Grant Fraser has written a heartfelt recollection of the little blond rover who remains always in the hearts of Hawthorn, prompted by Dan Eddy’s recent book ‘Crimmo’.
Almanac Teams: Hit for Six (1980- )
February 15, 2021 by 5 Comments
Rodney Boyd moves from Number 5 to 6 this week; this side has a few players called on to play extra roles during a game.
The Pig-Headed President
February 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Hubris reflects downfall in Damian Balassone’s topical poem, ‘The Pig-Headed President’.
Almanac Life: Two blokes walk into a pub (Part 2)
February 12, 2021 by 9 Comments
Continuing on from Kevin Densley’s piece this morning, Roger Lowrey gives his side of the summit at the Petrel Hotel in Geelong. (Is this an Almanac version of Rashomon? – Ed)
Almanac Life: Two blokes walk into a pub (Part 1)
February 12, 2021 by 10 Comments
In comradely spirit, Kevin Densley and Roger Lowrey joined forces to write a two-part piece about their recent lunch at the Petrel Hotel in Geelong West. Here’s Part 1 from Kevin Densley.
Almanac Travel: Highway 39 Revisited (with apologies to His Bobness)
February 11, 2021 by 10 Comments
Almanac editor Ian Hauser loves a road trip. He’s just back from a Noosa to Melbourne jaunt, retracing a path from 18 months ago. He and wife Anne saw a very different countryside this time around.
Almanac Music: Paul Kelly’s 50 Best Songs
February 11, 2021 by 19 Comments
In this epic piece of fan-boy appreciation, Smokie lists his favourite Paul Kelly tracks – from 50 down to 1. (‘Epic’ is hardly adequate to describe this appreciation of PK’s work. – Ed.)
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 7: Sturt
February 11, 2021 by 13 Comments
The mighty Double Blues were the kings of the SANFL at the beginning of 1971. The Mobil Footy Cards of that year featured some of their many stars. Swish has a bit to say about each of them here.
Almanac Tennis: Just what do we make of Nick Kyrgios?
February 11, 2021 by 11 Comments
Last night’s amazing win at the Australian Open showcased the enigma that is Nick Kyrgios. Just what do we make of him? We invite your thoughts.
‘….A Sporting Fanatic on the Other Side of the Fence….’ by KB Hill
February 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
After a short break, KB Hill returns to profile Graeme Taylor whose many wonderful achievements in sport in Wangaratta took place ‘on the other side of the fence’.
Almanac NFL: Tampa Bay – a town and team enduring through all crises
February 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
It has been a long road for Tampa Bay to win their second Super Bowl. Sean Mortell looks at the history of the city, and its most famous sporting franchise.
Almanac Baseball: Among the likes of Robinson, Mays, Clemente and Flood, Henry the Brave Was All Class Right to the End
February 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
The recent death of baseball great Hank Aaron is reflected upon by Adam Fox. Adam looks at Aaron’s magnificent career, and the struggles against racial prejudice that Aaron endured. He places that story within the larger context of others who battled racism in sport. (A piece about much more than baseball -Ed).
Almanac Soccer: The 6 minute game
February 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Back in 2004, Rob Spurr was having the happiest day of his life. Then he decided to go watch a star-studded Real Madrid play, and things took a most unexpected turn.
The Footy Almanac Podcast Episode 22 – Jack Styring
February 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
“Would you like to see the new bank Squizzy?” “Why yes, I think I would…” For our last racing podcast this spring, John Harms and Steve Baker sit down with legendary race caller Jack ‘bearing his molars to the breeze’ Styring for a cuppa or two.
Doing better without Mr McGuire
February 9, 2021 by 9 Comments
After the leak of Collingwood’s independent report on the culture of the club last week, Anne Cahill Lambert has some thoughts on the man at the centre of the controversy and the top of the black and white tree.
AFLW Round 2 – North Melbourne vs St Kilda: Team Efforts Connecting for ‘Roos and Disconnecting for Saints
February 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
North Melbourne has a good win over Yoshi’s Saints in Round 2 of the AFLW season 2021.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Air and Blood’ – Tommy Mallet
February 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s hard yakka working in the the bush as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Air and Blood’ suggests.
Almanac Poetry: Goodbye Georgie
February 9, 2021 by 4 Comments
Legendary footballer, the late George Best, famously said: “I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.” This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is an “In Memoriam” piece about the man fellow Almanacker and World Game expert, Roy Hay, called “the Irish wizard”.
Almanac Soccer: A forgotten powerhouse – Polonia Melbourne
February 8, 2021 by 13 Comments
Luke Radziminski continues his in depth look at Victorian soccer with a dive into the fascinating history of Polonia Melbourne (currently known as the Western Eagles)
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