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.
Almanac Life: Citrus Bueller’s Big Weekend
March 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.
Almanac Footy: AFL2023 Footy Fixture – Round 2
March 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A few surprises from Round 1 matches – check out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 2 of season 2023.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Walla returns as Bombers fly high
March 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
High flying Bombers ruffle the Hawks’ feathers in their Round 1 match that saw the inspirational return of Anthony Mc Donald-Tipungwunti to football.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Saints drop anchor on the Dockers
March 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
The return of Ross Lyon to St Kilda brought with it plenty of questions, but the first answer has been provided when the boys from Moorabbin went in with a small and compromised list and emerged victorious over the Dockers. Braham Dabscheck hopes their grit and determination will continue.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: All is right with the world
March 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
Footy’s back and plenty of feel-good boxes were ticked for Dons fans like Caspar McLeod in their belting of old rivals the Hawks.
Almanac Poetry: Jubilee Lake
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley was inspired by Jubilee Lake, in Daylesford, central Victoria.
NRL Round 3 – Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs: So disappointing!
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rabbit in the Vineyard was feeling good when his Bunnies led 10-0 against the Evil Empire. But elation all too quickly became disappointment.
Round 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: Keeping ’em honest (Floreat Pica Society)
March 18, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s a magnificent start for the Pies against the reigning Premiers. Stephen Goddard makes his debut here for the Floreat Pica Society, which enters its 19th season.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The Running of the Bulls
March 18, 2023 by 3 Comments
John Green is ready for the first match of the 2023 AFL season. He never tires of the lead-up, especially on the day. He compares barracking for a footy team to the running of the bulls in Spain.
Everyday Obits: Eulogy for June Georgina Blainey
March 17, 2023 by 5 Comments
Trevor Blainey remembers his wonderful mother, June Georgina Blainey, with great love, in the eulogy he gave at her funeral a few months ago.
Balcony Banter: Who does the dishes in your house?
March 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is trying to solve the mystery of the origins of an MCG tea towel that came into his possession. This story first appeared on the MCC Members blog site Balcony Banter.
Almanac Music: How Low Can You Go? ‘Way Down’ – Elvis Presley’s Last Single
March 17, 2023 by 6 Comments
This Friday’s music piece from KD concerns the last Elvis single released before his passing, and its importance in musical history, as well as raising the issue of the bass voice in songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era.
Almanac (Fan) Footy: Ready to get hurt again
March 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
After too much success in his early years, Ged McMahon has had to deal with Essendon’s many struggles over the past twenty years. But hope springs eternal as the next season kicks off. He’s ready to get hurt again.
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