Col Ritchie is a big fan of the Kinks, and ‘Waterloo Sunset’ is one of his favourite songs.
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.
Almanac Life: Marbles
October 15, 2021 by 11 Comments
Col Ritchie reflects back to his primary school days in the late 50s and early 60s and the game of marbles.
Almanac Photo Essay: The Course of a Day, Gherang, Victoria
October 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In this Friday’s post, KD presents a photo essay, consisting of a series of skyscapes taken by him from his Gherang verandah.
Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy
October 15, 2021 by 18 Comments
Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Norm Provan, the 12th Immortal of rugby league, has passed away aged 88. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an icon whose image is preserved in the NRL’s premiership trophy.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Chance’ by Andrew Rule
October 14, 2021 by 12 Comments
Roger Lowrey has loved The Punt since he was a youngster so it’s no surprise he was drawn to Andrew Rule’s latest book, ‘Chance’. Roger, a seasoned Almanacker,offers his review of this book about the shenanigans of some colourful Australian racing identities. And about what people are willing to do to engineer a sting. [Fine review of a great book – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League: Redcliffe-based Dolphins to join the NRL (and the QCup Grand Final)
October 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Redcliffe-based Dolphins consortium has won the licence to become the NRL’s 17th team in 2023. Ian Hauser suggests that ‘now the fun begins’! He also comments on last weekend’s exciting QCup Grand Final between the Norths Devils and the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls.
Almanac Cricket: Fixture schedule for the Australian 2021/22 summer
October 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the cricket season upon us and the First Test less than 60 days away (Covid permitting), The Footy Almanac provides the current schedule for the 2021/22 Australian summer.
The Tsundoku Files: Brave?
October 13, 2021 by 22 Comments
Who would open a book shop in this climate? Well, John Butler has; he explains the what/why/hows of the process.
Almanac Cricket: Ashes Already Alight
October 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
Once, and even still, in jeopardy, the Ashes now look inevitable, with England this week announcing their squad to contest Australia in November. Citrus Bob previews what Australia and England’s outfits may look like in Brisbane – or wherever the First Test is played.
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