Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ eighth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Isaac Cumming and Trent River.
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Collingwood – Floreat Pica Society report by Jim Kesselschmidt
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A better result for the Collingwood faithful as Jim Kesselschmidt reports on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
The Beeaanly Bugle: The Run Home
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The Beeaans’ final three games of the season, as told by Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel in his weekly column about his local basketball team.
Round 6 to Round 8 – Catching up with Saints footy: Horrible Loss to Getting the Saints brand back to Only Playing Last Quarter
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Things have been difficult for Yoshi in Japan. With the effects of Covid on the country, and working three part-time jobs for a living does not leave Yoshi much time for catching up with his favourite footy team. Here are his reports of St Kilda’s past three games.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Eddie Betts’s Shorts’ – Steve Rogers
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Steve Rogers expresses his love of footy with memories of icons of the game, especially Eddie Betts’s shorts.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Fake Bacon’ – Tommy Mallet
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The bush workers are famished, the cupboard is bare, the drink is talking as frustrations take over, and a dusty moth is oblivious to it all. Check out Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Fake Bacon’. [Warning: adult themes – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: In the Good Old Days
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This Tuesday’s poem from Kevin Densley concerns the typical profile of a serial killer back in ‘the good old days’.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby Finals
May 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
The two Super Rugby competitions have ended with the completion of both finals with victories to the Crusaders in NZ, and the Reds in Australia reports Brian The Ruminator.
Round 8 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Mothers’ Day
May 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
John Gordon hasn’t been to the MCG much in recent years (as has been the case for most of us), but his latest visit was on Mothers’ Day, a special occasion to celebrate the many mothers who have given everything for their children; not least of which was the late Ateca Naitanui; Nic’s mum. [Great read: Ed.]
Ice Hockey 1.01: Unique customs (Part 1)
May 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
In the first part of a mini-series, Deakin’s James Wright continues his ‘Hockey 1.01’ journey with a delve into some of the quirks and oddities you can see in the premier ice hockey competition, the NHL.
Almanac Teams: The Elevens Hour (1980- )
May 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Back into the swing of things this week, Rodney Boyd provides his more interesting Number 11s side of the past forty years; this one contains a slow Brownlow winner and a benched premiership captain.
Round 8 – Gold Coast v St Kilda: Saints prevail over Suns in dour contest
May 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck suggests this dour Round 8 clash between Gold Coast and St Kilda could be termed a ‘bad win’ for the Saints if there is such a thing.
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Collingwood
May 9, 2021 by 5 Comments
Phil Hill loves going to watch sporting events. However, he has a pet hate, the assault and insult of the extraneous noise associated with the game as he explains. Phil also reports on the football game he watched, the North and Collingwood Round 8 match which the Pies won by three goals.
Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: A double showdown day
May 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch had two showdowns in one day – a local grudge match and the Port Adelaide v Adelaide clash. In an exciting and long day, he saw plenty of entertaining footy.
Round 8 – Melbourne v Sydney (and lots of other observations): Barry Gibb plays for Sydney
May 9, 2021 by 8 Comments
Pure genius from Old Dog. Who players look like. [So glad you stayed up through the night to write this Old Dog – JTH]
Almanac Soccer: Golden Plains v Bell Park
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Bells Park had a big win against Golden Plains in the local derby soccer match at Bannockburn as Roy Hay reports..
Epitaph for a Triathlete
May 7, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sometimes you can’t have it all, as this Damian Balassone poem reflects.
Round 8 – Sal’s preview: It’s Pie time
May 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli offers some perspective (if little sympathy) on Collingwood’s predicament, before reviewing the AFL round ahead.
Almanac Footy: The Muse – what would happen if it was really a Grand Old Flag?
May 7, 2021 by 4 Comments
With the hopes of Demons supporters justifiably growing, Hayden Kelly shares his personal recollections of some other recent drought-breaking premierships. He also offers a distinctly Gordon St. perspective on what the celebration of a Melbourne flag might look like.
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