Mathilde de Hauteclocque watches her Swans whilst striving to come to terms with a very different season. A year on, the Swans are contending for the flag once more – still, perhaps, in front of nowt but seagulls. (This piece was originally published in March 2020 – Eds.)
Almanac Book Reviews: Wray Vamplew’s Games People Played by Roy Hay
August 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews Wray Vamplew’s impressive volume on sports histories, dating back centuries in human history.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 9, 1953: St. Kilda v Geelong – ‘Invincible’ Cats
August 18, 2021 by 5 Comments
St. Kilda were the next team to fall to the mighty Cats in the 1953 season, outrun by Geelong in the final quarter. Peter Clark’s series on the Cats’ record run of wins continues.
The 2021 Furphy Literary Awards – And the winners are….
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The winners of The 2021 Furphy Literary Awards for the national open age short story competition and the Junior and Youth age regional competition have been announced. Details above.
Almanac Music: Favourite cover versions
August 17, 2021 by 23 Comments
Great cover versions of songs have been exercising Ian Hauser’s mind of late. He offers several of his top picks.
Almanac (Cartoon) Life: Maybe next year…
August 17, 2021 by 4 Comments
Yvette Wroby is hoping for a better future, for the planet and the Saints…
Almanac Poetry: ‘Women’ – Tommy Mallet
August 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
Death is the theme of Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Women’ as an old man lies dying and his family awaits the inevitable.
Round 22 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pies play Lions for a quarter and a half (Floreat Pica Society)
August 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dave Nadel witnessed some fantastic footy on the weekend…unfortunately for him and fellow Pies fans, it was played by Brisbane. Time to look forward to 2022 and a new beginning.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 22 Review, Round 23 Preview
August 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It might have been a hefty loss against Brisbane, but Cam Hooke was less worried by this result than the previous game against the Hawks. He offers his weekly dose of review and preview for the final time in the 2021 Collingwood men’s season.
Almanac Rugby: 19 in a row
August 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
After the last game provided some hope, the behemoth All Blacks ensured that the Bledisloe Cup will stay on their side of the ditch for another year. Despite the result, Brian the Ruminator sees positives for the upcoming run of home Wallabies Tests.
Peter Bol: Inside the Legends of Our Australian Legend
August 16, 2021 by 3 Comments
Hannah Kuhar has recently been working on the Tokyo Olympic Games and was driven by the wonderful story of Peter Bol to help contextualise the framing of his achievements within the narratives of our greater communities. [Considered and thought provoking – Ed.]
Hawthorn and women’s footy – Back to the future…again
August 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
With the announcement of Hawthorn’s women’s side, Anne Cahill Lambert finally has a side she can really get behind in the AFLW. Her thoughts have turned to the great coaches of the brown and gold and their dedication despite ‘day jobs’ vying for their time…and of course what lies ahead.
Almanac Poetry: Irish
August 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley draws on family history, in particular his Irish ancestors, who, like many of their countryfolk, left their native land to start new lives around the world.
Almanac Teams: Second Eighteen (1980- )
August 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
It might be Rodney Boyd’s ‘Reserves’ for his Number 18 side, but there are plenty of entertaining names who have interesting stories from their time on the biggest stage.
Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: A Powerful 19 straight floors hapless Carlton
August 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A crushing win to the Power smashing Carlton by 95 points in their Round 22 clash was enough to bring a huge smile to the face of any Port Adelaide supporter as it surely did to Nick Kossatch.
The WAFL season keeps rolling on
August 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
WAFL correspondent Les Everett keeps us up to date with developments out west where Brandon Donaldson starred for South Fremantle in the local derby.
A young Bullant taking all before him
August 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Daniel Kelly reports on the emerging, very talented young Bullant, Mutaz Nour. Remember that name!
Almanac (Cartoon) Life: Has anyone noticed?
Yvette Wroby on the world and footy…..