Mickey Randall emerges from the mists of freshly wedded bliss to pen a review of the latest amber nectar out of South Australia; Coopers Australian IPA.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
May 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s becoming an all too familiar refrain for Pies fans – lack of application and execution resulted in yet another loss. Cam Hooke’s hurting too, but he has some ideas for the Kangaroos game.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Zero. Zilch. Nada. (Floreat Pica Society)
May 3, 2021 by 4 Comments
Andrew Fithall gave it his all for the FPS this week – for those Pies fans who would rather not relive the game in all its detail, Andrew’s provided a couple of anecdotes to smooth over the rough edges.
Almanac Rugby Union: An unseasonably warm day for rugby
May 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg A is back at the rugby union on an unseasonably warm May afternoon in Adelaide. Old Collegians are playing host to the Adelaide Uni Blacks and crowd watching is a sideline attraction to an enjoyable afternoon.
Round 7 – Sydney v Geelong: Oh, ye of little faith!
May 2, 2021 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin watched, but couldn’t watch, her Swans as they tackled Geelong at the SCG. Somehow, in the end, she managed to see it through in a most peculiar way.
Round 7 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: Saints respond to May Day call on May Day
May 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck hopes his Saints have turned the corner after their demolition of Hawthorn on May Day.
Almanac Soccer: Corio v Whittlesea United
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Roy Hay reports on local soccer in Geelong where Corio and Whittlesea played a 2 all draw.
Ice Hockey 1.01: A Day At The Hockey
May 2, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin University student James Wright continues his weekly column about ice hockey. This week, he writes about his experience at the last NHL game he went to in San Jose.
Round 6 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: A St Kilda’s state of mind
May 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby stopped writing for the Almanac when St Kilda gave her little joy. There just wasn’t much to say. But with higher expectations in 2021 and disappointing performances, pictures tell it so much better.
Almanac Music: Jeff Lang at the Trinity Sessions
April 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
With live music slowly making a comeback, Greg A went to see Jeff Lang perform as part of the Trinity Sessions. He was blown away by Lang’s marvellous musical skills on a fine night.
Round 7 – Sal’s preview: It’s just a matter of time!
April 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli casts his keen eye over Round 7 and presents his thoughts and predictions for the matches.
Almanac Humour: Words That Make You Squirm
April 30, 2021 by 14 Comments
Do you have words that make you squirm? KD certainly does, and writes about one of them.
Almanac Life: The Grandfather
April 30, 2021 by 6 Comments
As he emerges from the fog of general anaesthetic, Smokie observes a fellow patient trying to cope with harsh reality of life’s wider struggles.
Balcony Banter Bonanza: No matching the MCG!
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The sheer pleasure of being back at the footy at the MCG has dominated recent posts on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’. Teenage GWS fan Nicholas Quinlan and Demons historian Lynda Carroll add their thoughts after their recent experiences.
Almanac Books: The Furphy Anthology 2020
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Taken from the cream of entries into last year’s Furphy Literary Award, The Furphy Anthology 2020 contains sixteen of the best stories on the topic of ‘Australian Life’.
The Furphy Literary Award 2021
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Just a friendly reminder that entries for the Furphy Literary Award for 2021 close on April 30. More details in this post.
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: The first wreath
April 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob observed similarities between the observance of Anzac Day and the decline of his Magpies when he took in their recent clash with the Bombers.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 8: Turbulent times and ta-ta to Trent
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league correspondent Ian Hauser is happy to observe further signs of new life in what initially looked like an all too predictable season. The retiring Trent Merrin also gets a well-deserved salute.
‘Derby Day Looms……’ by KB Hill
April 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
KB Hill traces the history of the local Wangaratta ‘derby’, Wangaratta Rovers v Wangaratta Magpies.
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