After his Arctic exploits a couple of years ago, Richard Marlow now hangs about at Charters Towers in Far North Queensland. Here’s an update on his meanderings.
Almanac Life: Vale John ‘Strop’ Cornell
July 23, 2021 by 6 Comments
John ‘Strop’ Cornell has died at the age of 80. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an iconic figure in Australian television and sport.
Round 18 – Haiku Bob: slammed shut
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob found similarities between the current Covid situation and the performance of Collingwood in Round 18.
Almanac History: Almanacs Through The Ages
July 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD presents a very short history of almanacs in words and images.
Almanac Music: More of Procol Harum
July 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Inspired by Col Ritchie’s recent homage to the Procol Harum classic, ‘A whiter shade of pale’, Ian Hauser recalls two other songs from the same album which he deems worthy of recognition.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: Mind the gap!
July 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mind the gap! The NRL’s Round 19 features a host of matches between the high flyers and the also rans. Ian Hauser tries to find something to get excited about.
Gravel & Mud: Martin Flanagan’s introduction
July 21, 2021 by 7 Comments
Martin Flanagan recalls life on the West Coast of Tasmania with its places, and characters and its distinctive footy. This piece of fine story-telling is the introduction to Gravel & Mud, an anthology put together by Tony Newport and the Carswell brothers Chris and John.
Tokyo Summer Olympics – will history repeat?
July 21, 2021 by 7 Comments
This piece was published originally in March 2020, with the Olympics to be cancelled. We’re now on the precipice of the Games finally taking place, albeit behind closed doors. Glen! gave us the background on the Tokyo Olympics and previous cancellations of the Games, as significant now as then.
Almanac Memoir: 1955 – through the eyes of a child. Sporting Heroes.
July 21, 2021 by 17 Comments
It’s 1955 and six year old Allan Grant is living in Balaclava. This brilliant memoir covers all of his early sporting loves – and is a look into the life of Melbourne at this time. The saints, visits from Arthur Morris, Dad’s brickie mate who plays for North Melbourne, connections to racing and the Stawell Gift, tennis, the Olympics on the horizon and a Grandma who only went out with Brownlow medalists. Fine memoir from Allan.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when your favourite team is playing
July 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s crunch time for a number of teams this round. Check out all the details of who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 19. [These details are subject to change – Ed]
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 5, 1953: Richmond v Geelong – Goninon punts 11 in the wet
July 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
Missing their two dominant rovers, the Cats bludgeoned Richmond in Round Five of the 1953 season, with spearhead George Goninon booting double figures. Peter Clark details the victory in the newest entry to his series.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
Losing to Carlton hurts says Cam Hooke as he reviews the Round 18 match, and looks ahead to the Round 19 clash against the Power.
Round 18 – GWS v Sydney Swans: Almost as triumphant as Beethoven’s Ninth!
July 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
The triumph of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony came to mind as Jan Courtin watched the Swans roll onto victory in their game against the Giants.
Almanac Music: ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’
July 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ is one of the greatest songs ever written according to Col Ritchie. Gary Brooker performs in concert the song he wrote with Keith Reid, and recorded by Procol Harum in 1967.
FEARLESS 2021 – Double Header Rounds 15 and 16: …and another thing I’ve been wondering lately…
July 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2021 catches up his match reports with those for Rounds 15 and 16. He also offers his thoughts of some current footy issues.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Carlton: Football in the Time of Covid
July 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
Covid has certainly played havoc for Merv Collins and his football going days as he explains the trials and tribulations of this time.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Scratchy Greys’
July 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
Awaking from the stupor of deep sleep can leave the mind with the fear of dread as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Scratchy Greys’ implies.
Almanac History: Old Grandstands
July 19, 2021 by 9 Comments
Grandstands come in all shapes and sizes. Col Ritchie has come across one incorporating a huge tree trunk at Beech Forest in the Otways long ago. It’s a ripper!
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