KB Hill pays tribute to Rex Hartwig, one of Australia’s tennis heroes from the golden era of the 1950s. Rex passed away recently.
Barossa United Under 11 Girls v Metro United Black Sep 18 2022
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The BUJFC Under 11 Girls finished on a spectacularly high note in their game against Metro on the weekend.
Barossa United Under 13 Girls v Modbury Sep 11 2022
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The mighty Barossa Under 13s were away to Modbury on the weekend. They battled it out but found the going a little tough. [First published Sep, 2022]
Almanac AFL Predictions: Why Carlton are certs in 2023
February 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
George Grossek searches the history books and come up with a reason his Bluebaggers will win the 2023 flag.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – on the way
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life has some questions for his followers to ponder on as the Pies gear up for their pre-season preparations for 2023
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #7 – #6
February 14, 2023 by 6 Comments
The TV series ‘Seinfeld’, and the movie ‘Withnail and I’ come in at number #7 and number #6 respectively in Ian Wilson’s #27 Favourite Comedies.
Almanac Footy History: Some background to ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’
February 13, 2023 by 2 Comments
Colin Carter’s new book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years considers the starting date of the VFL/AFL and argues that there’s a quarter of a century that’s been ignored. He has put that straight. Read about the book.
Almanac Poetry: Archangel
February 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem this week references the Archangel Gabriel, Mary and the Annunciation; ‘the basic concerns here are beauty and tenderness’.
Almanac Basketball: Bill Russell Biography Review
February 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck profiles Bill Russell, one of the legends of American basketball who revolutionised the game with his focus on defence, rebounding and the fast break.
Almanac Life: First Car
February 10, 2023 by 26 Comments
A person’s first car is a milestone event. In this Friday’s piece, KD talks about his, a 1962 Ford Anglia, and invites Almanackers to share their own ‘first car’ stories.
Almanac Cricket: The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Test Series
February 9, 2023 by 4 Comments
The 2023 India v Australia Test series for the Border/Gavaskar Trophy gets underway today in Nagpur. Ian Hauser offers a background to the series.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Sugarfoot’, the career of Murray Zeuschner
February 9, 2023 by 11 Comments
Matt Watson profiles Murray Zeuschner, the dependable Footscray ruckman/defender from the 1960s. (A wonderful tribute to a top bloke – Ed.)
‘Sporting Administration…it’s not all beer and skittles…’ by KB Hill
February 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill draws on his long memory of local legends to take a look at the valuable but often fraught world of sports administration.
Our Man Munchenberg and the Valley to Valley
February 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Shane ‘Munch’ Munchenberg is going on a big ride, for a very good cause.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – a starter
February 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
With the start of the AFL Season 2023 not too far away, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is back full of confidence as he presents his thoughts for the coming year.
Almanac Music: ‘Red River Shore’ – Bob Dylan
February 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
Col has discovered a new Bob Dylan classic that amazingly had passed him by.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #8
February 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
Number #8 on Ian Wilson’s list of his #27 Favourite Comedies is one of the greats in the field, Peter Cook. This will undoubtably bring a smile to your face.
O Me Miserum: the genesis and revelations of an offie
February 7, 2023 by 29 Comments
With the chat about Tim May on our site, it’s timely to get into the mind of an offie…
Chris Harms, whose bowling action was highlighted in a recent piece by John Harms, replies to his cousin.
[first published 2014]
Almanac Music: 12 sleeps ‘til No Sleep
February 6, 2023 by 9 Comments
Rick Kane and Co. took to Brunswick for a gig by country band ‘No Sleep ’til Texas’ – the verdict? Eight thumbs up.
Almanac Poetry: The Musician and the Boy
February 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley was inspired by the time he played in his school brass band.
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