As the Spring Racing Carnival comes to a conclusion, Sal Ciardulli has made his final predictions for the year with his tips for Flemington tomorrow.
Almanac Life: Only in Tasmania
November 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson shares his experiences of the four years he was living in Tasmania. The oddities, the cultural clashes, the beauty of its wilderness and of course, only in Tasmania would a man point a World War I cannon towards Hobartians that he loathes from his backyard.
Almanac Music: Australian Songs of Spring – Name a Personal Favourite
November 4, 2022 by 14 Comments
Before spring has totally escaped us Kevin Densley has reprised his Australian ‘Songs of Spring’ post from last year. With the input of readers of The Footy Almanac website, Kevin has put together a set of posts on seasonal Australian songs. Now it’s time to rethink our favourite songs of spring. As usual, he puts forward a nomination of his own to get the ball rolling.
Almanac Footy: A photo spread from Old Dog’s 40th season of footy
November 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Old Dog completed his 40th season of playing footy in 2022. Some photos taken throughout the season record his remarkable and memorable feat. [Ed: Well done Old Dog! – Togging up in 2023?]
Almanac Rugby League: 2021/22 World Cup update, and farewell Josh Jackson
November 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2021/22 rugby league World Cup continues in the Old Dart. Ian Hauser brings us up to date as the men’s competition enters the quarter-finals and the women’s competition gets under way.
Almanac Music – Tame Impala: A Superb Show
November 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Mickey and his son Alex finally experienced the Tame Impala concert they had waited over 700 days to see – it was worth the wait!
‘A salute to J.A., the sporting showman…” by KB Hill
November 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the distinguished career of Wangaratta-born John Brady, a larger than life character who captained North Melbourne for several years before seeing his playing days out in country footy.
Blind Boy Dreaming
November 2, 2022 by 3 Comments
With the release of his new book, Chime, Damian Balassone gives us an insight to his work by introducing us to Blind Boy Dreaming, which originally appeared in Arena!
Almanac Melbourne Cup Trifecta
November 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
It was a productive Melbourne Cup lunch yesterday at the North Fitzroy Arms where pontifications resulted in two trifectas.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 4: A Spike Lee Joint
November 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In Part 4 of Nahum Gale’s ‘A Guide to Black Cinema’ he examines the films of the legendary Spike Lee and his role in the film industry.
Almanac Netball – Go The Diamonds: athletes and sponsorship (a big moment in Australian sport)
November 1, 2022 by 8 Comments
E.regnans is right behind the stand taken by The Diamonds netball team in questioning appropriate sponsorship for their team.
Almanac Cinema: My 25 Favourite Movie Opening Sequences (14-10)
November 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson presents selections numbers 14 – 10 of his series, ’25 Favourite Movie Opening Title Sequences’.
Sal’s Racing Preview: The Melbourne Cup – Is it one for the Girls?
October 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Melbourne Cup is here and Sal Ciardulli has made his tips for the big race.
Almanac Teams: The Wright stuff or an Ace up the sleeve? Best of 47 (1980- )
October 31, 2022 by 4 Comments
Rodney Boyd has his toughest task yet to select a best-of side for Number 47. A real team of underdogs compared to some of the others packed with superstars…but yet it’s not all doom and gloom.
Almanac Poetry: Four Reasons Why I Like Zombies
October 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley has contributed another ‘spooky’ poem for Halloween/All Saints’ Eve with an interesting concept: give zombies a chance.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch: Have a feed and a few beers and help pick the trifecta
October 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Come to another Melbourne Cup Eve soiree at the North Fitzroy Arms on Monday October 31.
Sal’s Preview: Derby Day, and Vale to a Local Legend
October 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
To help select a winner on Derby Day, Sal Ciardulli has made his predictions for this great day of racing.
Almanac Music: Dream Golden Dreams (Song Lyric)
October 28, 2022 by 3 Comments
This Friday, KD shares the lyrics of a ballad (a kind of lullaby) he wrote in his early twenties, a time when he wrote many songs.
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