With an official ratification imminent, Tim Harcourt (The Airport Economist) spells out the benefits which will flow from Tasmania having its own AFL team (first published on the conversation.com)
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.
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.
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