They’re racing at Ouyen today (Sunday) so we are reprising Kevin Densley’s memoir of the trots:
The smell of burning mallee roots is a fond memory for Kevin Densley of the Ouyen Harness Races many years ago.
Balcony Banter: The Only Way is Up
March 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
MCC member and Hawks’ supporter Grant Fraser reports on Hawthorn’s Round 1 clash against North Melbourne. This report first appeared in Balcony Banter.
Balcony Banter: Six months of speculation, two hours of answers
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Six months is a long time to wait for the new footy season, but two hours of footy can be even longer as Richmond supporter and MCC member, Dave Russell reported recently in the Balcony Banter.
Balcony Banter: The Company of Legends
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll shares her delight at the unfurling of Melbourne’s 2021 Premiership flag at the MCG. Her article first appeared in Balcony Banter.
Almanac Music: Absolute Game Changers – A Song That Shook Your World
March 25, 2022 by 13 Comments
According to Kevin Densley, we all have a song that is an ‘absolute game changer’ for us, a particular one that shakes up our world and changes it in some fundamental way. He puts forward his own choice, and asks Almanackers to do the same.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Fifty years on, the Blues do it again.
March 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
Carlton’s tremendous win in their season opener reminded Bluebagger Matt Harvey of games half a century ago. This delightful memoir (which includes mentions of characters then, and now) is a quiet acknowledgement of life and footy.
Round 2 – Sal’s Preview: Freed Willie, Round 2 tips, and Turf Time
March 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and selections for AFL Round 2, and tips for the racing at Moonee Valley and Rosehill.
Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2021 Round 5 and NRL 2022 Round 3
March 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian reflects on the high and lows from the rugby games that just passed, while we all look forward to the derby game between the Cowboys and the Broncos this weekend.
There once was a round of footy: Edition 1.
March 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We welcome occasional rhymester and writer, the elusive Troy Brunel-O’Peerents who has chosen the poetic form of his homeland, Ireland, to report on Round 1 of the AFL season. We were not expecting match reports in haiku and we’ve been enjoying them for a decade. Now we’re rapt to be getting match reports as limericks.
Round 2 – Essendon v Brisbane: Quietly confident
March 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pards retains his confidence in the Bombers and expects them to win their Round 2 match against the Lions by 8 points .
Round 1 – St Kilda v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – autumn clarity
March 22, 2022 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob is back with a footy haiku about the Collingwood win over St Kilda.
Almanac Soccer: 5 Star Performance As South Remain Top Of The Ladder
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke recaps South’s convincing win over Hume City last Friday Night, with something bizarre that had happened early in the first half. Find out what happened along with a video of the match highlights to see for yourself
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Deja Vu
March 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Collingwood supporter Jackson Mansell attended the Carlton v Richmond Round 1 match and felt a sense of deja vu as he explains.
1986
March 22, 2022 by 6 Comments
Two stars crossed paths and missed the real show in the sky in Damian Balassone’s tongue in cheek look back at 1986.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Lions roar past Power
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port fan Nick Kossatch analyses a high-pressure match at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Fort on world record pace (briefly) as the Lions fly home.
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After a quarter of footy, Shane Reid was considering whether Peter Hudson had something to worry about. [Great Maths from the English teacher – Ed] But Mr Darcy Fort fell off the early pace. The Lions, trailing for much of the game, lifted and got home.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A win is the perfect way to start the season and ring in a new week according to Paul McKay who provides the FPS report for the Pies resolute victory over the Saints.
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