The bush may be tough when there’s work to done but its natural beauty cannot be denied as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘These Shifting Greys’ implies.
Almanac Life: Macbeth marks strongly but misses to the near side
August 23, 2021 by 4 Comments
There’s luckily no curse to reckon with for Mickey Randall as his pub preoccupation serves as the matinee for a Shakespearean tragedy…or is it the other way around?
Round 23 – Essendon v Collingwood: Pies’ annus horribilis ends with a whimper (Floreat Pica Society)
August 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
The good news is that Steve Fahey was reminded of the final round of 1987 while watching this week’s games – often considered the best round of footy in recent history. The bad news is Collingwood have inhabited a similar low rung of the ladder to that of 34 years ago…and in 2021 there were no last hurrahs, only a whimper.
Round 23 – St. Kilda v Fremantle: Saints lock out Dockers in striking performance
August 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
No finals this season for Braham Dabscheck’s Saints, but at least they ended it with a bang. He’s now looking forward to next year, and the rapidly approaching women’s season.
Almanac Book Review – Jason Goldsmith and Lucas Gillard’s ‘Be My Guest’ by Roy Hay
August 23, 2021 by 8 Comments
An interesting and extensive look at the overseas football/soccer players who have visted Australian shores is the subject of Roy Hay’s latest book review.
Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Part 2 (Saints march into the prelim)
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Nick Kossatch adds to his latest piece on both the AFL’s nailbiter between Port Adelaide and the Bulldogs and local footy in central Queensland with the BITS Saints en route to a big final.
Almanac Teams: Noteable Nineteens (1980- )
August 23, 2021 by 6 Comments
With Number 19 we start getting into the ‘non-starting’ numbers for Rodney Boyd’s sides since 1980. Of course there are many quality players in most jumpers, but some tend to attract more of a certain type of player, making the job just that little bit harder…
Almanac (Cartoon) Life: Covid-19 lockdowns have taught me…
August 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
One constant for Yvette Wroby over all of the lockdowns has been Colin the dog’s nightly toilet trips…and the night sky.
Almanac Poetry: Five Miles from…
August 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this Monday’s poem, Kevin Densley looks at the situation of the most iconic dog in Australian folklore.
Finals Week 1 – Where and when
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Week 1 of the Finals is here. Check out where and the teams are playing.
Almanac Music: Vale Don Everly
August 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Roger Lowrey pays tribute to a star voice of his youth, Don Everly, who passed away recently.
Round 23 – Essendon v Collingwood: Dare to dream!
August 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A good win to the Bombers over Collingwood in their Round 23 match cements their place in the Final 8, and who knows, dreams may come true for Essendon supporters.
Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Part 1: Gray matters
August 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch reviews Port Adelaide’s nail biting victory over the Western Bulldogs. The win moves the Power into second position on the ladder at the end of the home and away matches.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 22 Review: Penultimate Round Bravos
August 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 reviews the penultimate round of the AFL season, and also presents some thoughts about retiring players.
Almanac Footy: Sad Footy Ovals
August 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
During his travels Paul Buxton came across a very sad footy oval.
Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: And then there are Eight
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Sal Ciardulli previews the last round of the AFL home and away season for 2021.
Almanac Music: Music is your only friend.
August 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
Along with football, a great love of music is an an integral part of life for Richard Griffiths. His musical tastes and influences are examined, and together with bands he played with, enables Richard to fulfil the joy and experience that music provides.
Almanac Poetry: Miner Poets – ABC Radio National ‘History Listen’
August 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘Miner Poets’ is an ABC Radio National ‘History Listen’ program examining the songs and verse from the mining communities of west coast Tasmania.
Almanac Humour: He’s Got The Whole World In His Pants – Mondegreens
August 20, 2021 by 22 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD writes about the unusual and typically amusing phenomenon of mondegreens – those mishearings/misinterpretations usually associated with songs and poems. [Thanks to ‘Swish’ Schwerdt for using the word in a response to a previous post of mine; it inspired this piece – KD]
Round 23: A wonderful reminder that sport plays a vital role in many lives
In the wake of one of the most exciting rounds of the AFL in recent memory, Jan Courtin looks back on the comforting role footy has played for her in troubling times – with a bonus rundown of the (surprising for some!) Swans season so far.