The life of a swan on Albert Park Lake seems quite carefree compared to our rollercoaster lives at the moment thinks Jan Courtin.
Almanac Olympics: First Olympian almost a hero
August 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Edwin Flack is a name familiar to many for his exploits at the re-birth of the Olympic Games some 125 years ago. Harold Peacock has uncovered another who might well have left Flack in the shade on the track, but achieved great deeds elsewhere… [This is well worth a read – Ed.]
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: The view from Bangkok (Floreat Pica Society)
August 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Paul McKay corresponds from Thailand for this week’s FPS Report after the Pies were outclassed by the Hawks.
Almanac Rugby – Lions tour ends, Bledisloe begins
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It was the best of rugby, it was the worst of rugby. Brian the Ruminator on a tale of two tests, with the Bledisloe opener and the British and Irish Lions tour closer in South Africa.
Almanac Music: She Passed By Me At The Fair (Song Lyric)
August 9, 2021 by 6 Comments
Something a little different from Kevin Densley – his most recent song lyric, written only weeks ago. ‘With Irish ancestry on both sides of my family, this lyric for a traditional-sounding Irish folk ballad was bound to come out sooner or later. Imagine these words in a brief, melodic song, wistfully sung.’
Almanac Teams: First Eighteen (1980- )
August 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Talk about a stacked forwardline! Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 18 side has a glittering goalkicking group who would scare the pants of any bunch of defenders.
Almanac Olympics – Tokyo 2020: Thoughts From the Couch
August 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
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!
August 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
August 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
August 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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.
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