The Muse has been around the traps over the years and has seen it and heard it all which puts him in a perfect position to be musing on respect for umpires.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Against all odds, we’ll win!
April 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Everything is against the Bombers winning the Anzac Day clash – which is exactly why they will triumph, according to Michael Pardy.
AusPol101: Young people are following the federal election closely, just not how you might think.
April 21, 2022 by 6 Comments
We introduce our new Wednesday column AusPol101 penned by Deakin Uni’s Grace Mackenzie (who knows her way around student life). As the federal election campaign unfolds, Grace will offer insights from the perspective of a student. Here she looks at how students are engaging with Australian politics.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 7: Mind the gap!
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Our rugby league columnist Ian Hauser fears that there is a gap developing on the premiership ladder way too early in the season.
“Strong-marking ‘Rosa’ – a star for the ‘Pies’ ” by KB Hill
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta sports historian KB Hill traces the long, colourful and storied footy career of Geoff Rosenow of Geelong and the Wangaratta Magpies.
FEARLESS 2022: Rounds 1 and 2 reviewed
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 brings his reviews for the season up to date with his reports of Round 1 and 2 matches.
Almanac Music: Jim Johnson, ‘Leprechaun Lullaby’ and Bert
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The sad passing of Bert Newton (1938 – 2021) recently triggered some very strong memories for our 86 year old enthusiast (enthusiastic across all aspects of life) Jim Johnson.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 1
April 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
After last week’s prologue Peter Clark hits the ground running with Episode 1 of his new footy series, ‘A Season in the Sun 1975’, highlighting matches from the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues.
Balcony Banter: Reserve’s reminders of the good old days
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Attending the opening match of the 2022 AFL season, Almanac stalwart and MCC Member ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reflected on ‘the good old days’ of the famous ground.
Round 5 – Haiku Bob: the little good
April 19, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s loss while cooking, and with a good whisky.
Round 5 – There was a young team from SEQ
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Troy BOP is back with his view of the Round 5 matches in limerick.
Round 5 – Essendon v Fremantle: Bombed and docked!
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was not a good day for Bomber supporters in their Round 5 match as the Dockers ran the Dons off their feet for a convincing win.
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.
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