The Murray League is the focus of Episode 15 of Peter Clark’s series ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ and features the Indigenous Australian Football heritage of the Cummeragunja and Rumbalara Football Clubs.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Go see Joe’
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In his aviators, Smokin’ Joe from West Altona is the epitome of cool implies Pards in his verse.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Pearl’ for Miriam Dunn
July 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
Jane Greenwood’s third poem here at the Almanac is ‘The Pearl’, which she wrote for her teaching colleague and friend, Miriam Dunn.
Almanac Cricket: A BazBall Glossary
July 25, 2023 by 14 Comments
Smokie Dawson has been in Manchester at Old Trafford watching the 4th Ashes test. In between drinks, and the rain, Smokie spent his time devising a glossary for the spectacle that is Bazball.
Almanac Life: Hangin’ on the telephone
July 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
Why is it that the music you’re forced to listen to while ‘on hold’ on the telephone is so invariably awful? But there’s an exception to every rule, as Ian Hauser discovered recently.
Almanac (Mystery) Pubs: You Right There Darl?
July 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
Michael Randall’s latest mystery pub visit is to one where everyone is apparently known as ‘Darl’!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 25, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life analyses the Pies’ win over the Power, and previews their upcoming Round 20 match against old foes Carlton.
NRL Round 21 – South Sydney v Brisbane Broncos: The late season surge – Starts next week
July 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
South Sydney leaked another 30+ points against the Brisbane Broncos, much to the consternation of Rabbitoh tragic Russel Hansen.
Round 19 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne: Saints win somehow
July 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
How did they get away with that? Braham Dabscheck’s Saints won a heartstopper against a Kangaroos side who looked to be on the hop amid a round full of nailbiters.
Almanac Life: A lesson from (Brother) Robo
July 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
John Nugent recently told the story of meeting (and selling newspapers to) John Coleman. He follows up with a piece about a childhood influence.
Almanac Teams: Famous Family Members
July 24, 2023 by 5 Comments
Family ties are a regular feature in Rodney Boyd’s sides and today’s effort is no exception. Get around the team whose nearest and dearest also made an impact in sporting and other facets of public life.
Almanac (Prose) Poetry: House by the Sea
July 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poetic proffering from Kevin Densley is a rich, evocative and enigmatic prose poem.
Round 19 – Sal’s Preview: Cash is King
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Must win games in Round 19 for a number of teams hoping to play finals this year. Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and predictions.
Almanac Footy: The Joy of Reunions
July 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson reflects on Coorparoo Roos’ players and supporters reunion that was held last weekend. Reminiscing the glory days of the 80s and meeting up with old mates and former VFL and AFL players who attended the event.
Almanac (Cricket) Poetry: ‘These Baggy Greens’ by Patrik Klika Dempsey
July 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
The reputation of the Baggy Green has taken a battering during the current Ashes series. Prague-based journalist, philosopher and poet Patrik Klika Dempsey offers this reflection.
Almanac (Pub) Life: My Humpty Doo Hotel
July 20, 2023 by 15 Comments
Grace Mackenzie is the inaugural Kevin Densley Scholar. She loves being in pubs, and working in pubs. This year she’ll tell the story of a few she loves. A Territory girl, now living in Melbourne, she starts her series with the famous Humpty Doo Hotel just outside of Darwin.
Almanac Cricket (and travel…and poetry): The Greeks play cricket?
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast, Andy Thurlow discovered that the Greeks play cricket – and successfully at that! It also twigged a memory of a poem he wrote during lockdown.
Almanac (Sport) Economics: The Economics of Major Events
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
Tim Harcourt considers the variables that decide whether or not a major sports event is commercially viable.
NRL Round 21 and NRLW Round 1: A short road to the finals
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
The run into the NRL finals and the start of the 2023 NRLW season means a feast of footy in the next 12 weeks! Ian Hauser tries to find his winners.
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