John Campbell has followed rugby league for a long time. Some of the modern aspects of the game, dressed up as ‘progress’, give him the Edgar Britts. He explains his concerns.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Collingwood: Space and time
October 14, 2020 by 6 Comments
John Harms looks back at the Geelong-Collingwood match.
Almanac Footy History – The Crapp Chronicles: Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp
October 14, 2020 by 3 Comments
This is the first installment of ‘The Crapp Chronicles’ where writer and podcaster Tim Ghys uncovers the life and times of legendary footy umpire Henry ‘Ivo’ Crapp.
Almanac Rugby – Bledisloe 1: ‘Rennie-sance’
October 13, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator presents his thoughts about the Wallabies sterling performance against the All-Blacks in their recent Bledisloe Cup Test match, the first with new coach Dave Rennie.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Collingwood: A disappointing chapter to an otherwise great read
October 13, 2020 by 6 Comments
The taught rivalry of Cats and Pies in finals is dead…long live the rivalry. Sean Mortell opines on a dirty day for his team putting a full stop to a year of promise.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber and the Palamino Club
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Dave Kimber remembers The Palomino Club, world famous cowboy suit maker Bill Nudie and his cars, and ‘Tiny’ the bouncer.
Almanac Poetry: Propinquity
October 13, 2020 by 6 Comments
One thousand, nine hundred and forty one years ago – almost to the day, according to some recent research – Mt Vesuvius’s most devastating eruption occurred. This week’s poem from Kevin Densley, ‘Propinquity’ deals with that catastrophe.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Collingwood: Outnumbered at home (Floreat Pica Society)
October 13, 2020 by 13 Comments
A history of Collingwood and Geelong rivalries led to last night’s semi final clash for Andrew Fithall. He was gifted a horrific performance, which he broke down to nightmarish details in his FPS report.
Finals Week 2 – Richmond v St Kilda: Oh my god, they killed Kenny!
October 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
Tiger-loving Paddy Grindlay is picking up the vibe that his boys are the new bastards. [Astute Paddy – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: ‘In Memoriam’ by Martin Johnston
October 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A new selection of poetry by Martin Johnston (1947 – 1990), ‘Beautiful Objects’ has been released on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.
Finals Week 2 – Richmond v St Kilda: Sad end to the Saints’ stellar season
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck is disappointed to be bundled out of the finals but very happy with the Saints’ much-improved year. His boys had a red hot go all season.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Finals Week 2 + NRLW Round 2 Wrap: Roosters bow out and the NRLW gets brutal
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
There will be no three-peat for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL but the Rabbitohs continue to show flair out wide. Meanwhile, the NRLW became very physical. Liam Hauser brings us up to date.
Almanac Rugby League: Masochism runs deep in the veins of all footy fans
October 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Campbell, a South Sydney man to the core, recalls the day he witnessed their worst ever loss to the NZ Warriors. He has the ‘Big League’ magazine to go with it.
Almanac Rugby League: Oakey – premiers of 1975
October 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Recently John Harms was sent a Facebook post recognising the 45th anniversary of the Oakey Bears premiership of 1975. These are some of his memories of those great sides of the mid-`70s (This is an edited extract from his book ‘Loose Men Everywhere’)
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 6: South Adelaide
October 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Swish’s latest 1971 SANFL Mobil footy cards instalment revisits South Adelaide and its selection of four players who all went on to play 200 games or more, including SA legend Peter Darley.
Almanac Cricket: A catch to remember, 23 years on
October 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
It is 23 years to the day since Liam Hauser witnessed brilliance at the Gabba; Adam Dale took a running catch of simply outrageous proportions. Have you seen any better?
Haiku Bob: The 2020 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
October 11, 2020 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob is back to remind everyone of the upcoming Grand Final Haiku Kukai – get involved!
Almanac Life: Onkaparinga Gorge – farts, sticks and socks
October 11, 2020 by 16 Comments
Mickey Randall got the chance to wander in the spring sunshine at a nearby gorge with four boys. It left him reminiscing of days gone by and the terrific film Stand By Me.
Recent Comments