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.
Round 18 – GWS v Sydney Swans: Almost as triumphant as Beethoven’s Ninth!
July 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
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!
Round 18 – Collingwood v Carlton: Thrashed (Floreat Pica Society)
July 19, 2021 by 2 Comments
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
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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.
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