Remember live music? Died Pretty finally got to play their much delayed gig at the Croxton Park Hotel. Mick Symons was glad to be there.
Seve – Part 7: Ryder Cup Continuation
April 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A continuation of Seve at the Ryder Cup in 1985 and 1987, as told bynDeakin University student Connor Schmidtke in the seventh of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 14, 1952: Footscray v Geelong – Menacing Dogs chase Cats
April 28, 2021 by 5 Comments
Geelong’s next challenge was a tricky encounter against Footscray at the Western Oval. Meanwhile, the Helsinki Olympics were in full swing. Peter Clark continues his series on the record-breaking Geelong team of 1952-53.
Round 6 – Carlton v Brisbane: Three out of four will never do
April 28, 2021 by 3 Comments
After a week of criticism, Carlton offered three-quarters of a response. John Butler offers his view on what was missing
Club rugby: It has a real community feel to it.
April 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg A reports on a superb day of rugby – and other sports – at Brighton (Adelaide).
Round 7 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture: Playing details for your team
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Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing for Round 7.
The Unsung – Round 6: Jacob Koschitzke and Darcy Cameron
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ sixth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Jacob Koschitzke and Darcy Cameron.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: A Massed Gathering
April 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sam Laffy celebrates the tradition and atmosphere of the Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Wine Belly’ – Tommy Mallet
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
‘Wine Belly’ is Tommy Mallet’s poem telling of the drunken peril staggering home late on a cold, still night, a time when the mind comes out to play.
Almanac Footy and Life (and Lunches): Engaging the Cats
April 27, 2021 by 17 Comments
Dips O’Donnell attended the Almanac/Odd Friday lunch with Ron Reed. There was a significant family event happening the next day, so he wasn’t going to stay late. Then the Carlton Draught started slide down easily…
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: The day the result of the game comes second.
April 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
The stirring sounds of the Last Post brought back memories for Caspar McLeod of walking the battlefields of Gallipoli with his family. His Bombers fought gallantly in their battle against the Pies at the MCG on Anzac Day to record a fantastic win as Caspar reports.
Round 6 – Geelong v West Coast Eagles: Early start suits the Cats
April 27, 2021 by 4 Comments
Roger Lowrey appreciates the early game start as he settles into established routines for Geelong’s match against the West Coast Eagles.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 review, Round 7 preview
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is in uncharted territory, reporting on a fourth successive Collingwood loss. But like Bucks, he’s not giving up on 2021.
Almanac Poetry: Brother and Sister
April 27, 2021 by 4 Comments
This Tuesday’s poem from Kevin Densley, ‘Brother and Sister’, can be seen as a postscript to his Anzac Day piece about eight Australian soldiers, ‘The Great War – AIF suite’– this time the poem involves a Victorian country town, a great-grandmother he can’t remember meeting, and her brother who died as a German POW in France in 1916.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Floreat Pica Society Anzac Day match report
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Frank Taylor presents the Floreat Pica Society’s Anzac Day 2021 match report of Collingwood’s disappointing loss to Essendon.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby AU Rd 10/ Aotearoa Rd 9
April 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Super Rugby finals are shaping up in both Australia and New Zealand. Brian The Ruminator takes a look.
Almanac Local Footy: Players wanted for Boyne Island-Tannum Sands Saints
April 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
Fancy some sun and sand as well as a kick? Almanac contributor Nick Kossatch is involved with the Boyne Island-Tannum Sands Saints Football Club. The club plays in the Capricornia competition near Gladstone and is seeking players.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: The Dons are back (well at least on Anzac Day)
April 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
Winning at the ‘G is a big improvement on drowning at the ‘Gabba, reckons Bomber Rod Oaten.
Round 6 – Port Adelaide v St. Kilda: Sunday evening joy
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It was a happy evening for NIck Kossatch and his fellow Port supporters. For Saints supporters, not so much.
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