It is with immense sadness that I bring you the shocking news that Rod ‘Rowdy’ Adam has died. His funeral is this Friday at Wyclif CC. I encourage members of the Almanac community to attend.
Balcony Banter: Drawing Level
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dave Campbell, a Physics and Environmental Science teacher from Geelong, was at the ‘G’ for the Round 1 clash between Richmond and Carlton. He reported his experiences for Balcony Banter, the MCC Members blog.
NRL Round 5: A more even competition in 2023?
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
After four rounds of the 2023 NRL season, there is a real hope that we have signs of a more even competition emerging, says our rugby league editor Ian Hauser.
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: up down back
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob saw aspects of heavenly bodies as Collingwood cut through the power of Port Adelaide.
Round 2 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: Sitting on the fence
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Where do you get the better view of the footy – elevated or at ground level? Ged McMahon gave Jesse a taste for the more immediate option. Was it a winner?
‘Tension galore as old rivals battle for flag…’ by KB Hill
March 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
The final scoreboard didn’t tell the full story of last week’s gripping WDCA cricket final between Rovers-United-Bruck and the Wangaratta Magpies but KB Hill relates the tense encounter as it unfolded.
Everyday Obits: Gigs remembers Rowdy Adam
March 29, 2023 by 20 Comments
Rowdy Adam was a Doggies man through and through as Andrew ‘Gigs’ Gigacz knew only too well. He pays tribute to Rowdy and his generosity.
Everyday Obits: A Tribute to Rowdy Adam from Wyclif CC
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Wyclif Cricket Club has paid tribute to life member Rowdy Adam who recently passed away after suffering a heart attack. The link to the club’s Facebook post can be found here.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: a lack of match fitness
March 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
Channelling Qantas supremo, Alan Joyce, our Carlton correspondent Peter Fuller found himself lacking ‘match fitness’ when he attended the Round 1 clash between Richmond and Carlton.
Richmond v Collingwood War
March 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s one of the biggest and fiercest rivalries in the league, and one highlight (or lowlight at times) has been the number of players who switched jumpers between Richmond and Collingwood. Rodney Boyd shares his teams based around this.
Almanac Poetry: An Historian reads Sports Poetry A to Z
March 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Historian Bernard Whimpress discusses the A – Z of sports poetry in an article recently published in Australian Society for Sports History Bulletin.
Almanac Footy: AFL 2023 Footy Fixture – Round 3
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
To find out where, when, and who your team is playing in Round 3 check out our fixture for details.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review – Round 3 Preview
March 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
It’s a good time to be a Pies’ supporter according to Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life after their emphatic win against the Power.
Round 2 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: No clangers from Langers!
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been awhile since the Bombers have won their first two games of the season with win number two set up by Kyle Langford’s five goals.
Round 2 – Carlton v Geelong: Re: flux
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In a piece that puts paid to the traditional ‘journey’ of clubs that wish to climb the mountain, Joe Sexton saw his Blues best the Cats (premiers in 2022, in case you forgot) and in the aftermath shares with us a view from the bow of the Ship of Theseus.
Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v St. Kilda: Saints collar the Dogs
March 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s an umblemished start from Braham Dabscheck’s Saints after they put the Doggies to the sword, and pleasingly for fans, much of the damage was inflicted by young guns.
NRL Round 4 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: The John Sattler Tribute Match
March 27, 2023 by 6 Comments
Fortified by a ‘Barossa’ pie from Lyndoch’s Sunrise Bakery, Russel ‘Rabbit in the Vineyard’ Hansen was all ready to take in the momentous John Sattler Tribute match.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hunting in numbers (Floreat Pica Society)
March 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
International coverage of Round 2 for the Floreat Pica Society, with Garry Stock (in Israel) and Ziggy (at the MCG) reporting. They found a lot to enjoy.
Almanac Music: Songs and Cars
March 24, 2023 by 31 Comments
Cars – like teenagers and high school – are a common feature in songs of the rock‘n’roll era. In this Friday’s column, KD writes about songs and cars, and, as usual, welcomes comments from Almanac readers.
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