Ian Wilson is a great fan of the music of ‘Endless Boogie’. He compiled this report after attending their recent concert in Melbourne which provides an insight to the band.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 14
May 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
According to Brian the Ruminator, it’s all a bit shuffling the deck chairs before the looming iceberg of finals football in Super Rugby Pacific – though notably one Australian side got the chocolates over their Trans-Tasman opponents.
Round 10 – Adelaide v St. Kilda: A late swing in the polls delivers victory for the Saints
May 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It may not have been a classic, but Braham Dabscheck’s Saints claimed a mandate (for another week at least) with their win over the Crows in Adelaide.
Almanac Teams: Number 35 Obscure (1980- )
May 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
The second of Rodney Boyd’s Number 35 sides features some of the more interesting names to have donned the jumper – including a Tigers captain, Geelong all time great and former West Coast coach.
Ovens and Murray Football Netball League Round 7 – Myrtleford v Wodonga: Honest
May 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
It’s a late autumn Saturday as David Wilson makes for Myrtleford, for some Ovens and Murray League footy. It’s a good day in a good world.
Round 10 – Geelong v Port Adelaide: Port wilt to Pussy Pressure
May 22, 2022 by 1 Comment
Port Adelaide could have made more of their early dominance in a match where the Cats came storming home writes Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Cricket: Old Mate Roy, No matter what
May 20, 2022 by 4 Comments
IT wasn’t all smooth sailing for a cricketer who had no shortage of friends, writes RON REED in his tribute to Andrew Symonds.
Almanac Footy History: Jason Gwilt and the Papua New Guinea connection
May 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
Jason Gwilt tells the story of his connection with Papua New Guinea and Australian Football and recalls a memorable moment when his son James first ran out for St Kilda.
Round 9 – Haiku Bob: lopsided moon
May 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob expresses his feelings in haiku through another loss for the Pies.
Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – The Non-Pensioners Edition
May 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
This week, in his continuing ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, Trevor Blainey examines the music of some of Melbourne’s younger bands that come close to fitting the Bob mould. It’s another ripper of fantastic music!
Almanac Music (and Poetry): ‘Lacrimosa’ from Mozart’s Requiem
May 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Prose and poetry combine in this piece by KD about working as a cinema usher in Melbourne in the mid-1980s – the focus is upon one of his all-time favourite films and pieces of music.
Almanac Rugby League: Footy diplomacy in the Pacific region
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Would a team from PNG in the NRL be a means of combating Chinese expansion in the Pacific region? Former diplomat Stephen Brancatisano offered his thoughts in a recent article in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy with John Harms (June 3) – Booked Out
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join us for lunch with Peter Hudson and Dan Eddy at the North Fitzroy Arms on June 3. Bookings essential.
Almanac Books: ‘A Football Genius – The Peter Hudson Story’
May 19, 2022 by 2 Comments
A Football Genius: The Peter Hudson Story by Dan Eddy tells the tale of one of the game’s greatest players. Read more about the book here.
Almanac WAFL Footy: Sharks rise to the top
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett provides his regular update on the WAFL and the recent interstate game against the SANFL.
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