More fabulous music from Trevor Blainey in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series; this week three Brits and a non-Brit.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents a review of the Round 7 match against Gold Coast and previews the Round 8 match against Richmond.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 11
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We might have a competition on our hands this year…Brian the Ruminator takes on Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific and is chipper about the fortunes of the local sides against their so long dominant Aotearoa cousins.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Corridor (Floreat Pica Society)
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey is comprehensive as always in his FPS duties for the Pies’ solid win over the Suns at the MCG.
Almanac Teams: A Hogg and three ‘hams; the Best of 34 (1980- )
May 2, 2022 by 7 Comments
Surprisingly the numbers continue to produce some quality sides for Rodney Boyd as his latest foray into Number 34 shows – they might need some luck down back with the high ball though…
Almanac Poetry: The Bluestone Step of the Sherritt Hut
May 2, 2022 by 4 Comments
Kevin Densley considers this ‘perhaps the most chilling episode in Australian bushranging history’ – step into his reflective poetry on the execution-style killing of Aaron Sherritt by the Kelly Gang’s Joe Byrne.
Round 7 – St Kilda v Port Adelaide: Rozee outlook in the midfield
May 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide steal a win against St Kilda as the Saints are left lamenting their poor kicking for goal. A happy Nick Kossatch presents his report of the match.
Round 7 – Sal’s Preview: It’s Only Ruck N Roll
April 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 7 looks to be a cracking round of matches with many teams desperate for a win to stay in the race for the finals. Sal has selected his tips for this week.
Almanac Footy: James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen – A profile by Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood
April 29, 2022 by 27 Comments
Here is the latest profile from Rulebook featuring former Richmond and Adelaide Crows player, James ‘Dodge’ Thiessen.
Almanac Life: That escalated quickly
April 29, 2022 by 24 Comments
Noel McPhee shares his moving account of his journey since diagnosed with testicular cancer and the importance of his faith in his recovery.
Almanac Poetry: 2022 Stella Prize winner – Evelyn Araluen
April 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Evelyn Araluen was yesterday (28 April) announced the 2022 Stella Prize winner for her poetry collection ‘Dropbear’.
Round 6 – There was an old coach named Ken
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Round 6 review of matches is presented in limerick form by the very clever Troy BOP.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: ANZAC Day at the ‘G
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Like many Bomber supporters, Rod Oaten made his way to the MCG for the ANZAC Day clash between the Bombers and the Pies hoping for a win.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 6 – Stand! Yes, Stand! Whilst watching footy, I’ve heard it more than at an REM concert.
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 presents his thoughts about the results of the Round 6 matches.
Preview – Essendon v Footscray: Saturday 2PM (VFLW) & Sunday 3:20PM (AFLM)
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In looking ahead to the weekend, Michael “Pards” Pardy extols the virtues of his new favourites, the Essendon VFLW team.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 8: We needed that!
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to a couple of upsets, there’s a little more hope for some NRL fans. But will normal services be resumed this weekend? Ian Hauser ponders the possibilities.
‘The Collector…’ by KB Hill
April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches top with Ray Humphreys, sports memorabilia collector extraordinaire!
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