Swish Schwerdt pays tribute to Russell Ebert, a universally loved footballer – a true champion on and off the field.
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
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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.
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
November 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mateship in the bush is the theme of Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Jono’.
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