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.
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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.
The Inner West Almanac Snorkelling Society
February 3, 2023 by 3 Comments
Almanackers share in the life of a rich community but live their own lives away from that setting. What happens when the two intersect? Vin Maskell gives the answer.
Almanac Music: ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ – It Began with Elvis
February 3, 2023 by 9 Comments
In this week’s Friday piece, KD looks at six versions of a song that was Elvis Presley’s first Number 1 hit and recorded down the years by numerous other artists, including Johnny Cash and The Beatles.
Almanac Debut: Stefan Rogers – To Our Summer Nights
February 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Steven Christou makes his Almanac debut with a conundrum that features a boy and a cicada. Steven is a poet who supports Collingwood. (Welcome to the Almanac, Steven. May this be the first of many.)
Almanac Television: Worried At First Sight
February 3, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson wonders why such a lowbrow reality TV program is the highest rating program on the box. He suggests a modified, more realistic concept of this program to pitch to TV executives as an alternative viewing option.
Almanac Punting: The Muse is musing on the modern-day tout
February 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
The Muse is punting and drinking and smoking and musing on the standard of tipping from so-called experts.
‘Boy from Everton followed in family’s sporting footsteps…’ by KB Hill
February 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Robin Kneebone might have gone far in cricket but he plied his trade in Wangaratta where KB Hill caught up with him recently.
Adelaide Uni FC Greys’ Lunch with Neil Balme and Rulebook
February 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rulebook will be interviewing Neil Balme at a lunch on behalf of the Adelaide University Greys (Past Players) FC in Richmond on the 19 February. He invites all Footy Almanac readers to attend for what should be a wonderful lunch.
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