Joe Sexton displayed his footy catholicism by taking in both NRL and AFL finals in Melbourne. As a Carlton supporter he was emotionally uninvested in either match, standing back to make a whimsical evaluation of what transpired around him.
Almanac (Australian and rugby league) Footy – “You call this ‘finals fever’?”: An NRL + AFL Travelogue
September 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Rugby: Most Controversial Bledisloe Test I’ve Seen
September 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Ruminator is gutted by the unprecedented ending to Thursday night’s Bledisloe Cup match. It leaves him empathising with Magpies supporters.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 10: Woodville
September 19, 2022 by 13 Comments
Here’s the final club of Swish’s SANFL 1971 Mobil Cards series, the Woodville Woodpeckers (as they were). Blight, Holland, Huppatz, Simunsen – what stars they all were!
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Exhausted
September 19, 2022 by 11 Comments
Andrew Fithall was one of the faithful who made the prelim pilgrimage to watch the Pies take on the Swans at the SCG. An event of highs, lows and in-betweens…what a season for Collingwood.
Almanac Teams: A 44-gallon drum of talent; Best of 44 (1980- )
September 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
Just when you thought things were in dire straits for Rodney Boyd, the best of Number 44 shows that some high digit jumpers are bastions of skill and tenacity.
Almanac Music: Great and Surprising Cover Versions – ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ by Regurgitator
September 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
KD examines the issue of cover versions that are both high quality and surprising, and puts forward Australian band Regurgitator’s version of ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ as a prime example.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Fabulous team in a fabulous Preliminary Final in a fabulous season
September 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke enjoyed Season 2022, and appreciated the Preliminary Final against the Swans. One thing is for certain, he loves his footy club. [Thanks for another year of description, analysis and enthusiasm – Eds]
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Magpies and blood
September 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
A magpie drew Cobba’s blood last Sunday afternoon but his Bloods turned the tables at the SCG last night.
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: What a ride…
September 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
It hurt; it will continue to hurt for a while. But Nicole Kelly sees so much to admire and appreciate about Collingwood’s 2022 season. And the signs are good that her son will carry on the cause into the coming decades.
Takeaways from this footy season
September 18, 2022 by 8 Comments
Old Dog with some thoughts about footy, and life. Observations and suggestions. And a few musts. [With a couple of ripper photos – Ed]
Almanac Women’s Footy: A League of Their Own
September 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey has some thoughts on the creation and evolution of AFLW.
Almanac Footy: A Process of Elimination
September 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Matt Harvey uses a circuitous logic to explain which team(s) he supports during the finals after his preferred Carlton missed the cut.
Grace Mackenzie’s Pub Life: Saving our Soles
September 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
Columnist Grace Mackenzie’s conversion to pub life has been complete. She loves having a few drinks. She loves pouring a few drinks. Here she pays tribute to some of her favourite pubs.
Almanac Music: Midnight Oil – From the Astor to the Palais
September 16, 2022 by 7 Comments
Smokie saw Midnight Oil for probably the final time on Wednesday evening. He offers a brief reflection on a four-decade journey with the band.
Finals Week 3 Preview – It’s the people’s round
September 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal sorts out his tips for Week 3 of the AFL finals series and checks out the chances on the track in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Almanac Book Review: Eddie Betts: The Boy From Boomerang Crescent
September 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
In his review of Eddie Betts’ autobiography The Boy From Boomerang Crescent , Braham Dabscheck explains that this is more than a ‘glory book’. [Thanks to Braham for permission to reproduce this review which first appeared in The Newtown Review of Books.]
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Music Trip – Nashville and Chattanooga
September 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
Col updates his travels in the USA, and is in now in Chattanooga for the Moon River Festival.
Almanac Music: A letter of thanks to Midnight Oil (one for the planet)
September 16, 2022 by 7 Comments
E.regnans has been an unashamed, almost unrestrained Midnight Oil fan for well over three decades. Memories, gratitude, praise and appreciation course through his veins after he experiences The Oils one last time at the the Palais. This letter is the result.
Almanac Poetry: What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade (by Brad Aaron Modlin)
September 15, 2022 by 8 Comments
John Harms discovered this poem today. He had no choice but to publish it on the Almanac site.
Stalking David Parkin Part 2
September 15, 2022 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson continues the tale of his interactions with legendary AFL player and coach David Parkin.
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