Roy Hay’s history of the involvement of aboriginal players in Australian Football is now available in a paperback edition. Read more about this book here. [Includes links to reviews – Ed]
Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere by Roy Hay
November 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Poetry: ‘Peanuts and Bread’ – Tommy Mallet
November 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The power of the wind in the bush can be awesome as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Peanuts and Bread’ shows.
Almanac Teams: Plenty more of 24 (1980- )
November 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some father-sons, favourite sons and a plucky redhead synonymous with Summer head Rodney Boyd’s side this week.
Almanac Poetry: Kitchen
November 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The kitchen is far from a bastion of domestic bliss, moreso a den of violence in this week’s poem from Kevin Densley.
Almanac Cricket: Cure for concussion? Get rid of the lid…
November 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Are cricket helmets working as intended? Has their cultural and behavioural impact been flawed? Wayne Ball thinks cricket needs to shake up how it views the relationship between the game and concussion; or worse.
Almanac Books: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’
November 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from his new book, ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling In The Time Of Covid’, Ken Haley has a matter of hours to get out of Cuba, is at the mercy of an American immigration official, has to find a place to stay, and is worried for his hat – all while wondering what Covid is all about.
Almanac Football Obituary: Vale Russell Ebert
November 6, 2021 by 9 Comments
Russell Ebert made an immediate impact on Andy Thurlow one Saturday afternoon in July 1970. Fifty-one years later, on the death of Ebert, Andy reflects on how his admiration for Ebert grew and grew over the years.
Almanac Horse Racing: Sal’s Preview – An Elleegant Way to Close
November 5, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sal Ciardulli presents his final preview for 2021 with his tips for this weekend’s racing at Flemington.
Almanac Horse Racing: Verry good reasons to keep the faith
November 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
It wasn’t hard to recognise who might beat the favourite in the Melbourne Cup, says Ron Reed as he counts his money.
Almanac Books: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ken Haley’s new book, ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ is a wonderful account of an unlikely and eventful overseas adventure undertaken when most sensible people were cooped up safely at home.
Almanac Life: Dad and Monet
November 5, 2021 by 13 Comments
Serenity is the new gold according to Dips O’Donnell as he reflects on his dad’s life as he found peace and contentment in the twilight years of his existence.
Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ – A review
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bob Utber’s recent release, ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ is reviewed in latest edition of ‘The Yorker’ by Trevor Ruddell.
Almanac Footy Elections: Board Nominee Jennifer Holdstock with some thoughts on the future of the Hawthorn Football Club
November 5, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Hawthorn Football Club is having a genuine election – for two Board positions. Candidate Jennifer Holdstock outlines her agenda for change.
Almanac Teams: A Real Bushrangers’ Australian Test Cricket Eleven
November 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
As cricket season is now here, KD puts forward an Australian Test cricket team of historical bushrangers, as a companion piece to his Almanac post where he selected a real bushrangers’ football team.
Almanac Music (History): Cheeky Beatle John
November 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
John Lennon showed a capacity for ‘taking the mickey’ from the very early days of The Beatles. Today is the anniversary of one of his better efforts!
Almanac Baseball – Atlanta Braves win the World Series: one of the lowest ranked teams to win it all
November 4, 2021 by 6 Comments
Richard Marlow is perplexed that the Atlanta Braves even made the World Series let alone won it! He’s looking for answers.
‘Iceberg dairy fresh butter…’ by KB Hill
November 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls his old mate, the colourful Frank Griffin – an old-fashioned ‘stirrer’ from way back.
Almanac Opinion: Jordan De Goey
Old Dog might not agree with all that Jordan De Goey stands for (he doesn’t know him to be fair…) but he’ll defend to the death his right to a fair trial.