The men’s All Stars Indigenous v Maori All match produced a spirited clash to get the season underway. The women’s encounter was dominated by the Maori combination.
Almanac Rugby League – All Stars clashes: Indigenous v Maori and 2021 State of Origin Dates
February 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘……A Class Act……’ by KB Hill
February 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Kevin Hogan, a sports prodigy from Violet Town, had a long and successful career in both football and cricket. KB Hill recounts the life of yet another local legend.
Almanac Footy – Vic Fuller remembered: The moment that made a memory
February 24, 2021 by 6 Comments
The general footy community and Geelong in particular was rocked by the unexpected passing of legendary club volunteer Vic Fuller. Jarrod Landells shares a recent poignant memory of the man.
AFLW Round 4 – GWS v West Coast Eagles: Cora the great
February 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
The sun shone on Blacktown, the remarkable Cora Staunton was on fire, and GWS won. Ian Latham reflects on an enjoyable day, and just how much has changed in a short time.
Almanac Life (and bodysurfing): Last wave
February 24, 2021 by 21 Comments
A holiday bodysurfing accident brought back memories of old trauma for David Wilson.
Almanac Running: Recollections of Marathon Running and Triathlons from an Old-Timer
February 23, 2021 by 7 Comments
If you have ever wondered what it is like to compete in marathons, triathlons and ironman events Wayne Matthews has some answers for you. [Welcome to the Almanac Wayne – cracking read! Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: ‘Blue Wren’ – Tommy Mallet
February 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
The beauty of a blue wren singing is so perfect, pure and precise to Tommy Mallet’s ears as his poem clearly relates.
Almanac Music: Rhiannon Giddens – a music superstar
February 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rhiannon Giddens is a multi-talented leading light on the world music scene and it’s not difficult to see why.
Almanac Cricket: Wake up Australia and play the game!
February 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber’s exasperations with Australian cricket continue after watching the feeble effort of the Aussies in their T20 match against New Zealand.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Round 1: Big wins and a new media landscape
February 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Another season of pandemically domesticated Super Rugby is upon us, with four teams in action while the Melbourne Rebels await their first crack. Brian the Ruminator shares his thoughts.
AFLW Round 4 – Brisbane v Adelaide: The Erin Phillips Show
February 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Hickey Park was the picturesque stage for a masterclass by the indomitable Erin Phillips as her Crows bested the Lions. Caspar McLeod was an impressed watcher of the show.
AFLW Round 4 – St. Kilda v Geelong: Saints purrfect eyesight sees them prevail over Cats in the dark at Moorabbin
February 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Cats may have had a lot of the footy, but the Saints took advantage of their chances to run out dominant victors. “Every game has its own logic” writes Braham Dabscheck and he thinks through this one.
Almanac Music: When I killed Kiss’ ‘Alive!’
February 20, 2021 by 10 Comments
Upon being restricted to COVID-enforced Facebook challenges, Adam Fox recalls a terrific tale of one of his favourite records, and how it soon created family turmoil.
Almanac Teams: The Eclectic Six (1980- )
February 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd has returned with a deep dive into VFL/ AFL history, pulling out some forgotten names who happened to pull on the number six jumper at some stage in their career.
Almanac Tennis: Are Stefanos and Naomi the new faces of tennis?
February 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian Open, against all odds, has continued to power on over the last fortnight. With only three games left in the main draw, both sides hold a chance of changing the guard of world tennis.
The Tent Hill Tennis Club
February 19, 2021 by 9 Comments
A beauty from Glen Natalier; memories of tennis in the Lockyer Valley [One of the kids in the photograph c1948 is Cecil Logan, my (late) uncle. He was as big a character as Uncle Stan. Glen Natalier, is a former teaching colleague of mine – he grew up on the farm just up the road from my grandparents’ spud and watermelon farm. You haven’t played tennis until you’ve played on antbed – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: ‘Woodcutting’ – Tommy Mallet
February 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Working in the bush can be tough but a change of weather is welcome as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Woodcutting’ suggests.
The Day I Met Dick
February 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s amazing who you might bump into. Warren Tapner picked out someone significant – to say the least!
Almanac Footy – AFL ticketing in 2021: View of the AFL Fans Association
With the 2021 men’s season just around the corner and Covid-19 still able to wreak havoc on footy crowds, the AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) have released their view on the issues of equity in accessing limited tickets to games.