Politics can be funny at times, and members of the electorate can express themselves in a variety of ways. Kevin Densley recalls a time when George Bush Senior, on the US Presidential campaign trail, was mooned by an entire family!
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Dejection again…but this time, with a sprinkle of hope and a big dollop of pride
August 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
A tough day at the office for Caspar McLeod’s Dons provided a fair share of pain, but the story of how they got there in 2021 has him thinking the glass is half full at Tullamarine.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Mythology
August 29, 2021 by 2 Comments
Old Dog makes an incredible quarter of footy last forever as the Dees demolish the Lions in their Qualifying Finals match.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Devastated but Oh So Proud!
August 29, 2021 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin is devastated (a powerful word) but proud of her mighty Swans who went down by a single point against GWS.
Almanac Cricket: Father Time no match for Old Man Jim
August 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
Like a good wine, Jimmy Anderson keeps on getting better with age, and as Ron Reed suggests, there is no holding him back from continuing to swing ‘the Duke orb both ways with precise placement at brisk pace’.
Almanac Music: Oh, Richo (and Pearl Jam)
August 28, 2021 by 8 Comments
Matthew Richardson, Pearl Jam and Docklands – they all came together to provide an experience from which John Baker’s ears are still recovering.
The People’s Elbow: Exhausted
August 27, 2021 by 6 Comments
The People’s Elbow is exhausted. It takes a fair bit to exhaust him but his beloved Carlton have managed to achieve that. He explains why.
Almanac Footy: The Teague Train – No brakes, only one gear, ran out of rail
August 27, 2021 by 4 Comments
John Butler offers his take on the latest Carlton drama.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s Preview: No Sympathy for the Blues (and some track tips)
August 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the first week of the finals series. He also tips a few winners at Caulfield.
Almanac Basketball: Patty Mills and the Boomers, ‘Not Bad Thanks’
August 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
We were thrilled by basketball at the highest level with Patty Mills and the Boomers, but there’s another team proud of their exploits, the Not Bad Thanks team. [Ed -great gift idea for Father’s Day]
Almanac Music: When Will You Fall For Me?
August 27, 2021 by 5 Comments
We all have those songs that go round and round in our heads, and get stuck there – this can be for days on end. In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his current one.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 24: Off-field interference
August 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Bunker provided more problems than solutions in last weekend’s NRL matches. Ian Hauser weighs in with his take on their interference and looks ahead to this weekend’s penultimate Round 24.
Almanac Music: Vale Charlie Watts
August 26, 2021 by 5 Comments
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Charlie Watts, legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, who has passed away aged 80.
‘A dream fulfilled for Son of a Gun…’ by KB Hill
August 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill checked out some of the emerging talent at the recent Wang Rovers v Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos clash.
Almanac Footy Review: VFL season 1971, Round 22
August 25, 2021 by 3 Comments
Glen! takes Almanackers back 50 years as he remembers the final round of VFL season 1971.
Almanac Footy – Country Footy Ovals
August 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
During his travels through Western Australia, Paul Buxton came across Mullewa, in the midst of wildflower country, and a game of footy.
Almanac Music: The Rolling Stones’ Best 50 Songs
August 25, 2021 by 25 Comments
RIP Charlie Watts, the drummer of the Rolling Stones, who passed away in a London hospital on the 24th of August. He was 80. In this article posted earlier in August, Smokie recounted his top 50 Rolling Stones songs, more topical today than ever.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 10, 1953: Carlton v Geelong – Cats coast home
August 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark’s newest entry to his series sees Geelong scrape a win at Princes Park, as a fast-finishing Carlton team waste a golden opportunity. Geelong’s record run continues.
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