Jensen Miles got through school and nervously prepared for his Friday night basketball game against Frankston. With his precision shooting getting his team back into the match, the Grade 9 Parade College student had the chance to win the game for his side.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Jensen Miles: Diamond Valley v Frankston Blues basketball
October 7, 2020 by 2 Comments
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: USA, underdogs and numbness
October 7, 2020 by 7 Comments
Sean Mortell was hoping for the best for his Pies and, as the belief built, so did the challenge from the Eagles. He describes one of the finest ever Collingwood victories. [Terrific account of a classic game – JTH]
Almanac School Visits: Waterford (St Kevin’s) Writers’ Festival
October 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Harms will be speaking to the Grade 9s at the Waterford Writers’ Festival today (Oct 7)
Finals Week 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Feeling the dogs breath and love at a distance.
October 6, 2020 by 4 Comments
Yvette Wroby has recovered enough from the Elimination Final to write a report. Just. Now it’s time for the semi’s and the nerves are almost ready for another hit.
Almanac Poetry: Michael Dransfield
October 6, 2020 by 4 Comments
Poet Michael Dransfield died far too young, ‘Philosophy of Movement’ is one of his many poems from the late 60s and early 70s.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber helps Jean-Phillipe Rykiel get his three wishes – Zappa, Joni Mitchell, & Stevie Wonder
October 6, 2020 by 3 Comments
More fascinating musical tales from Dave Kimber as he helps a vision impaired Frenchman meet Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Week 1 Finals and NRLW Round 1 wrap: Quick starters run down by the favourites
October 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Fast starters couldn’t hold their leads in Week 1 of the 2020 NRL Finals series while the NRLW returned for Round 1. Liam Hauser covered all six games.
Almanac Poetry: Thumbnail Sketch of the Great Roy Orbison
October 6, 2020 by 10 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is about the Big O, Roy Orbison – the Caruso of Rock.
Almanac Rugby League: Early season dreams become post-season nightmares
October 6, 2020 by 3 Comments
Matt O’Hanlon and his mates would have been in Sydney last weekend for the NRL Grand Final if 2020 was ‘normal’. Instead, he was left to consider what a disaster of a year it has been for the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys ahead of a trip ‘out west’ for the long weekend.
Footy Theme Songs: Some ‘new’ tunes for the Pies and the Cats
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
David Triolo returns with another music-related piece – this time he has some thoughts on alternative tunes for the upcoming Semi Final clash between Geelong and Collingwood.
WAFL Grand Final – Claremont v South Fremantle: Bulldogs seize the moment
October 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
A brief yet entertaining WAFL season came to a close with South Freo winning a nailbiter to claim the flag as described by Les Everett. [Tough day at the office for the Tigers! Ed.]
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: How the west was won (Floreat Pica Society)
October 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino shares with the Floreat Pica Society the breathtaking ride in the west, the latest in a slew of amazing finals between these two big clubs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Elimination Final review, Semi Final preview
October 5, 2020 by 4 Comments
One for Cam’s ‘true believers’ this week! A breakdown of how Collingwood got the job done in Perth and what comes next for the swooping Pies.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: Pies Prelim Pride
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Danni Hakim has got some things to say to Kane Kornes [sic]. And she’s not holding back.
Almanac Country Footy: Yeppoon victorious!
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
They’ve done it! The Yeppoon Swans are in the history books after a heady grand final weekend that saw them keep an astonishing streak alive.
Finals Week 1 – St. Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Saints fly high in heart stopping encounter against the Dogs
October 4, 2020 by 2 Comments
“Let’s face it: you have to be a Saint to be a Saint,” writes true Saint Braham Dabscheck as he tells the tale of a desperate last quarter.
Almanac Cricket: Never invite a prospective romantic partner to come see you play cricket!
October 4, 2020 by 6 Comments
Cricket season is just around the corner, and Craig Dodson has a vital message for all young cricketers looking to impress anyone over the coming months.
Almanac Bush Footy: The Yeppoon Swans – on the verge of history
October 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
While the AFL finals begin this weekend, a little club called Yeppoon up in central Queensland will try to win a record-breaking 89th straight game when they play for a sixth straight premiership.
Finals Week 1 – Brisbane v Richmond: Captain’s call
October 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
John Green went into Richmond’s first final confident. After avidly following the glittering career of skipper Trent Cotchin, John was let down by Richmond’s loss to the Lions.
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