Frank Taylor valiantly reports for the Floreat Pica Society on Collingwood’s disappointing loss to Carlton on an emotional occasion for all footy fans.
Almanac Life – Old Movies for Modern Kids
July 19, 2021 by 4 Comments
Some movies are classics for a reason. Matt Quartermaine has named a wide selection from several genres and decades condensed into the category of ‘old movies’ perfect for viewing with kids of most ages.
Almanac (Covid) Life – Lockdown submarine
July 19, 2021 by 8 Comments
All you need is love sometimes…in this time and place E.r was moved to share a local riff on one of Ringo’s finest moments while living in lockdown.
Almanac Basketball: Historic Mines
July 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock relates the wonderful story of Sidney Mines, from his journey as an African American man from the civil rights conflict area of southern USA to Australia and becoming a basketball legend in Queensland.
Almanac Teams: Saccharine Sixteen (1980- )
July 19, 2021 by 3 Comments
A few players who wore Number 16 in recent decades caught Rodney Boyd’s eye for their more interesting feats or foibles…including one player with a surprising basketball background.
Almanac Poetry: Sickle Moon
July 19, 2021 by 4 Comments
This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley looks in detail at the sickle (or crescent) moon – compared to its gibbous and full cousins, it is found wanting!
Almanac Rugby: Australia v France (The Decider)
July 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
The Wallabies in a more disciplined and determined display of rugby win the deciding match in the Trophee des Bicentenaires reports Brian The Ruminator.
Round 18 – St Kilda v Port Adelaide: A day of barracking for and against the Saints
July 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch had his heart in two places; against the Saints in Melbourne playing his team the Power, and for the BITS Saints in Rockhampton. The results caused mixed feelings as he explains in his match report of the games.
Almanac Cricket- West Indies v Australia T20 Series Review: Crunched in the Caribbean
July 18, 2021 by 7 Comments
Missing some star players, it was a miserable T20 series against the West Indies for the Aussies as Luke Reynolds reports in his review of the series.
Almanac Footy: Vale – Serge
July 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
Warren Tapner pays a fitting tribute to Carlton great Sergio Silvagni, who passed away a few days ago.
Gravel & Mud: Chris Fagan’s Preface
July 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
As you will see over the coming days, as the Almanac publishes this series of extracts, Gravel & Mud is full of wonderful yarns.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: The Great Number 1
July 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli remembers Carlton great Sergio Silvagni, and presents his thoughts and tips for the Round 18 matches.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Ainslie Women’s Division 2 – Round 5
July 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Another tough match for the Ainslie Tricolours as they go down to the Riverina Lions as reported by Declan Kerlett in prose, verse and image.
Almanac Books: Introducing Gravel & Mud – An Anthology of Football in the Mountains of Western Tasmania
July 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tony Newport, John Carswell and Chris Carswell have compiled a classic anthology of footy stories from the west coast of Tasmania. Here’s some info about the book. Look out for some stories from the book to be published here in the coming days. [A ripper – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Review: Consolation for Queensland but challenges ahead
July 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac editor Sean Mortell, holidaying in Far North Queensland, offers his thoughts on Origin III and the 2021 series as a whole.
Almanac Footy (heartbreak): She was teasing me all along
July 15, 2021 by 7 Comments
Earlier this week, Chris Bracher poured his heart out over his beloved South Melbourne. Now he’s lost her again to the uncertainties of the far north. Oh, the pain!
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Review: Face saved but series lost
July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
State of Origin author Liam Hauser reviews last night’s final game in 2021 and offers his thoughts on the overall flow of the series.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Gideon Haigh (July 23) [at this stage still going ahead]
July 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
Almanac/Odd Friday lunches are back on the menu in 2021 after a brief pause – next up on July 23 acclaimed author and South Yarra CC strokemaker Gideon Haigh will be talking about his latest book on the intriguing mid-20th century figure that is ‘Doc’ Evatt. [Going ahead until further notice – Ed]
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