Two more classics of British comedy come in at #2 and #3 – ‘The Office’ and ‘Fawlty Towers’ respectively, with the penultimate episode of Ian Wilson’s #27 Favourite Comedies.
Almanac Teams: Players that played for three clubs in three years
February 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd is back in 2023 and he has something a little different to share this time – his team of players who ran out for three different clubs in consecutive seasons. You wouldn’t want to get too attached to seeing these blokes in your colours!
Almanac Life: Amy Adams on the London Tube
February 27, 2023 by 23 Comments
Smokie gives us a new definition of ‘Trainspotting’ (Tubespotting?) as he recalls the evening that he stood next to Amy Adams in a carriage on the London Underground.
Almanac (Prose) Poetry: After Reading Ovid’s ‘Dedalus’
February 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This Monday’s piece from Kevin Densley is his poetic take on the Greek myth of Dedalus and Icarus as told by the Roman poet, Ovid, in his famous work ‘The Metamorphoses’.
AFL SIM Matches 2023: Fremantle v Adelaide Match Simulation- Thoughts from across the country
February 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
Josh Coales has high expectations for the Fremantle Dockers for season 2023 after they impressed him with their SIM match win against Adelaide.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – Go Pies
February 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke presents his analysis of Collingwood’s SIM match against Carlton for fellow true believers.
Almanac Footy: Go big or go home
February 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod has set the ball rolling with his bold predictions for the AFL 2023 season.
Vale W.K. Trewick (Brisbane)
February 24, 2023 by 10 Comments
The funeral of Ken Trewick, who won the Stawell Gift in 1950, was held in Brisbane yesterday (Feb 23, 2023). John Harms remembers a character of Australian sporting life.
Almanac Country Footy: The Pub – Season 41
February 24, 2023 by 3 Comments
Old Dog is balancing family, work, life, and preparing for his 41st season of footy.
Almanac Country Footy: The GOAT of Gippsland
February 24, 2023 by 10 Comments
The Gippsland region of Victoria has produced many fine footballers who played VFL/AFL football. Shane Reid has selected a team he considers the greatest of all time from Gippsland.
AFL SIM Matches 2023: Gold Coast v Essendon – Apathy be gone!
February 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
Caspar McLeod reviews the practice match between the Suns and the Bombers which the Bombers won by 5 points in a closely fought match.
Almanac Rugby League: Season 2023 is now just seven sleeps away!
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The 2023 rugby league season is just one week away! Here are a few things to keep in mind as we work our way through the next seven months.
Almanac Cricket – The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series, Second Test: I just don’t get it!
February 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
You don’t get too many chances to win a Test match in India these days. The Aussies just showed how to blow one such opportunity with a most puzzling third day collapse.
” ‘Buggsy’ and the Lalor clan…a true sporting dynasty…” by KB Hill
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sporting clans don’t come much more prodigiously than the Lalors from Benalla. And who better to chronicle their achievements than KB Hill?
Everyday Obits: Frank Taylor’s Eulogy for Joe Shepherd
February 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Today, February 22, is the anniversary of Joe Shepherd’s death. He suffered terrible burns trying to save the properties of friend in Strathewen. His son Daniel, who was with him at the time, also died. Joe was a friend of Frank Taylor, and many others. A plasterer, he was one of the most respected tradies in the district, a mentor to many. Frank spoke at Joe’s funeral.
Mystery Pub: Getting Metaphysical at the Morphett Arms
February 21, 2023 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall discovers what ‘Mystery Pub’ is all about as he explains in his review of the Morphett Arms.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #5 – #4
February 21, 2023 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson is edging closer to the finishing line with his series ‘Favourite #27 Comedies’, this week in Part 8, Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ comes in at #5, and ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is ranked #4.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: With Colin Carter (March 3)
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is March 3. Our special guest is Colin Carter whose book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’ has just been released. Colin will no doubt chat about his time at the Geelong Football Club as well. All welcome.
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