Big Kev needs your help! By composing a database of players that have made appearances in the VFL/AFL games, advice or contributions would be appreciated to add missing players from the late 80’s and throughout the 1990’s era.
Almanac Soccer: South Raring To Go In Their Curtain Raiser Derby
February 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke Radziminski returns to photographing soccer matches with some pics and a match report from the Dandenong Thunder and South friendly match.
Almanac Comedy: ‘Yes, What?’ – Radio Serial
February 15, 2022 by 3 Comments
Col Ritchie remembers a classic radio serial, ‘Yes, What?’ he listened to while stuck in peak hour traffic driving home from work in the 70s.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Call’ – Tommy Mallet.
February 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A lovely old couple, a strung out junkie watching bees, and labouring in a valley are all part of Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘The Call’.
AFLW: Some reflections on the AFLW’s 2022 Pride Rounds
February 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby shares some thoughts on AFLW Pride, sharing both some personal experiences as well as resources she has found helpful in stumbling her way to an understanding of the current family and societal situation.
Almanac Teams: Altered states, 28 (1980- )
February 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Back to the Number 28s for Rodney Boyd this week – a team with family dynasties, administration roles and youthful Brownlows featuring.
Almanac Poetry: Dredge Pond, Harrietville, Victoria
February 14, 2022 by 4 Comments
Kevin Densley depicts the Tronoh Dredge Hole in Harrietville, Victoria, created by gold mining operations. He remembers it well from family holidays.
Almanac Cricket: Captain Pat gets it right again
February 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
As usual, there was a lot to like about the Test skipper’s performance when the waters got choppy, writes RON REED.
Almanac Poetry: A Boy and His Football
February 11, 2022 by 11 Comments
Michael Pardy makes his Almanac debut with a poem about kids who have a footy in their hands all the time and how it becomes their friend. (Welcome aboard, Michael – Ed.)
Almanac Music: Greatest Hits of 1856 – ‘Gentle Annie’ by Stephen Foster
February 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD discusses an American pre-Civil War popular song, Stephen Foster’s beautiful ballad ‘Gentle Annie’, and examines how it has stood the test of time, presenting a couple of versions as examples.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Olsen Filipaina, trailblazer
February 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The sadness in the rugby league community continues with the news today of the death of Kiwi legend Olsen Filipaina. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to a universally admired and respected player who was a trailblazer for Polynesian footballers seeking to play in the bigger leagues of New Zealand and Australia.
Almanac Tributes: An interview with Jack Styring
February 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
A genuine legend of the Australian turf, the racing gods declared correct weight on the life of renowned racecaller Jack Styring with his passing on February 9th, at the grand age of 92. Recorded back in 2014, Jack graciously opened his home to John Harms and Steve Baker to reflect on his time behind the microphone and the binoculars.
Almanac Footy (Conundrum): Who is the greatest Saint – Rooey, Harves or Baldock?
February 10, 2022 by 10 Comments
Mark Tenny didn’t realise how hard it would be to select ‘the greatest Saint ever’. He explains the conundrum.
Almanac Rugby League: The 2022 All Stars clashes
February 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2022 rugby league season kicks off on Saturday evening with the annual Maori v Indigenous All Stars matches. Ian Hauser provides all the details you need to know.
Almanac Football History – 1858 and all that: the origins of Australian Rules Football
In this extract from his publication on the economics and economic history of the football codes, Tim Harcourt finds that Aussie Rules Football really is ‘a game of our own’ and a social phenomenon that Australians can be truly proud of.