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.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Epilogue
September 28, 2022 by 9 Comments
Peter Clark completes his epic journey through the 1975 season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. (Sadly, the end of a wonderful series! – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby: NZ Wins The Rugby Championship
September 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian Lynch reports on the conclusion to The Rugby Championship 2022 where the status quo of world rugby was maintained – unfortunately for the Wallabies!
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Sharks Shattered by the Closing of the Door
September 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett was on hand to see a surprisingly one-sided WAFL preliminary final. This is his report.
Almanac Life: My Kingdom for a Maxibon!
September 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson shares what is ostensibly a childhood love of dairy from his home state, WA, but with a few twists. What he wouldn’t give to go back to before…
Almanac Teams: All Well(man) and Good(es); 44 Obscure (1980- )
September 26, 2022 by 3 Comments
Some interesting names in Rodney Boyd’s second side of Number 44s since 1980, including a recent nomad-cum-AA flag-winner with the Cats, a former politician and a finals debutante.
Grand Final – Geelong v Sydney: Murder in the Centre
September 26, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old Dog has a footballer’s and football eye. He casts it over the Grand Final which he watched with his family and an old friend at The Millers Inn in Altona.
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