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.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Grand Final week: History beckons in both the NRL and the NRLW
September 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser casts an eye over this weekend’s Grand Finals in both the NRL and the NRLW where history beckons for all three clubs involved.
’84 years on – is history about to repeat itself…?’ by KB Hill
September 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Last weekend’s OMFNL Grand Final between Wangaratta and Yarrawonga got KB Hill thinking back to when these clubs clashed in the 1938 decider.
The Peerless Joel Selwood
September 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In a tribute to the retiring Joel Selwood, Ian Wilson summarises his accolades, attributes and contributions to the game both on and off the field; and why he is so admired by many, including non-Geelong supporters.
“Sellllllwooooooood!”
September 28, 2022 by 7 Comments
Only a few things would make Dips shed a tear. He can probably count them on one hand, but a moment at the Grand Final touched him.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Trip – Nashville Tennessee
September 28, 2022 by 8 Comments
A sensational week of music at The Americana Festival in Nashville for Col as he continues his American travels.
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