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.
Round 7 – Sal’s Preview: The Nineteenth Team
April 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
Sal offers his thoughts on a nineteenth team based in Tasmania and picks his winners for Round 7.
Almanac Music: Instrumentals
April 28, 2023 by 47 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, KD looks at instrumentals of the rock / pop era, and, as usual, welcomes feedback from Almanac readers.
Almanac Life: Betty Croker (nee Cashill) – Part 2: Suburban Mum
April 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Congratulations to Betty Croker on her 100th birthday tomorrow. Her son, Keiran, provides the second instalment of a loving profile of his mum from the time of her marriage in 1952 to the eve of her centenary.
AFL Round 15 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Bontempelli’s Dream
April 27, 2023 by 9 Comments
To honour Marcus Bontempelli reaching the 200 games milestone this week, we reprise Neil Anderson’s July 2014 match report of the Western Bulldogs v Melbourne Demons clash in Round 15. It was the first time Neil saw ‘The Bont’ play live.
Almanac (Footy Trip) Life: A coterie of Masters
April 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
Canberra-based Andrew Fraser used his ride to work on Monday to stretch his hammies after a serious weekend outing to Melbourne with his coterie of Masters-aged footy mates.
Almanac Rugby League: NRLW 2023 season draw released
April 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The season draw for the NRLW has been released with a bold approach to expand the women’s competition. See the latest in player signings too.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 Review, Round 7 Preview
April 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke analyses Collingwood’s epic come-from-behind win over Essendon in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the ‘G’.
NRL Round 9: The best season for ages keeps on giving!
April 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
The best NRL season for ages just keeps giving – Round 8 had it all! This weekend’s Round 9 looks like keeping the ball rolling.
‘A trip down memory lane…’ by KB Hill
April 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill was a teenager when Rovers won the 1958 flag. Sixty-five years later he mingled with his boyhood heroes as they held a high-spirited reunion.
Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Here is the Round 7 AFL Footy Fixture to find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week.
Round 6 – Melbourne v Richmond: We Can Say That We Were Warned
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
John Green knew his wounded Tigers would be up against it on Anzac Eve.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 2: Rise up for the River Murray
April 26, 2023 by 3 Comments
In Episode 2 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ Peter Clark ventures upriver towards Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge, towns with football clubs participating in the River Murray Football League.
RIP Dean Holland
April 26, 2023 by 8 Comments
Punters build relationships with jockeys – from afar. They may never meet them. Matt O’Hanlon admired Dean Holland and is deeply saddened by his tragic death in a race fall.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Somehow (Floreat Pica Society)
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Just as he did as an 8-year-old for the inaugural game in 1995, Michael Lambris heads to the MCG as part of a record crowd for Collingwood v Essendon on ANZAC day. He reports (“I really love this team”) for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac (Overseas) Life: Milano parkrun
April 26, 2023 by 6 Comments
Mickey is in Milano and enters the parkrun. He finds it’s a little different to his usual experience at the Patawalonga. Claire was there to cheer him on.
Almanac (Sporting) Memoir: 1957
April 25, 2023 by 4 Comments
Allan Grant continues his memoir about sport from the perspective of a young boy growing up in Balaclava in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Here he remembers his mighty Saints as they improve, cricket and the champion Tulloch at Caulfield.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Come In Spinner – A History Of Two-Up And Its Language’
April 24, 2023 by 7 Comments
Roger Lowrey presents his fascinating and insightful review of ‘Come In Spinner’, by Bruce Moore, a truly Australian book that traces the history of two-up and the associated terminology surrounding the game.
Recent Comments