From the files of ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC members, Lynda Carroll muses over Melbourne’s recent losses and reserves a special place for club legend Nathan Jones.
Almanac Prose Poetry: People and Places
June 10, 2022 by 4 Comments
This Friday, KD presents two prose poems concerning people and places – the first piece was inspired by his paternal grandmother, Iris, as well as his love of old pubs, while the second is a more introspective affair evoking loneliness and the passing of time.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: Duck, duck big goose!
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal has a few choice words for Ginnivan and offers his thoughts about this weekend’s Round 13 fixtures. Monday will be telling!
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I: Ambush at Homebush!
June 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
State of Origin Game I is done and dusted. Ian Hauser tells the tale and assesses the state of the series.
Round 13 – Essendon v Carlton: The thumb and the thumbscrew
June 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Michael Pardy revels in the intense Essendon v Carlton rivalry, revisiting past incidents to stoke the fire heading into this weekend’s clash.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 14: Two coaches sacked but Broncos v Raiders is the one to watch!
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With State of Origin Game I out of the way, our rugby league writer Ian Hauser casts his eye over this weekend’s Round 14 in the NRL.
Almanac WAFL: Big weekend and my part in a winning goal
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett reports on Round 8 of the WAFL season, presented with his own photography work.
‘200 up for Gatto the evergreen…’ by KB Hill
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles one of his favourite players from the Wangaratta Rovers, Shane Gaston, who recently chalked up his 200th appearance for the club.
Almanac Footy History: Arthur Olliver – ‘The Champion’s Hero’
June 8, 2022 by 2 Comments
Historian Roger Spaull dedicates this article to the Gordon family and in memory of Nick. It documents one of Footscray’s most legendary and revered player and coach throughout the club’s history and the accomplishments Arthur Olliver achieved after his Footscray tenure. Find out more inside with rare photos shared from the vault!
Almanac Local Footy: Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the Fitzroy Football Club
June 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
Rod Oaten shares his account of being invited by none other than John Harms, to attend the special Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the famous Brunswick St. Oval as the Roy Boys took on De La Salle.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I Preview: A return to unpredictability
June 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Liam Hauser is well recognised for his publications charting the history of rugby league’s State of origin. He offers his thoughts ahead of this year’s series opener in Sydney tomorrow night.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 8
June 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Minyip’s Bill McGrath is the featured player, and Warracknabeal v Minyip is the featured match in Episode 8 of Peter Clark’s ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’.
Almanac Road Trip: Part 4 – Mildura
June 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Col and Meryl are in Mildura enjoying the continuing sights of the Murray River as their road trip continues.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: What are we playing for?
June 8, 2022 by 10 Comments
John Harms says that the Maroons are playing for the Queensland way of life. [This piece was first published in 2014]
Round 12 – Tuohy copped a headbutt, as the Dogs played catchup
June 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Touhy, Touk, Daicos, Brayshaw and more – TroyBOP has them all covered in his coverage of Round 12 in verse.
Round 13 – AFL Fixture 2022: Who, where, and when?
June 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Split round continues; check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 13.
Almanac Life: Goodbye to a faithful friend
June 7, 2022 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall shares the loss of a long-term friend, uncomplaining supporter and comforter.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 11 – Midway … season 2022 – Time for some to get a wriggle on.
June 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 presents his snowball analogy to describe sports media, and he also reports on the recently played Round 11 matches.
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