Last week’s passing of boxing legend and World Featherweight Champion Johnny Famechon reminds Peter Baulderstone of lessons learned watching Fammo and how they saved him from a delicate situation in high school.
Almanac Lunches: Life Again Annual Dinner 26 August.
August 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Life Again Annual Dinner takes place on Friday 26 August. Full details and bookings are here.
Almanac Footy: Nostalgic Songs of Success
August 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson fondly remembers his former Werribee FC team mate Neil ‘Codger’ Connell, especially for his singing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Eleven wins in a row for the Pies has the true believers believing the impossible. Cam Hooke presents his weekly Collingwood review and preview.
One-on-one’s not dead
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Old Dog was reminded of his childhood spent witnessing great gladiatorial contests between players like Jess and Glendinning when Langdon and Sidebottom faced up on Friday night.
Round 21 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Port check out
August 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
That’s all she wrote for Port Adelaide’s finals chances in 2022. For a team to start 0-5 and just fall short is admirable, but Nick Kossatch’s Power couldn’t go with Richmond as they entered ‘finals mode’ footy.
Almanac Teams: Mummy’s Cook(ed) a Mullett; Best of Number 41 (1980- )
August 8, 2022 by 2 Comments
Number 41 for Rodney Boyd’s best of sides contains some names who promised the world but underdelivered, hard working role players, up-and-comers and jets cruelled by injury at their peak.
Almanac Poetry: When Colonel Sanders Met Colonel Tom Parker
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
In this poem, KD imagines a meeting between two of the most famous ‘Colonels’ ever: Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame, and Tom Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk), Elvis Presley’s manager.
Almanac Rugby: Week 1 of the Rugby Championship
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
What’s happening at the All Blacks? Worrying signs for the eternal powerhouse of rugby…meanwhile the Webb Ellis holders are on the up and up and Argentina showed signs of their recent good form against Australia but the Wallabies came back to win their clash somewhat comfortably. All the details from Brian the Ruminator inside.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
August 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Michael Labiris takes a turn for the Floreat Pica Society, as the Pies win number 11-in-a-row.
Almanac Footy: An Ode to Collingwood
August 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
Like many Collingwood supporters, Jackson Mansell is feeling pretty good about his team at the moment as his ode to them suggests.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: After the Mulligan
August 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With teams fighting for a spot in the final 8, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the matches and presents his thoughts and predictions for AFL Round 21.
Almanac Boxing: Famechon – A Time and a Place.
August 5, 2022 by 15 Comments
Johnny Famechon, Australian boxing world champion has died aged 77. Dips O’Donnell remembers ‘Fammo’ in this fine tribute to him.
Almanac Life: Ian ‘Goals’ Drohan (1932- 2019)
August 5, 2022 by 34 Comments
David Clerehan remembers with affection former St Kilda footballer, Ian ‘Goals’ Drohan, and their pleasant Sunday mornings together around the streets of St Kilda.
Almanac Life: Death, Taxes, and the Passing of Time
August 5, 2022 by 11 Comments
Smokie ponders the inevitability of the unstoppable passing of time
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 21: Ouch!
August 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Tackling controversies dominated the NRL’s Round 20 while this weekend’s Round 21 is make or break for at least three teams. Ian Hauser provides his rugby league roundup.
Almanac WAFL – Round 15: Thunder Roars and There’s a Draw
August 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
Our Western Australian correspondent Les Everett attends the history-making tie between East Perth and Peel while he gives the run down summary of the round and match report as well.
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