The WAFL grand final has been played and won by West Perth over a gallant Claremont. Les Everett turns his attention to WAFL players who may feature in this year’s AFL draft.
Almanac Baseball: MLB Final Eight
October 10, 2022 by 4 Comments
It’s not footy finals, but it’s finals of a different sort – Brian the Ruminator has all the info from the beginning of the pointy end of the MLB season.
Almanac Teams: The Long(muir) and the Short of it; Obscure 45s (1980- )
October 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
For Rodney Boyd’s second dip at Number 45 we have a couple of WAFL premiers from 2003, one player who came from the USA (another who went the other way) and one of the Paul Kellys.
Almanac Poetry: Get Me My Cloak and Staff!
October 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
St Francis of Assisi has been a topic of conversation in the past week, as it was his feast day on October 4. Kevin Densley’s poem relates to one of Christianity’s most beloved figures and his way with creatures great and small.
Almanac Music: The (Almost) Uncrushable Mark Lanegan
October 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mark Lanegan died earlier this year at the age of 57. Ian Wilson has a deep appreciation of his music, and of Lanegan. Some time ago he reviewed Lanegan’s memoir, a modified version of which is the basis of this piece.
The Blanchetown Hotel: A pea and corn salad celebration
October 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mickey Randall takes on another old pub filled with character – and a failsafe salad option that takes its hues from the Australian sporting colours.
Almanac Book Review: Partnership & Politics in a Divided Decade
October 8, 2022 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay was a young lecturer when he knocked around with Vince Cable who went on to have a distinguished career in British political life. He reviews Sir Vincent’s recently released book, which was co-written with his partner Rachel Smith.
Colac & District Football Netball League Grand Final – South Colac v Irrewarra-Beeac: The Drought Is Over
October 8, 2022 by 13 Comments
In this lively account, Luke Reynolds reports on South Colac’s drought-breaking premiership win in the CDFNL grand final.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: Caulfield Guineas Day
October 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has his eye in for Caulfield Guineas Day as the Melbourne Spring Carnival gets into full swing.
Almanac Rugby League: The 2022 season in review
October 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Another season of rugby league has been played and won. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser looks back on a season that threw up more than a few surprises.
‘The sport-mad kid who made the grade…” by KB Hill
October 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Tony Fisher, the multi-talented sportsman from Greta, who ‘made the grade’, contrary to the expectations of some of his teachers.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 1: ‘Nope’, an introduction
October 4, 2022 by 5 Comments
Nahum Gale begins his column on Black Cinema with this review of Nope.
Albany…I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it
October 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson has a complex relationship with this ocean-side city south of Perth generally known for its natural beauty.
Almanac Poetry: Revelations
October 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
Today’s poem from KD is: ‘a mash up of T S Eliot, Franz Kafka, Cole Porter and Billy Bunter, combined with a general, unfocused (probably Catholic in origin) desire for forgiveness.’ Kevin adds, ‘Other than that, it’s also a bit of fun; a literary bonbon.’ [Contains minor strong language – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: The Greatest
October 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks puts his poetic licence on the line with a rhyming tribute to the Cats’ 2022 triumph
Almanac Teams: Stars on 45; Best of 45 (1980- )
October 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
Perhaps the spirit of Geelong’s flag in 2022 will be channelled by Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 45? Led by the Cats’ 2011 skipper, this side will probably need nine lives to push the stonger teams.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRLW and NRL Premiers: Knights and Panthers triumph
October 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
Favourites the Newcastle Knights and the Penrith Panthers triumphed in their respective NRLW and NRL Grand Finals at the Olympic Stadium last night.
2022 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai: kids screaming on the trampoline
October 2, 2022 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob shares the entries to his 11th annual Grand Final Haiku Kukai. Cats, birds, Swans, blood, Sweden and lawnmowers, among other things, feature in this collection of verse to mark the 2022 season’s big day.
Sal’s Racing Preview: Turnbull Stakes and Epsom Day
September 30, 2022 by 5 Comments
Sal Ciardulli has kept an eye on the races throughout the footy finals and has been studying the form. He acknowledges the Cats premiership while Vowing and Declaring a few winners for Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington and Epsom Day at Randwick.
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