Edward P. Olsen runs through a laundry list of the recently wound up Tokyo Olympics’ best and most entertaining moments for a family watching on from an Australian couch.
Almanac Life: Crossing The Road
August 9, 2021 by 21 Comments
Some musings from Dips O’Donnell as he moves into lockdown mode once again.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: And the battle for fourth just became really interesting.
August 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The final spot in the eight is up for grabs as St Kilda records a stirring victory over Sydney to keep them in the race for the finals.
Round 21 – St. Kilda v Sydney: Saints swamp Swans in all round four quarter display
August 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck is more than pleased with St Kilda’s unexpected win against Sydney which keeps their finals hopes alive.
Round 21 – Richmond v North Melbourne: In praise of the humble matchday report
August 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
John Green remembers the glory days of the matchday report with this example of the genre.
Round 21 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Nothing is a given in the world of Aussie Rules!
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Pre-match, Nick Kossatch was worried ‘Showdown’ between the Power and the Crows would result in the underdog winning as happened in some other Round 21 matches but fortunately for him the Power scraped home in a thriller.
Almanac Olympics: Boomers – Mills, a hero cast in bronze
August 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Respected journalist Ron Reed continues his magnificent informative reports of events from the Tokyo Olympics. This report focuses upon the efforts of the bronze winning Boomers particularly the integral role played by Patty Mills for the team.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 20: The rest of ‘bitsa’ Rd 19…3 from here and 6 from there = 9 games!
August 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Paul Thomson reviews the Round 20 matches, and as always, in his fearless manner.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Gold medal settled on penalties as Canada wins and Trump fumes
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Roy Hay continues his excellent coverage of events from the Tokyo Olympics, today the women’s soccer.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Matildas’ fighting finish comes up short
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The Matildas trailed for much of their bronze medal play-off game against the United States but never chucked it in. Roy Hay reports.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Another week, another lockdown!
August 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s thoughts and tips are in for a make or break Round 21 for teams fighting for the Final Eight.
Almanac Footy: 140 Years of Footy at the SCG – First Intercolonial Game
August 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Rod Gillett reminds footy fans that 140 years ago today the first intercolonial football match was played between NSW and Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Almanac (Cartoon) Life: Covid conundrums
August 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday she nailed the travails of Saints’ supporters; today it’s a series of reflection of Covid in the spotlight. Again, no words needed.
Almanac Music: Favourite Songs of the Half-Remembered Kind
August 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Do you have songs you really like but, for an extended period of time, can only partially remember them? In this Friday’s post, KD asks Almanackers this question, and puts forward an example of his own.
Almanac Book Reviews – William Westerman’s ‘Merger’ by Jamie Simmons
August 6, 2021 by 6 Comments
Jamie Simmons read William Westerman’s recent release ‘Merger’ on the events of 1996 between Fitzroy and Brisbane and here shares his thoughts.
Almanac Olympics – Track and Field: Why history said it was a big ask for Bol
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reed looks back over Olympic Games history to put into context the achievements of Australia’s latest sporting sensation, Peter Bol.
Almanac Music – More of Vanilla Fudge: ‘Eleanor Rigby’
August 5, 2021 by 4 Comments
Following on from Col Ritchie’s earlier post on Vanilla Fudge, his fellow fan Ian Hauser offers a few more thoughts about the band’s eponymous 1967 album.
Round 20 – St Kilda v Carlton: There goes another season and the hot air of expectation
August 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
Yvette Wroby knew her Saints were in trouble when they were favourites against the self-deprecating Blues and their supporters….Saints by a million they said!
Round 21 – AFL Fixture: Who is your team playing this round?
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The Round 21 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information in the event of re-scheduling.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 21: Tight at the top
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This weekend’s NRL Round 21 looks like it will shape the top four and go some way to sorting out the 5-way battle for the last two finals spots. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on another good round in prospect.
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