Collingwood put their fans out of their misery early this season but the footy joy is still there to be experienced – at Auskick, writes Nicole Kelly. Even if it did feel like -2.2 degrees in Beaufort.
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: ‘Half a chicken & chips’ with Covey and the Coodabeens (postponed)
July 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
The next Almanac Odd Friday Lunch is on Aug 13. Enjoy an afternoon of merriment with Ian Cover and (maybe) some of the other Coodabeens as we celebrate their new book.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: A Golden Week
July 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
After a golden week for the Aussies at the Olympics, Sal turns his attention to the fortunes of the competing teams in their Round 20 matches as he presents his thoughts and selections.
Almanac Books: ‘Half a Chicken & Chips’ – a new book from the Coodabeen Champions
July 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Coodabeen Champions have a new book coming out, ‘Half a Chicken & Chips’. Fifty yarns ‘tumble out of the pages as a cavalcade of characters share their 15 minutes of fame with the wireless wags’. A book not to be missed! Ian Cover introduces the collection of footy yarns.
Almanac Life: Pre-Marital Counselling
July 30, 2021 by 17 Comments
The things you have to do to get married during the cricket season! Smokie fondly remembers the lead up to his marriage to Margaret.
Almanac Music: Australian Winter Songs – Name a Personal Favourite.
July 30, 2021 by 28 Comments
Summer and music go so well together, as everyone knows. What about winter and music? In this piece, KD asks Almanackers to nominate a favourite winter song, and provides one of his own.
Almanac Obituary: Erik Pootjes
July 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
It took him a while to get around to writing it, but Mark Poustie’s obituary for his friend Erik Pootjes is a tale of friendship bonded by a mutual love of rock climbing.
Almanac Book Review: Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’ reviewed by Ben Kirkby
July 29, 2021 by 9 Comments
Deakin Uni Creative Writing student Ben Kirkby had never read a Stephen King novel, and still hasn’t. But he was drawn to King’s ‘On Writing’. So engaged, Ben felt compelled to take notes. He eventually turned those notes into this review. [Lots of good tips here, as you would expect – JTH]
Balcony Banter – Seasonal Superstition
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll’s family have a number of superstitions when its comes to assessing the Demons’ prospects. She explained them in a recent post on the MCC Members’ blog, ‘Balcony Banter’.
The Weightlifter Retires
July 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
With the Olympics in mind, Damian Balassone has a quick and pertinent poem for the reader’s contemplation.
Round 19 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: Freedom 21
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Simmons wound up alone at a nervous ‘Gabba on the weekend, masked and ready. As always, his line of sight illuminates only the worthiest of details.
Round 20 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Round 20 AFL footy fixture – with link to the AFL’s website for up-to-the-minute information about re-scheduling.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 20: Sorting out time
July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This is the Round we’ve been waiting for! The clashes at the top of the ladder could well sort out both the minor premiers and the top four. Or will the Roosters spoil it for the Eels? Ian Hauser is excited by the prospect of top quality rugby league across this weekend.
‘Wangaratta’s anonymous Olympian……’ by KB Hill
July 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill caught up with ‘Wangaratta’s anonymous Olympian’, Marion Gray, who represented Australia in Fencing at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
Almanac Olympics – Rowing: The sport with an oarsome history
July 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
Australia has a glittering history within the sport of rowing at the Olympics – Tokyo too has proved to be bountiful. Ron Reed drinks in the success, and recounts his memories of the Oarsome Foursome. (Fantastic insight – Eds).
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Shades of ’82: cynicism and the world game
July 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On Tuesday night in the Tokyo Olympics’ women’s soccer competition, The Matildas and the United States played out a dull draw. Roy Hay critiques the coaching of the game and the contribution such matches make to sport.
Almanac Footy: Remembering The Seventies – Carlton Full-Forward Peter McKenna
July 28, 2021 by 3 Comments
Collingwood great Peter McKenna spent a season with the Carlton Football Club in 1977. Warren Tapner examines McKenna’s time at the club in his report that first appeared on the Blueseum website in 2015.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 6, 1953: Geelong v South Melbourne – 1952 flag unfurled
July 28, 2021 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark’s newest entry to his series on Geelong’s record run of wins sees the Cats unfurl thier premiership flag before trouncing South Melbourne.
Round 19 – Carlton v North Melbourne: ‘They know we’re coming…!’
July 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
‘They know we’re coming’ was a former promotional slogan for the Blues but Peter Fuller wonders if, and when that may happen.
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