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 Books: ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ – A review
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
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KB Hill recalls his old mate, the colourful Frank Griffin – an old-fashioned ‘stirrer’ from way back.
Balcony Banter: All in the family
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
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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.
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