One of the joys of attending a festival is coming across hidden treasures when you least expect them – Susan Cowsill at JazzFest in 2019 was one such act for Col.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 9
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Ruminator keeps us up to date with Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 and looks forward to Trans-Tasman action unfolding this weekend.
Round 6 – Who, where, and when?
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 6.
Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Second half surge just a tease for Port faithful
April 18, 2022 by 3 Comments
A lot to like from some key Port players for Nick Kossatch, but the Easter miracle wasn’t on the cards for Ken and the men from Alberton as Carlton held on in a thriller.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 Review, Round 6 Preview
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was close, but the Pies were let down at both ends of the ground according to Cam Hooke – he reviews the loss in Brisbane and previews the big clash with Essendon.
Almanac SANFL History: John Chipp Hamp
April 18, 2022 by 6 Comments
Some years ago Lindsey Darby stumbled across a medal on her property at Yunta. One day Lindsey heard of the SANFL History centre and wondered if they could help in unravelling the story of this medal. Upon receiving the medal Christine Halbert (Manager of the SANFL History Centre) passed an image and information of the medal to two of the centre’s volunteers, Clint Giles and Nick Haines, who have had experience in solving such mysteries, and they set to work. Nick Haines tells us what happened.
Round 5 – Brisbane v Collingwood: (Floreat Pica Society)
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A blow-by-blow account of the Pies’ trip to Queensland against the high-flying Lions by Tony Scully for the FPS.
Good Friday in Battery Point
April 18, 2022 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall headed south for Easter and took in the delights of Hobart by foot.
Almanac Teams: Knights, Rookes and Royals; the Best of Number 33 (1980- )
April 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
There’s seemingly a bit of a theme with the names in Rodney Boyd’s side today – maybe they’d be best suited to running out on the Queen’s Birthday?
Almanac Poetry: Joseph of Arimathea
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In keeping with Easter, this week’s poem from Kevin Densley is his take on Joseph of Arimathea, who, according to all four canonical gospels, was the man who took responsibility for Christ’s burial after his crucifixion.
Round 5 – St. Kilda v Gold Coast: Sun shines on Saints as they block out the Suns under the roof
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From a walk in the park over the Hawks last week to a trickier prospect in the Suns, Braham Dabscheck’s Saints have been getting it done any which way.
Almanac Sport: Is this what the end game looks like?
April 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
THE Commonwealth Games are coming back to Victoria – perhaps on a farewell lap of honour, writes RON REED
Almanac Music: Deconstructing The Beatles’ Song ‘Rain’
April 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD puts The Beatles song ‘Rain’ under the microscope, and concludes that it is ‘certainly one of the most influential songs of the 1960s, or maybe, the entire rock/pop era’, even if it was originally the B-side of the ‘Paperback Writer’ single.
Round 5 – Sal’s Preview: Hail to the Chief!
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal salutes Chief Gil before offering his thoughts on Round 5 and the big races at Randwick.
Round 5 – Essendon v Fremantle: Good place, good song, go Bombers!
April 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
Michael Pardy waxes poetical about his mixed feelings about Fremantle the place and Fremantle the team.
Almanac Footy Rivalries: Brisbane v Collingwood
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
There’s something special about the Brisbane Lions v Collingwood Magpies rivalry. As we look forward to their clash at the Gabba tonight, we revisited the Almanac archives to find match reports of their clashes over the past decade or so.
Round 4 – There once was a push in the back
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Troy BOP is back
as sharp as a tack
To keep his tale
of the season on track.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 6: Tipping is a breeze!
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After tipping a perfect 8/8 last weekend, Ian Hauser thinks he’s got them sorted again for this weekend’s NRL Round 6.
” ‘Slimma’ to the rescue…” by KB Hill
April 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
We can’t allow the cricket season to conclude without another of KB Hill’s great stories from the WDCA, told only as KB can.
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