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.
Almanac Poetry: Such is Life
November 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
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.
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