Sal Ciardulli likes Benaud in the Caulfield Cup and Nature Strip in The Everest. I couldn’t help but notice his story is precisely 1111 words long. Is there something in that?
Sal’s Caulfield Cup Day Preview (with a few comments on the AFL trade period thrown in)
October 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Life: Vale – R.J.W. Selleck
October 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
Dips O’Donnell farewells a much loved uncle.
Almanac Rugby League: The complete World Cup schedule
October 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The postponed 2021 Rugby League World Cup finally comes to fruition this weekend with the start of the month-long tournament in England. It features women’s, men’s and wheelchair competitions. See the full schedule of matches here.
Mark Philippoussis
October 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
Casanova and Kournikova, a little something from Balassone!
Grand Final Week: Citrus Bueller’s Day On
October 11, 2022 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a massive few days around the Grand Final. He reckons he felt like Ferris Bueller. Here’s his account.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 2: What is Black Cinema?
October 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
In Nahum Gale’s second column, he explains what Black cinema is, showing what characterises it.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA trip – The Bob Dylan Centre Tulsa Oklahoma
October 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
The Bob Dylan Centre in Tulsa Oklahoma was an eagerly awaited destination Col visits during his USA travels.
Almanac WAFL: Future prospects after a Falcon flag
October 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
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.
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