With the appointment of Toby Nankervis as Richmond co-captain, the Footy Almanac reprises Old Dog’s wonderful tribute. The Old Dog knows a thing or two about ruck work. He also knows a few things about Toby Nankervis, who he coached as a youngster. He was very proud on Friday night.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Night Was Bright Moonlight and I Could see a Man Quite Plain: An Edwardian Cricket Murder’ – Gideon Haigh
March 1, 2022 by 3 Comments
A murder by cricket bat? Roy Hay reviews Gideon Haigh’s new book, ‘The Night Was Bright Moonlight and I Could see a Man Quite Plain: An Edwardian Cricket Murder’. This review was first published in The Australian newspaper.
Almanac Soccer – NPL Round 2: South Overcome their Dreaded Bogey Away Day
March 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
A daunting trip to Bentleigh Greens for South Melbourne had its share of thrills, spills and goals. Luke Radziminski was on hand to take it all in for Round 2 of the NPL.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Trigger Warning’ – Maria Takolander
March 1, 2022 by 1 Comment
Maria Takolander won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award 2022 for Poetry with her collection ‘Trigger Happy’. ‘Cigarette’ is a poem from the collection.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 2
February 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Round 2 of the Super Rugby Pacific and as yet no Moana Pasifika on the park due to the pandemic – with high hopes of a debut soon, Brian the Ruminator reviews the round and found great rugby matched with drubbings in equal measure.
Almanac Life: The Muse is musing on The Digital Age
February 28, 2022 by 3 Comments
Hayden Kelly has had a gutful of the ‘convenience’ of the digital age – what do you think? Has he hit the nail on the head or is it just a case of yelling at clouds?
Almanac Teams: Ridiculous or sublime? 29 (1980- )
February 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd’s more obscure Number 29 side had to bend his own rules a little bit to fit in a Long Bomb to Snake – who features alongside a Miami arrestee and a recently departed VFA great.
Almanac Poetry: Bread and Circuses
February 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman poet Juvenal came up with the maxim about the general populace being only interested in ‘bread and circuses’. His famous words were the inspiration for this week’s poem by Kevin Densley.
Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – in fact not really Bob at all but, you know … Guitar
February 26, 2022 by 7 Comments
What a cracker from Trevor Blainey this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series! Or should we say not quite Bob as he shares a selection of his favourite guitarists.
Almanac Music: Darkness from the Mainstream: Ten Dark Songs from Favourite Australasian Artists
February 25, 2022 by 24 Comments
In this encyclopedic piece, KD analyses ten favourite mainstream Australasian songs from the ‘dark’ side, and encourages Almanackers to add some of their own.
Almanac Rugby League: NRLW 2021 underway at last!
February 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The delayed 2021 NRLW season kicks off on Sunday with a triple header in Newcastle. Ian Hauser previews the opening round.
‘The Whitfield Flyer…still an avid sporting fan…’ by KB Hill
February 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Ian Gambold, ‘The Whitfield Flyer’, a true servant of local footy and country sport up Wangaratta way.
AFLFA: AFL Fans Association – Giving footy fans a voice
February 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
In a press release from the AFLFA, their first fan survey reveals some concerns – and positives.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 3 – Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969
February 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Hayden Kelly scholar Paddy Grindlay continues his excellent series researching the history of the Nullawil Football Club. Part 3 looks at Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969.
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: With Gideon Haigh Feb 25 at the North Fitzroy Arms
February 22, 2022 by 10 Comments
The first Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch will be held at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel on Feb 25. It will feature Gideon Haigh.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Small, Soft Foot’ – Tommy Mallet
February 22, 2022 by 2 Comments
Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Small, Soft Foot’ expresses the love of a young daughter and the ocean, both heavenly for a weary dad.
Almanac Book Review – Ken Haley’s The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of COVID
February 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby shares her joy at reading Ken Haley’s latest book and spoke at length with the author to help contextualise a great journey of will, determination and a handful of sheer luck.
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