John Harms recently discovered the artist known as Badly Drawn Rugby League, and requested he draw him an old favourite.
Almanac (Pure) Art: Badly Drawn Rugby League’s ‘Nev Hornery (with Brian Davies)’
April 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Almanac Poetry: Annabelle – Tommy Mallet
April 22, 2021 by 7 Comments
Tommy Mallet, with a poem about Annabelle. And Tibbie. (Contains adult content – Ed)
Almanac Book Extract: ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed – Oh Brother, Jezza’s Joy
April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
To whet your (reading) appetite further, we present a second except from Ron Reed’s forthcoming book, ‘War Games’. Ron will be guest at the Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 review, Round 6 preview
April 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life review of the loss to West Coast. He then looks toward the big Anzac Day clash with Essendon.
Round 5 – Brisbane v Essendon: A soggy family debut
April 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Daring to mix footy with a family holiday, Andrew Else then had to contend with the rain. ‘Real rain. Not Melbourne drizzle. Queensland rain.’
Round 5 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: Sport. Sport. Sport.
April 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin is back the SCG for the first time since June 2019 to see her beloved Swans in action on their home ground. While Sydney didn’t get the win, another of her favourites, the Queensland Bulls, triumphed in the Sheffield Shield final.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 7: Welcome back Harry and Turbo
April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser comments on Round 6 and then has a look at the games of Round 7.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Ainslie Women’s Division 2 – Round 1
April 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Div 2 Ainslie footy side is on the improve.
Almanac Soccer: A Super League For Football
April 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck tried to make sense of the Super League of Football yesterday when he wrote this piece. Then things changed overnight. Read his initial thoughts, and add your own.
Seve – Part 6: The Ryder Cup
April 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
Seve at The Ryder Cup, as told by Deakin University student Connor Schmidtke in the sixth of his eight-part series on one of the most-loved golfers of all time.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 13, 1952: Geelong v Melbourne – Geelong in full flight
April 21, 2021 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s unbeaten run in 1952-53. Today it’s the Round 13 clash against the Demons at Kardinia Park, with profiles of debutant Harry Herbert and Melbourne’s Stuart Spencer.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby AU Rd 9/Aotearoa Rd 8
April 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator observes a couple of teams playing good rugby, one all too late, the other in serious contention after rolling the title-holders.
The Unsung – Round 5: Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe
April 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fifth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe.
Almanac Soccer: Geelong 1 – 1 Western United
April 20, 2021 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the Geelong v Western United game held at Stead Park.
The Beeaanly Bugle: Back On The L’s
April 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel continues his weekly column about his local basketball team, The Beeaans.
Almanac (and Odd Friday) Lunch – Friday, April 23: Ron Reed
April 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
The next Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch is on the 23rd April. It will feature veteran sports journo Ron Reed. Ron will be discussing his latest book, War Games, as well as yarns from his long career.
Almanac Poetry: Forget the Metaphor
April 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In this Tuesday’s poem, Kevin Densley points out the basic ‘error’ in Aesop’s famous fable involving the tortoise and the hare.
Almanac Local (Junior) Footy: Debuting for South Colac
April 20, 2021 by 30 Comments
Gavin Reynolds made his debut for South Colac on the weekend, a footy club which has a very special place in the heart of the Reynolds family thanks to Gavin’s great grandfather, Kelvin. Gavin’s proud dad, Luke, reports. [What life’s all about – JTH]
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