Derby Day has Sal excited, even if he can’t get to Flemington for a big program. Regardless, he has all the inside information for you.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal’s preview – Derby Day: Christmas for punters, you just can’t be there
October 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
AFL 2020: A Reflection (featuring this year’s Premiership poster)
October 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
Ben the Artist returns with his thoughts on the season like no other and reveals his annual premiership poster to celebrate the Tigers’ back-to-back flags.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: On Grand Final day things started going wrong long before the bounce.
October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In hindsight, Hamish Townsend realises that the omens were there long before the game started. But why did his match ticket have to be among the Richmond hordes?
Almanac Rugby League: Covid and Season 2020
October 29, 2020 by 4 Comments
John Campbell discovered footy podcasts as he whiled away the season. He offers a few thoughts about their qualities.
Balcony Banter: No reign on the parade
October 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
MCC Member Grant Fraser looks back over the recent fortunes of the Hawthorn Football Club for ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Rugby League: Controversies that never end
October 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Harold Peacock recalls two controversial grand finals involving Ipswich, one rugby league, the other musical.
‘The Hopper who flew to the Sunshine State……..’ by KB Hill
October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with an old mate, Kevin ‘Turk’ Weule. They reminisce over Kevin’s playing career for North Albury and, later, Coorparoo in Brisbane.
Almanac Baseball: Yeah Dodgers Just Won the World Series
October 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
Brian The Ruminator (somewhat grudgingly) acknowledges the World Series win by the LA Dodgers. Is the Curse Of The Bambino about to have a sequel?
Almanac Horseracing: The Almanac Cox Plate Sweep (results)
October 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the results of our Cox Plate sweep.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber and Surfing with James Arness
October 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The continuing tales of Dave Kimber, this time involving surfing and skiing in his native California. And of course, meeting a few celebrities along the way.
Almanac Life: The West End Brewery and me
October 28, 2020 by 15 Comments
Mickey Randall contemplates the demise of West End Brewery.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Mavis and The Tigers
October 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
Graeme Gardner tells the story of his family’s love of the Mighty Tigers over the generations. [Tremendous family and social history – JTH]
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Two Little Tigers
October 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
When Edward P. Olsen’s young children chose to barrack for the Tigers back in 2016 he was expecting they would have some tough lessons awaiting them. It hasn’t worked out as anticipated.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Cactus
October 28, 2020 by 20 Comments
The bitter taste of a grand final loss is an unwelcome experience as Geelong supporter Dips O’Donnell explains.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: What an asterisk!
October 27, 2020 by 13 Comments
Stainless doesn’t shy away from the dreaded ‘asterisk’ season – he embraces it!
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Dynasties
October 27, 2020 by 21 Comments
Old Dog reviews the Grand Final from the rainswept Otways. With Bourbon.
Almanac Art: Day of the 2020 Grand Final
October 27, 2020 by 16 Comments
Tiger fan Kate Birrell shares her long, long day of waiting for the night of the Grand Final that inspired yet another superb artwork.
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Grand final day at the Gabba
October 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson reflects upon his attendance at the 2020 Grand Final recognising the historic significance of the game played at the ‘Gabba.
Almanac Music: The Music of New Orleans – The Neville Brothers
October 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
Another one of the great bands to come out of New Orleans is The Neville Brothers. Col Ritchie has had the pleasure of seeing them perform live a number of times.
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