Here is cracking yarn from Roderick St. George recounting how he came to don the whites for the Mont Albert Veterans, a team of over 50s playing in the Veterans Cricket competition.
NRL Round 22 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers: Has the finals surge begun?
August 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It was edge of the seat stuff for Murray, the golden retriever, as South Sydney took on the Wests Tigers in Tamworth in the NRL’s Round 22. Rabbit in the Vineyard was hanging on too!
Round 21 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
August 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The race for the finals has intensified, check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 21.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Carlton: No. 1 in July
August 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
Joe Sexton reports on Carlton’s fantastic win over Collingwood in their Round 20 match. The Blues are ‘No 1 in July’ Joe suggests.
The Furphy Literary Award 2023: And the winner is…
August 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
The winner of the Furphy Literary Award was announced on Saturday night at an event in Shepparton.
Almanac Comedy: John Cleese’s Final Live Act
August 1, 2023 by 5 Comments
John Cleese is one of the great comedy writers and performers of our time. Ian Wilson reviews John Cleese’s recent live show at Hamer Hall in Melbourne.
Almanac Teams: One game players at a club
July 31, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd has a team (and many more besides) made up of those who played many games for other sides – but only one for a different club.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 20 Review / Round 21 Preview
July 31, 2023 by 2 Comments
Not quite the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life were hoping for against Carlton in their Round 20 match. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 21 game against Hawthorn.
Round 20 – Hawthorn v St. Kilda: Saints find their halos against the Hawks
July 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
Hope springs eternal, to borrow one of Braham Dabscheck’s favourite sayings – the Saints are on more of a march than last week’s dire dirge of a performance and sitting comfortably inside the top eight.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Carlton: It had to be Carlton (Floreat Pica Society)
July 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
These past few years, Dave Nadel has tended to watch the replay before writing his match report. But for this report, he says, ‘I just cannot bring myself to watch that game again.’ [Interesting observations – Ed].
Almanac Poetry: Rewriting, Reliving
July 31, 2023 by 3 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley addresses the issue of our past: can we ever relive it, to try to make what happened then better?
Almanac (Local) Footy: Fitzroy Thirds Fan Day – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
July 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Some of the boys from old (new?) Fitzroy will be putting on a show for the fans at Ramsden Street Oval in Clifton Hill and would love to see you there!
Almanac Dinners: Rick, Mick and Nick
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was a fabulous night at The Tanunda Club SA for the Footy Almanac Dinner with special guest, former Test cricketer Rick Darling, and Mickey Randall was in attendance.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: The Focus on Form
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With 5 rounds to play the make up of the final 8 is getting interesting. Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for Round 20.
Almanac Life (and the Rick Darling Dinner): Community
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
Andy Thurlow attended the Almanac dinner for Rick Darling at The Clubhouse in Tanunda last night to find himself in the midst of a very rich community.
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
On behalf of the Floreat Pica Society Tony Scully reports on Collingwood’s thrilling Round 19 win over Port Adelaide.
Almanac Music: Australian Place Name Songs
July 28, 2023 by 52 Comments
This week, the theme in KD’s ongoing series concerning popular songs is ‘Australian Place Name Songs’; in other words, any song highlighting an Australian place name is relevant. As usual, readers contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: David Bowie’s Live Genius
July 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson only came to fully ‘get’ David Bowie’s brilliance after Bowie’s death. The recent release of a tribute film added to our writer’s appreciation of the chameleon artist.
Almanac (Footy) Life: A Notable Milestone
July 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August. The Colac Herald newspaper pays tribute.
Almanac Music – Springsteen in Europe 2023: Pilgrimage (Part 1: Music)
July 27, 2023 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and Mary the Avenging Eagle report from a European pilgrimage to see their musical hero Bruce Springsteen pay tribute to his musical heroes.
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