Guitar aficionado Tony Forbes produced a stellar one man show called ‘In The Shadow of Hank B. Marvin’ to tell the story of The Shadows through words and music.
The Man from Monarch
August 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
The man from Monarch Cakes knows a thing or two about the Saints according to Patrick O’Brien.
Almanac Teams: One career game
August 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Following in the footsteps of his last side, Rodney Boyd’s team this week is made up of those who ran out (or sometimes didn’t even do that) in just a solitary VFL/AFL game.
NRL Round 23: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Power supply issues
August 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The expected South Sydney surge was short-circuited when the Rabbitohs met the Sharks in Perth on Saturday evening. Russel Hansen is hoping the power supply will be reconnected this weekend.
Almanac Poetry: The Youthful, Secret, Utterly Fanciful Desire to Have Sex with the Long Dead Female Subject of a Literary Biography
August 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
Kevin Densley shares a poem on youthful fantasy…what might have been, but for reality.
Almanac (Running) Memoir: Once Was a Marathon Runner
August 7, 2023 by 7 Comments
Allan Barden takes Footy Almanackers through his amazing journey of nearly forty years as a long distance runner and all its trial and tribulations. [You’re an inspiration to us all Allan, well done! – Ed.]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s disappointing loss against lowly Hawthorn, and previews their Round 22 match against Geelong.
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Flat (Floreat Pica Society)
August 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
For the past four years, whenever Richard Moody volunteers to write the Floreat Pica Society match report, Collingwood loses. Richard takes up reporting duties again and heads to the MCG…
Almanac (Footy) Life: Tribute to Old Dog on his 700th game of footy
August 4, 2023 by 15 Comments
The Old Dog (Matt Zurbo) plays his 700th game of footy this Saturday 5 August. His long time team mate Sean Maxwell pays tribute to one of life’s great human beings and his incredible milestone. [Well played Old Dog – Congratulations from all at the Footy Almanac family! -Ed]
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Showtime is Over – Buddy has left the building
August 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In another crucial round for teams fighting for a position in the final 8 Sal Ciardulli casts his expert eye over the form and presents his thoughts and tips for Round 21. Sal picks a few winners for the new racing season commencing at Flemington.
Almanac Music: Songs with Whistling in Them
August 4, 2023 by 52 Comments
This week’s theme in KD’s ongoing series on popular songs is songs that contain whistling. As usual, readers are warmly encouraged to put forward their own selections and comments.
Almanac Footy: An Interview With Bruce McMaster-Smith
August 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Paul Harman crossed paths with Bruce McMaster-Smith who played at three VFL clubs. He had a chance to sit down to hear his story one day.
Almanac Life: How John Nugent got his nicknames
August 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
John Nugent has written another note to John Harms, which explains how he got his nicknames and gives a mention to Windy the Border Collie.
Almanac (Travel) Life: This ilha is grand
August 3, 2023 by 15 Comments
Dips heads off for a vacation in Brazil on the island Ilha Grande and gives his first impressions of what paradise is like on the moment of arrival.
NRL Round 23 and NRLW Round 3: Some crazy stuff going on!
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The NRLW didn’t take long to provide a fascinating season in line with that in the NRL. Ian Hauser looks at the winners and losers as he tries to find good picks for this weekend.
” ‘Bater’ closes in on 250…” by KB Hill
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill charts the career of Matt ‘Bater’ Kelly who is inching towards 250 games for the Wangaratta Magpies.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Football Fans: in their own write’ – David Picken
August 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews ‘Football Fans: in their own write’ by David Picken, a book about prominent football supporters discussing their allegiance to the game and specific football clubs, and according to Roy, the book is “a bloody good read”.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 16: Where the Murray changed course
August 2, 2023 by 12 Comments
In Episode 16 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ series Peter Clark takes us to Echuca where the Murray River changed course. The featured league this week is the Goulburn Valley League and match of the round is Echuca v Euroa.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Jack Gibson’s Fur Coat: Rugby League Oddities and Artefacts’ by Glen Humphries
August 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rugby league raconteur Matt O’Hanlon reviews Glen Humphries’ latest book, ‘Jack Gibson’s Fur Coat: Rugby League Oddities and Artefacts’. (Here’s a conundrum: Is MOH an oddity or an artefact? – Ed.)
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