Kevin Densley’s latest Ned Kelly poem was written just this month…perhaps he’d had the bushranger’s November execution 142 years ago at the back of his mind. What can be said for the levers of history and a vivid dreamer; would you have pulled the trigger?
Almanac Footy: The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Dreaming
November 11, 2022 by 5 Comments
Dennis Gedling relives his early days as a Cats supporter, and his recent joy watching Geelong at the ‘G’ win the 2022 premiership.
Almanac Rugby League: 2021/22 World Cup Update
November 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We’re getting to the pointy end of the 2021/22 Rugby League World Cup competitions. Ian Hauser brings you up to date.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘The HAS-BEENS and NEVER-WILL-BEs …’ – Megan Ponsford
November 10, 2022 by 3 Comments
You are invited to the launch of Megan Ponsford’s new book about the first Australian cricket tour to India (1935/36), ‘The Has-Beens and Never-Will-Bes: A Boy’s Own Adventure of Australian Cricket and the Raj’. The launch takes place on 11 November in Collingwood. [Ed: Details for purchase of the book are included in the article.]
Bring Douggie Walters Back!
November 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers the day Doug Walters became his childhood hero, as much for how he played the game as for what he achieved. It got him thinking about players’ motivation.
‘Age is no barrier to Smoky’…by KB Hill
November 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill caught up with Greg ‘Smoky’ Hogan to yarn about his decorated career in the Ovens and King League.
Almanac Cricket: Citrus Bob’s Greatest Test Teams of his era
November 8, 2022 by 21 Comments
Citrus Bob is working on selections for the best Australian X1 and the best World X1 made up of players he has actually seen play live to include in his autobiography he is writing at the moment. What do you thinks of his selections?
Almanac Poetry: Sylvia Plath in a Bikini
November 7, 2022 by 8 Comments
Kevin Densley shares the first poem he had published in a national magazine, in 1994. It focuses upon one of his all-time favourite poets, Sylvia Plath.
Almanac Teams: Crow flown the Koop; Obscure 47s (1980- )
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The second Number 47 side from Rodney Boyd features some sharpshooters, cult figures and current players, all with interesting stories.
The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 2)
November 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Nick Marshall continues his series on the Keilor Sports Club. He looks at some of the great families who have contributed for generations.
Almanac Cinema: My 25 Favourite Movie Opening Sequences (9-5)
November 7, 2022 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson’s favourite opening sequences in film enters its top 10 with some iconic cinema from the 1960s to the 1990s and Brooklyn backdrops featuring prominently.
Almanac Baseball: Astros Win World Series
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Astros are galactic champions! Brian the Ruminator wraps up the MLB’s World Series which was won by the Houston side whose shift from the National to the American League proves the old adage ‘a change is just as good as a holiday’.
Sal’s Racing Preview: Final Day Preview – And so long for 2022!
November 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
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!
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