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.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Top of the pops
March 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
After the hurt comes the happiness – at least for now. Ged and Jesse took in the Bombers’ Round 1 win over arch rivals, the Hawks.
Almanac Life: The Port Willunga Jetty, Hope, and Dr. J
March 23, 2023 by 8 Comments
Mickey and Max have been to Adelaide’s southern beaches. A time of bonding and thinking about NBA greats as well as a time of contemplation.
NRL Round 4: Spare us the hoopla and just give us the footy, please.
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The scribes are hard at it as they confect storylines to promote the first Brisbane Broncos v Dolphins clash this weekend. Spare us the hoopla and just give our tipster Ian Hauser the footy, thanks very much.
Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bumping in early
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal finds it hard to understand the classification of bumps. He’s not the only one!
‘Highlights abound at city’s sporting Mecca…’ by KB Hill
March 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Norm Minns Oval is the sporting ‘Mecca’ of Wangaratta and the surrounding districts. And who better to recount its history than KB Hill, the area’s foremost sports historian?
Almanac Rugby League – Vale John Sattler: One of South Sydney’s greatest
March 22, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rugby league icon John Sattler was immortalised in an image from the 1970 Grand Final. Russel Hansen pays a moving tribute to the South Sydney legend who passed away yesterday.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A roundabout Round 1 review
March 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe recounts his night at the Richmond v Carlton opening clash with some interesting observations.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: outgoing sky
March 22, 2023 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob is back for the new footy season! He can’t get the word ‘Daicos’ out of his sentences.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review – Round 2 Preview
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
A good win against the reigning premiers in Round 1 provides the true believers of Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life the confidence for a Round 2 win against the Power.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Missing in Marvel Stadium
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
Not everything went according to plan for Ian Wilson when he took a client to the footy to watch the Saints as he explains.
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