‘Part 2: Ten Songs About Devils’ is the second article in a three-part piece for The Footy Almanac, to appear over successive weeks. The focus is upon songs which are closely connected to devils in some way. Almanac readers are warmly welcomed to add to Kevin Densley’s list.
Almanac Music: Angels, Devils and Flawed Humanity – Part 2: Ten Songs About Devils
April 14, 2023 by 39 Comments
Almanac (Musical) Life: National Folk Fest 2023 and a belated life experience
April 13, 2023 by 5 Comments
The Thurlows are in Canberra to see daughter Lauren, a very talented saxophonist, play with This Way Orkestra at the National Folk Fest.
NRL Round 7: Are we close to the first cull?
April 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
His tipping is abysmal but Ian Hauser can’t get enough of this chaotic NRL season! Who cops the ‘kiss of death’ this week?
Gather Round 5 – Sal’s Preview: It’s not a Party, it’s a Gathering
April 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The inaugural Gather Round has Sal remembering days of yore but looking forward to a weekend in Adelaide and surrounds while keeping an eye on the last weekend of The Championships trackside.
“Farewell to ‘Long John’…” by KB Hill
April 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the story of John McMonigle, the shy, gentle giant who became an Ovens and Murray League ruck star. John passed away recently.
FEARLESS 2023: Double header Rounds 3 and 4… and there will be someone come out sooner rather than later
April 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS reviews Rounds 3 and 4 and adds a few comments on recent AFL issues too.
Up the Mighty Murray!: Introducing Peter Clark’s new series for 2023
April 12, 2023 by 8 Comments
Peter Clark introduces his new series travelling the course of the Murray River from Goolwa to Corryong to present a history of some of the many football leagues along the way. Here is the prologue for the forthcoming series.
Balcony Banter – The Opening Rounds: Little Traditions
April 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll, a regular ‘Balcony Banter’ contributor, has been thinking about traditions that herald the start of a new season.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2023: The Gather Round
April 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 5 is the ‘Gather Round’ series of matches to be played in Adelaide. Check out who, where, and when your team plays this week.
Round 4 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Turn it Up!
April 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Jeremy Cameron turns it on to provide Geelong with a much needed first win of the season to the relief of Dips O’Donnell and other Geelong fans.
Almanac/Adelaide Uni FC Very Long Lunch: Friday (April 14) of Gather Round
April 11, 2023 by 9 Comments
If you’re in Adelaide during Gather Round, you’re most welcome to come to the Adelaide Uni Blacks Very Long Lunch. The crew at the Blacks have sent a special invitation to the Footy Almanac community. Looks like being a beauty, right next to the Adelaide Oval.
Almanac Music: Bob Dylan’s ‘Nashville Skyline’ Anniversary
April 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
Bob Dylan’s ‘Nashville Skyline’ was released this week 54 years ago. ‘I Threw It All Away’ from the album is one of Col Ritchie’s all time favourite Dylan songs.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Good Friday football according to Ben
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
POV: You are the fabric of a hard and uncompromising footy club. You faced adversity at a magnitude of which few dare imagine. You are Ben Cunnington. This is your ‘Good’ Friday game story, as conveyed by Joe Sexton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 4 – Preview Round 5
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke analyses Collingwood’s loss against the Lions, and previews their Round 5 clash against St Kilda.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Gold Coast: Saints block out the Sun(s) at night under the roof!
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
To dream the improbable dream? Braham Dabscheck’s Saints are on cloud nine after making it four from four in impressive fashion over the Suns.
NRL Round 6 – South Sydney v Canterbury-Bankstown: A Great Good Friday!
April 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard was very pleased to see his Bunnies get into Easter celebration mode a couple of days early with a good win over the Bulldogs.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Does helter-skelter football require a recognised ruckman? (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Paul Russo makes his debut for the Floreat Pica Society, reporting on Collingwood’s Round 4 loss to Brisbane at the Gabba. While happy with a 3-1 start, he has a few questions.
Almanac Life: Dad, the Drought and the Dried-Up Dam
April 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Stan Kluzek remembers the drought of ’67 at Corriemungle in the Heytesbury Settlement and his dad’s efforts to bore for water on the family farm .
FEARLESS 2023 – Rounds 1 and 2
April 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS returns for season 2023 with his own view of Rounds 1 and 2.
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