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 Teams: Knights, Rookes and Royals; the Best of Number 33 (1980- )
April 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
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.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Prologue
April 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark’s columns, ‘1966 and All That’ which we published each week during the 2020 season, and ‘Geelong’s Record Run’ which was last year’s topic, have been really popular. Each week throughout the 2022 season he’ll take us back to 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues, with a peek into the VFL season too.
Almanac Haiku: ‘The Ump’ – Bill Wootton
April 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We need them. Bill Wootton’s haiku offers insight into umpiring.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s the best ever
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Old Dog has played 667 games over 40 seasons and has seen many fine footballers, but Greg Nutting is the best of them all, as Old Dog explains.
Round 4 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs: Just when you least expect it
April 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Green and his son weren’t feeling too confident about Saturday night’s game at the MCG. There was no vibe before the game. Just resignation. What unfolded was a pleasant surprise.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Tim’s Pain’ – Bill Wootton
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
Bill Wootton presents his thoughts of the Tim Paine controversy in verse.
Round 4 – Collingwood v West Coast: ‘It’d be a good one to win’
April 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
West Coast Eagles decimated by injuries overcame diversity and pulled off a great win against Collingwood as John Gordon explains.
FEARLESS 2022: He’s back! Rounds 3 and 4 reviewed
April 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS is back for season 2022 and presents his thoughts about the Round 3 and Round 4 matches.
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