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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 19 Review, Round 20 Preview
July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke presents his review of Collingwood’s loss against Port Adelaide, and previews the Round 20 match against West Coast.
FEARLESS 2021 – Round 19: Coaches Beware! Be Careful What You Wish For
July 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
FEARLESS 2021 casts his eye over a few topical footy issues, and reviews last weekend’s Round 19 matches.
Almanac Music: ‘My Brown Yarra’ – Whirling Furphies
July 27, 2021 by 5 Comments
The Whirling Furphies are one of those great inner city Melbourne bands well-known for their acoustic, roots based folky music. ‘My Brown Yarra’ is one of their classic songs, check it out.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The True Believers’ – Bruce Dawe
July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘The True Believers’ is a footy poem from Bruce Dawe, one of Australia’s greatest and most loved poets.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Statues’ – Tommy Mallet
July 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Statues’ tells of a precious moment when everything is out of reach, except for love.
Almanac Life and Footy: Do it for Frank
July 26, 2021 by 4 Comments
John Gordon shares the poignant life of Frank Temple, from a stint for the Saints’ Thirds cut down by a shoulder injury to a life cut short by the scourge of asbestos, Frank was St Kilda to the core, but family came first.
FEARLESS 2021 – Rounds 17 and 18 Double Header
July 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Fearless shares his thoughts on two rounds beset by uncertainty due to the pandemic, but with upsets and individual brilliance in equal measure.
Almanac Poetry: A Change in the Atmosphere
July 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as “full-on Gothic horror”; eat your heart out, Poe!
Almanac Teams: Sensational Seventeens (1980-)
July 26, 2021 by 6 Comments
Rodney Boyd is working his way up into the high teens, but there are still plenty of brilliant players to choose from for his best of sides since 1980.
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