In a recent post on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, the Almanac’s ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber chronicled the link between the Collins family and the Melbourne Football Club.
Almanac Life: Work/Life Balance
November 3, 2021 by 6 Comments
After a forty year working life Noel McPhee reflects on the various jobs he held over his career as he now prepares for retirement.
Almanac Melbourne Cup: The Almanac Trifectas and Sweep
November 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
After much deliberation and a three vote performance from R. D. Lowrey, this is what the Almanac punting fraternity settled on.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Finding Me’ – Robyn Black
November 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘Seeing Me’ is a poem of finding self by Robyn Black from her most recent release ‘No Straight Lines’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Jono’ – Tommy Mallet
November 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mateship in the bush is the theme of Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Jono’.
Sal’s Preview – Melbourne Cup: What’s the incentive?
November 1, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sal bemoans the lack of field depth for the Melbourne Cup this year, but he might just have some insights to incentivise punters.
Almanac Teams: 24/7 (1980- )
November 1, 2021 by 4 Comments
A handy side is Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 24, plenty of leadership options and a forward line that might leave you with a crick in the neck!
Almanac Books: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ by Ken Haley
November 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Walkley-winning journalist and author Ken Haley has been involved with the Almanac for a long time. His new book ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ is released today (Nov 1).
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Beers: Three Nation Turf Talk
October 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Join us for Three Nation Turf Talk: the Almanac’s Melbourne Cup Eve drinks and chat to pic The Cup trifecta.
Almanac Poetry: Jack-o’-lantern
October 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a new piece about that classic symbol of Halloween, the Jack-o’-lantern.
Almanac Cricket: Remembering Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson.
October 30, 2021 by 12 Comments
It’s been a sad day for Australian cricket with the passing of two former Test greats, Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson. Wayne Ball remembers the two greats.
Grand Final 2021 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Once Upon a Time in the West
October 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
Gareth Meyer and his mate Matt did something different during the AFL Grand Final 2021, they exchanged commentary with one another via text message using favourite footy cliches.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Changeling’ – Robyn Black
October 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
‘Changeling’ is a moving poem from Robyn Black’s collection ‘No Straight Lines’ of a daughter given up at birth by her mother and the anguish felt.
Almanac Music – Gough and The Whitlams: we’ll play chess and drink claret
October 28, 2021 by 11 Comments
Mickey and Claire are off to see The Whitlams tonight. It got him thinking about possible links between music and Prime Ministers.
Sal’s Preview – Derby Day: It’s Christmas Day for Punters!
October 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s Derby Day on Saturday and Sal is here with all of the insights you’ll need to find more than a couple winners.
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