From cricket to tennis or even the court bench, Rodney Boyd’s side this week consists of players who had a bit of talent on the field, but made more of their abilities off it.
Round 18 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: And that’s what Bob Turner would have said
July 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
In the finest tradition of sports writing from the outer, Andrew Fraser presents his thoughts on Carlton’s impressive performance against Port, weaving in a reminder of one of life’s characters. [Beaut little piece – Ed]
Goulburn Valley Football Netball League Round 13 – Echuca v Kyabram: Ballooning
July 17, 2023 by 13 Comments
E. Regnans felt the call of the Murray River on Saturday morning. The cold morning and the clear blue skies had winter road trip written all over them. So off he went: to find Echuca and Ky battling it out on a special day.
Almanac Poetry: Paris, 1877
July 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Continuing the French flavour of his most recent Almanac music post, KD’s poem this week depicts the Paris of Julius LeBlanc Stewart’s wonderfully decadent, colourful nineteenth century painting, Twilight on the Terrace, Paris.
Almanac Book Reviews: Two Fine Music Biographies
July 17, 2023 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson shares his thoughts about the biographies of contrasting musicians Lucinda Williams and Tony Cohen.
Round 18 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Keystone Cops
July 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog battled a laptop streaming like an old Keystone Cops movie to watch the Dees take on the Lions while playing Dad at the same time. It turned out to be quite a night!
Almanac Cricket: The Spirit of Cricket
July 14, 2023 by 4 Comments
Glen! has had enough of the Poms complaining about the Aussies not observing the Spirit of Cricket. Check out his starting list of English misdemeanours over the decades. ‘People in glass houses…’
‘Titanic battle inspires country footy rivalry…’ by KB Hill
July 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Representative footy in the country leagues has a long history. KB Hill shares an insight into one particular rivalry that goes back almost a century.
Almanac Music: The French Connection
July 14, 2023 by 33 Comments
This week’s music piece by KD concerns songs with French content that were successful in English-speaking countries. As usual, readers are warmly invited to contribute their own choices.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: Undew influence
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal is unconvinced that the spectre of Damien Hardwick in the background is sufficient reason for the Suns to give Stewart Dew the flick. Read Sal’s take here as well as his thoughts on this weekend’s Round 18.
Almanac Cricket – The Ashes 2023: Are the England fans getting to the Australians?
July 13, 2023 by 4 Comments
Kobe Jacobs continues his series on the Ashes Tests. This time we’re at Headingley for the Third Test.
Almanac Footy (Opinion): A Homage To AFL Defenders’ IQ
July 13, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson rises to Micky Randall’s challenge to compile a list of AFL defenders with high IQ levels.
“Allie…adding the motherly touch…” by KB Hill
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns with a tribute to the multi-talented Allie Murray who gives her all to support both her heavily sports involved youngsters and her local club, the Wangaratta Rovers.
State of Origin Game 3: A game of two halves
July 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
It was a game of two halves with NSW coming out on top in both attack and defence to defeat Queensland 24-10. Ian Hauser reviews Game 3 of State of Origin.
Almanac Book Review: Clogball
July 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Historian and writer Roy Hay reviews Adam Muyt’s new book, ‘Clogball’, the story of Dutch soccer in Australia. Sounds like an interesting read.
Round 17 – Haiku Bob: pull of the moon
July 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob recounts the enthralling game at Docklands where the Pies came back from a halftime deficit to remain hot favourites this season.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 13: Where the Billabong Creek meets the Edward River
July 12, 2023 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark’s journey continues ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ where the Billabong Creek meets the Edward River with Episode 13 featuring the Golden Rivers Football Netball League.
Almanac Cricket – Crease, Wicket Leave, Safe etc. – What Was Yours?
July 12, 2023 by 16 Comments
Swish asked Twitter about a particular Bairstow-related backyard cricket rule. How would you have responded?
NRL Round 20 and State of Origin Game 3: Clean sweeps are rare
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Clean sweeps are rare in State of Origin but Queensland has a good chance to record one tonight, according to Ian Hauser. He also includes his preview of the NRL’s Round 20.
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