John Green braves the cold to see which of these sides can break their losing streak. He was, of course, hoping for his Tigers.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: Is 4 going into 3?
May 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With Round 8 upon us, Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the form and made his selections for this week.
Round 7 – Haiku Bob: voices carry
May 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
Another close one for the Pies as Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s win over Adelaide and the pleasure of ‘driving home the little bump of a flattened crow’.
Almanac Travel: An Italian Arrival
May 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mickey Randall arrived in Milan and, in a country not known for its efficiency, all went remarkably well!
Almanac Basketball: The F-word at play in Not Bad Thanks seventh premiership
May 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We’ve been able to follow the fortunes of Not Bad Thanks basketball team thanks to Graeme Willingham. He has news.
Almanac Rugby League – Magic Round 10: The footy gods are in sync
May 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The footy gods were in church last weekend as they warmed to the theme of the day. This week it’s Magic Round in Brisbane.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023
May 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Check out the Round 8 AFL Footy Fixture to find out who, where, and when your team plays this round.
Almanac Country Footy: Avoca Bulldogs v Lexton Tigers – Old foes do battle
May 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Allan Barden’s footy adventures into the countryside kicked off with a visit to AVOCA Bulldogs’ home, a first ‘real’ home game of the season for the club after recovering from flood damages. They square off against an old foe that they haven’t beaten in the last 23 games, would the 24th time be the charm? Allan reports.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 3: The cradle of the paddle steamers
May 3, 2023 by 7 Comments
In Episode 3, Peter Clark heads up river to Mannum, his feature match from the River Murray Football League is Mannum v Tailem Bend.
Almanac Music: Vale Gordon Lightfoot
May 3, 2023 by 5 Comments
After the passing of Broderick Smith earlier this week, the music world has suffered another loss with the death of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
Almanac Chess: The 17th World Chess Champion!
May 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ding Liren from China is the 17th World Chess Champion, Michael Viljoen highlights Ding’s road to the championship.
Almanac (Footy Merchandise) Life: Gullible with a capital G!
May 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ged McMahon recently bought his lad a new, if not ‘the latest’, Bombers hoodie. It led him to recall his own childhood gullibility and a clever deception perpetrated on him by his family.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 Review
May 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
An ecstatic Cam Hooke looks back at Collingwood’s thrilling win at the Adelaide Oval
Almanac Music: Songs that bring a tear to the eye
May 2, 2023 by 17 Comments
After the style of Kevin Densley, Liam Hauser explores songs that bring a tear to the eye.
Almanac Music: Vale – Broderick Smith: a great Australian musician
May 1, 2023 by 11 Comments
With the death of Broderick Smith Australia has lost one of its musical greats.
Almanac Teams: Forgotten Brothers (Part 1)
May 1, 2023 by 7 Comments
Working his way through the degrees of relation, Rodney Boyd’s side takes a look at some fraternal duos (and sometimes more!) whose lesser lights you may have forgotten. This side is from 1980-1999.
Round 7 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Is this the real life, is this just fantasy? (Floreat Pica Society)
May 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey reports on his Pies for the Floreat Pica Society (“…this was our most amazing and ridiculous win since…last week…”), after another come-from-behind win – this time against Adelaide in Adelaide. Remarkable.
Almanac Poetry: Fighting Words
May 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This poem by Kevin Densley concerns his father, poetry, reading and a boxing great. [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this contains the image of a deceased person.]
NRL Round 9 – Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs: Bunnies in Brisvegas
May 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
Russel Hansen starts the new school term today with a big smile on his face, courtesy of his Rabbitohs’ solid win against the Brisbane Broncos in Round 9 of the NRL.
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