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.
Almanac (International) Footy: Diversity on show – Profiles from the 2022 AFL Asian Championships
October 27, 2022 by 2 Comments
Rob Spurr reports on the recently held 2022 AFL Asian Championships held in Bangkok. As a tournament, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger!
Almanac Tribute: Paul ‘PAL’ Lourey, RIP.
October 27, 2022 by 10 Comments
John Harms pays tribute to Paul Lourey, wonderful friend of the Almanac crew, who died suddenly on Monday.
Balcony Banter: The case of the borrowed jumper
October 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
On Grand Final day, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber borrowed a jumper from a fellow Cats supporter. In the post-match euphoria, Bob forgot to return it. Now he’s looking for the owner.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021/22 World Cup: Rounds 1 and 2
October 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s all going pretty much to plan at the Rugby League World Cup after the first two rounds of pool matches. Ian Hauser provides an update.
‘From Wang to Nagoya…the basketball odyssey of Shawn Dennis…’ by KB Hill
October 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill updates the career journey of Wangaratta’s greatest basketball export, Shawn Dennis.
Comment: Gold, Gold, Gold for Australia – in Virtue Signalling
October 26, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks the actions of recent elite sportspeople in protesting against certain sponsors suggests a lack of sophistication in their understanding of the whole situation. In a pluralist society, whose views prevail?
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