Matt Zurbo shares more music experiences from his younger days; this time, a performance by the Sunnyboys, and a girlfriend named Sonja. [Warning: Adult themes mentioned. -Ed]
Almanac Poetry: ‘Wiregrass Cuts’ – Tommy Mallet
October 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
A wiregrass cut is one of the hazards working in the bush Tommy Mallet’s poem suggests.
FEARLESS 2021 – Grand Final: The Big Dance goes national for the second year running
October 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A final Fearless wrap up of the AFL Grand Final for 2021 between the two best sides of the season.
Almanac Teams: Catch 22 (1980- )
October 11, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 22s include names from the Netherlands, USA, PNG and one figure so imposing he might as well have had his own country!
Almanac Poetry: Vienna Dream
October 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Although they lived in the same city – Vienna – in the same era, there is a school of thought that Schubert and Beethoven never actually met. Along these lines, this week’s poem from Kevin Densley speculates upon what a near-miss would have looked like.
Almanac Life Lessons: I must not argue with the umpire
October 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
E.regnans recalls being unfairly dismissed from a game of primary school “Cutter’s Out”. Oh, the injustice!
Almanac Poetry: No Straight Lines – Robyn Black
October 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Robyn Black is a well known Goulburn Valley poet and her latest release is ‘No Straight Lines’ published by Ginninderra Press.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Bunyip’ – Robyn Black.
October 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘Bunyip’ by Robyn Black is from her latest book of poetry, ‘No Straight Lines’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’ – Roland Perry
October 8, 2021 by 5 Comments
Joe Root will be a welcome arrival for the Ashes while a ruthless predecessor is again under scrutiny nearly 100 years after his successful but ill-starred campaign, writes Ron Reed in his review of Roland Perry’s new book, ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview: Guineas Day Preview – A Hit for Six
October 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli checks out the form for the Caulfield Carnival and Royal Randwick this weekend and selects his tips for a winner or two.
Almanac Life: Friday Night Rivers
October 8, 2021 by 7 Comments
The gathering storm, the carpark, a mystery man, and squawking magpies are all part of Kate Birrell’s day before she sets off on her jog.
Almanac Archives: Raising Arizona
October 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
From the Footy Almanac Archives ten years ago, these thoughts were on Trucker Slim’s mind.
Almanac Life (and Music): Sheepish Confessions
October 8, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sheepish confessions … we all have things we like that make us feel a little embarrassed, whether it be a band or film, or something similar. In this Friday’s column, KD makes a sheepish confession, and invites Almanackers to share one of their own.
Almanac Rugby League: Farewell Benji Marshall
October 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to NRL and NZ rugby league great Benji Marshall who has announced his retirement.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final: The last word
October 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Almanac’s rugby league editor Ian Hauser has the last word on the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: Weddings Parties Anything ‘Roaring Days’
October 6, 2021 by 12 Comments
In the 15th of his reviews of classic Australian albums, Smokie looks back on “Roaring Days” by Weddings Parties Anything, an album to which he has found himself turning during Melbourne’s lockdown
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRL Grand Final Review: Panthers triumph!
October 5, 2021 by 2 Comments
Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Mark Courtney (South Sydney) return to review Sunday night’s absorbing 2021 NRL Grand Final.
Almanac Baseball: MLB Postseason Preview
October 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
Brian The Ruminator puts forward his thoughts about the forthcoming Major League Baseball season.
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