Is Kevin Densley’s poem more than simply toilet humour? Could it be a royal flush?
Almanac Olympics: Still a long road to medal justice
October 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
The fight goes on – with new light at the end of the tunnel – for Olympic doping victims, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s W.S. Cox Plate Day Preview – Who could give a Zaaki?
October 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s selections for Moonee Valley this weekend are made. He likes Zaaki to take out the WS Cox Plate this year.
Almanac Horse Racing Reminiscence: The W S Cox Plate
October 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the Cox Plate looming on Saturday, we entered the Almanac vault to revisit a collection of articles which feature this iconic race.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier, reviewed by Ian Hauser
October 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ian Hauser reviews a recent addition to the Gelding Street Press Immortals series, ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier.
‘The artistic spinner…’ by KB Hill
October 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the life and times of Jock Thomlinson who mastered both the art of spin bowling and visual art as well as being a significant figure in Technical Education.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Moths Replace Butterflies’ – Tommy Mallet
October 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
There is a lot going on in the evening air as the wood is chopped suggests Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Moths Replace Butterflies’.
Almanac Book Review: Ashley Mallett’s ‘The Magic of Spin’ by Dan Hoban
October 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Dan Hoban’s take on Ashley Mallett’s release from a couple of years ago on the great spinners who suited up for the Aussie men’s test team (and some who didn’t but perhaps should have).
Almanac Poetry: The Burial of the Sardine
October 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In today’s poem, Kevin Densley winds back the clock to a poem he wrote in his twenties, based upon a stunning painting by Goya.
Almanac Teams: Absolutely 23 (1980- )
October 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
A mouthwatering prospect comes from this side, which team would have a better day out: Rodney Boyd’s Number 18 or Number 23 forward line?
Almanac Life: Elizabeth South Shops 1966-1976
October 17, 2021 by 32 Comments
Swish harks back to a simpler time in his childhood ‘hood of Elizabeth South, when there were local shops run by local people. Featuring smokes, double-cut rolls, offal, more smokes, Amscol Footy Colours and the occasional Strepsil. [A must-read for lovers of everyday life anywhere, with many memories of 60s and 70s life – JTH]
Almanac Boxing: Bigger than big – The Fighting Fury
October 15, 2021 by 7 Comments
There will never be another Muhammad Ali – but are we seeing the next best thing in Tyson Fury, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Cup Day: A climb to the top
October 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s Caulfield Cup Day tomorrow. Sal Ciardulli has studied the form guide and selected his tips for the meeting.
Almanac Rugby League: Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
This John Campbell painting celebrates his day at the 1965 NSWRL Grand Final – even though his beloved Bunnies lost. It was also Norm Provan’s last game for St George. John also penned a few words.
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