Citrus Bob Utber presents his footy team for all seasons made up of players he has watched play over the past seventy years.
Almanac Music: Six Songs for St Cecilia’s Day
November 22, 2022 by 18 Comments
In many Christian churches, today, November 22, is celebrated as St Cecilia’s Day. St Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, and her day has traditionally been associated with concerts and festivals, as well as music and literary work dedicated to her. In recognition of this bright, happy day, KD puts forward a set of six uplifting songs of the modern era, from artists diverse as The Beatles, Belinda Carlisle, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Almanac Film: Olympic soccer juniors take on Europe
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews the wonderful film made by Janet Merewether about an overseas trip-of-a-lifetime experience for a group of 11-year-old football (soccer) players from the Sydney Olympic club.
Almanac Baseball: When Josh Came to Town
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Josh Reddick is a former USA major league baseballer now playing in Australia. Brian The Ruminator has admired Josh throughout his playing career as his story indicates.
Almanac Books: A Delightful Trilogy
November 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson introduces readers to a delightful trilogy of books by Richard Osman called ‘The Thursday Murder Club series.
Almanac Poetry: Jaded Shakespearian Actor
November 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Todays poem from Kevin Densley is about a Shakespearean actor who has become very bored with his work.
Almanac Teams: Krakouer Jack; Obscure 48s (1980- )
November 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd has come up with even more players, some obscure, who have donned the number 48 Guernsey for their club
Almanac Music: Peter Hook and The Light at the Forum, Melbourne, Friday 18 November
November 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mick Symons spent a wonderful three hours experiencing the music of Joy Division through founding member Peter Hook, and his band, Peter Hook and The Light at their recent Melbourne concert.
Almanac Cricket Insight: The ABC’s new ‘Everlasting Summer’ podcast
November 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
Amanda Smith has been a mainstay of Radio National’s sports coverage for many years with ground-breaking radio shows which place sport in its social context – among other things. Look out for her new cricket podcast, ‘Everlasting Summer’, which you can read about here.
Almanac Music: At Long Last Benatar!
November 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
Earlier this month, Pat Benatar was among the musicians inducted into the USA’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some (including KD) would certainly say that this was long overdue. In this context, KD takes a brief, celebratory look at Benatar’s most important years, through some of her key songs.
Almanac Footy: President of the AFLFA steps down
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A longtime friend of the Almanac, Cheryl Critchley, is stepping down from her role as President of the AFL Fans Association. This morning we received this media release below where Cheryl marks her departure and reflects on her work at the AFLFA. Best of the luck for the future, Cheryl! … [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League: 2021/22 World Cup Finals Preview
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2021/22 Rugby League World Cup reaches its climax this weekend. Ian Hauser brings you up to date with the finalists.
‘The Red Bull…’ by KB Hill
November 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
Lionel Ryan was known as ‘The Red Bull’ for good reason. KB Hill remembers an iconic figure from the Yarrawonga Pigeons.
Final Year Assembly
November 15, 2022 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone says goodbye to the school year with his poem of a final assembly.
Almanac Cricket: Citrus Bob’s Doosra Bumper Cricket Quiz
November 15, 2022 by 28 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber will have everyone scratching their heads, pads and gloves, boxes, and bats with Citrus Bob’s Doosra Bumper Cricket Quiz. It’s a beauty!
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 6: ‘Wakanda Forever’
November 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
Nahum Gale completes his series ‘A Guide to Black Cinema’ with Part 6 – ‘Wakanda Forever’. This movie, the sequel to ‘The Black Panther’, an influential film on Black storytelling in popular media, is one Nahum is greatly excited about and articulates so well in this episode.
The Overland
November 14, 2022 by 10 Comments
Delve into a marvel of nature, storied with beauty and character as Dips recounts a journey.
Footy Park benches spotted in Coober Pedy
November 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
The (in)famous South Australian venue Footy Park ceased to play an active role in the AFL after 2013, but as Mickey Randall discovered in Coober Pedy recently, the echoes of the past spread far and wide!
Almanac Teams: What Broughton the tale of the Tape?; Best of 48 (1980- )
November 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Best of Number 48 side from Rodney Boyd contains a few stars, but the real surprise was the total games played by the candidates for the lineup.
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