O’Hanlon has put together his thoughts for the lead up to Week 1 of the NRL Finals.
NRL Week 1 Finals and NRLW Round 8: Going with the rankings
September 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s the pointy end of the NRL season while the pressure is on in the NRLW for finals spots. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts ahead of a big weekend in rugby league.
Almanac Music: Jimmy Buffett – a reflection
September 6, 2023 by 5 Comments
Like many, the announcement of Jimmy Buffett’s death was a surprise and shock. Daryl Schramm remembers his introduction to the music of Jimmy Buffett.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 21: ‘The MCG of the Bush’
September 6, 2023 by 7 Comments
We have come along way ‘Up The Mighty Murray’. This week in Episode 21 Peter Clark sails up the Mitta Arm of Lake Hume to Tallangatta and the Tallangatta and District Football League. Feature matches are finals games – Kiewa-Sandy Creek v Yackandandah, and Beechworth v Chiltern.
Almanac Poetry: ‘I play the perfect cover drive’ – James Walton
September 5, 2023 by 6 Comments
With the cricket season upon us, it is timely for a poem about the great sport. James Walton gets in some practice and relates his thoughts in verse of his cracking cover drive, but are his children impressed by the shot?
Almanac Music: Vale Jimmy Buffett
September 5, 2023 by 10 Comments
Another icon of the music world has passed away – this time Jimmy Buffett. Col Ritchie remembers Jimmy and his music.
Almanac Teams: Players in a Grand Final with less than 20 Games
September 4, 2023 by 9 Comments
This week, Rodney Boyd delves into footy’s past to provide us with a team of premiership players and a team of grand finalists who had played less than 20 games prior to the big day
Almanac Photography: The Brilliance of Platon
September 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson has recently discovered the work of British-Greek photographer Platon Antoniou, who currently has an exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery
Almanac Poetry: Fiona, Me, and the Moon
September 4, 2023 by 2 Comments
Jerry Seinfeld may have said the following about this week’s poem from Kevin Densley: ‘Hey, what’s the deal with the moon? What’s it doing up there?’
Almanac Memoir: Meeting John Birt and Kooka Epis
September 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
Johno ‘Snowy’ Nugent has sent another email to John Harms, this time to tell the tale of he,as a twelve year old, he got a lift back to Niddrie with a couple of Bombers players.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Let the Group 1s begin
September 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the beginning of the Group 1 racing season at Caulfield to tip a few winners for punters.
Almanac Memoir: Uncle Colin
September 1, 2023 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley has written a short memoir about his Uncle Colin, a tough man who grew up in ‘God’s Country’.
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