Haiku Bob offers his thoughts on Collingwood’s win over Gold Coast (and those Daicos boys in particular)
Almanac Running: Running Along the Yarra
July 5, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall is in Melbourne with his boys for a weekend of exploration and footy. As per norm in recent times, Mickey is out running, and he relates the sights and sounds he encounters around the city streets.
Almanac Music: ‘Not Quite Bob’ – Contested Space OR Are Steely Dan Any Good
July 5, 2022 by 8 Comments
Trevor Blainey takes a slight left turn this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series to highlight the wonderful music of Steely Dan.
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Smells Like Teen Spirit as Pies Dream of Nirvana (Floreat Pica Society)
July 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s report for the Floreat Pica Society, Steve Fahey pays homage to Nick and Josh Daicos, the brothers who can see what others cannot on a football field.
The Gambler
July 5, 2022 by 4 Comments
The plight of the gambler is portrayed tellingly in Damian Balassone’s poem.
Round 16 – Fremantle v Port Adelaide: Mid-game Power lapse proves costly
July 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What might have been for Nick Kossatch’s Port Adelaide as they let slip their grip on the ladder climb towards finals at Fremantle.
Almanac Teams: To Sedat with love; Obscure 38s (1980- )
July 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
If you were ever left out of the huddle at quarter time, Rodney Boyd’s side of more obscure Number 38s since 1980 is the team for you!
Almanac Poetry: Another for Mr Malley
July 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Australia’s greatest literary hoax was the creation of the non-existent poet, Ern Malley, in the 1940s. This week, Kevin Densley presents a Malley-esque poem dedicated to the fictitious Ern.
Almanac Rugby Union: Week 1 of Tier 1 North v South Tests plus Pacific Nations Cup
July 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
July is a big month for international rugby union as the Southern Hemisphere powerhouses host the top four ‘Home Nations’ while the Pacific nations play each other for local supremacy. The Almanac’s rugby expert Brian Lynch reviews the first weekend of competition.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 – Review / Round 17 – Preview
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Pies close win against the Suns in their Round 16 match, and he previews Collingwood’s forthcoming match against North Melbourne.
Round 16 – Carlton v St. Kilda: Saints exorcise ‘dem’ Blues
July 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
After a few disappointing weeks, St Kilda gave their fans something to smile about with their convincing win over the Blues in their Round 16 match as a pleased Braham Dabscheck reports.
Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: Sweet Revenge!
July 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
What a great win for the Bombers against the Swans in their Round 16 match at the MCG. It had Col and his grandson Ben leaping from the seats!
Almanac Books: A Life Well Fed
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reflects on life growing up, initially the influence of persons he wished to emulate, then secondly, the influence of books and their profound effect as he explains.
Roadrunner – The Relentless Search for Meaning
July 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
For any ‘Bourdain-aholic’ out there such as Ian Wilson, Roadrunner is definitely a must-watch film documentary that provides an opportunity to know more intimately about the late, great Anthony Bourdain. Read more to hear about Ian’s review and insights about the film.
Almanac Footy: The AFL’s ‘missionary’ work
July 1, 2022 by 9 Comments
Punxsutawney Pete discusses and succinctly presents his viewpoints on many of the issues surrounding the expansion of the AFL into non AFL areas through the creation of new teams and vast amounts of money spent promoting Aussie rules.
Almanac Music: The Doctor Will See You Now – Five Oz Rock Classics by The Angels
July 1, 2022 by 12 Comments
KD salutes iconic Australian band The Angels, originally headed by dynamic frontman, Bernard ‘Doc’ Neeson.
Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: I See Red
June 30, 2022 by 5 Comments
Sal is seeing red over the AFL’s reluctance to introduce a self off rule.
Round 15 – Haiku Bob: the ruckman’s reach
June 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s run of success and the creature comforts of home are enough to keep both Haiku Bob and his dog happy.
The prehistory of Neil Kerley
June 30, 2022 by 30 Comments
Following the death of Neil ‘Knuckles’ Kerley, we revisit Mike Sexton’s interview with ‘King’ when they sat by the Murray River at the time of Kerley’s 80th birthday in 2014.
The bedlams are burning
In response to the recent incident between Tom Stewart and Dion Prestia and the general argument around a send-off rule, Dips makes the case for the unfair game that we know and love.