Halloween has tightened its hold on the date October 31. But Nicole Kelly reminds us of its significance in Australian history – the charge of Beersheba.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Bombs Away plus racing tips
October 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Week 2 of the AFL Finals series and the Caulfield races are both previewed by Sal Ciardulli.
Almanac Horse-racing (Plunges): We’ve got a good one
October 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Trainer Shane Fliedner set Tollesprit for a debut sting at Seymour. The Muse was in the thick and thin of it.
FEARLESS 2020 Finals Week 1: 34 points separates 8 teams – AFL’s Covid Finals off to a flyer
October 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In his review of AFL Finals Week 1 Fearless reminds us it was the closest in results since the final eight system commenced.
Finals Week 2 – Scores and Reports
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
AFL Finals Week 2 Scores and Reports.
Almanac People: Introducing Bruno Lettieri, a gifted interviewer of writers and artists
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is happy to introduce and support Bruno Lettieri who calls himself a gardener but who is really a talented interviewer of writers and artists. He has that special gift of drawing out his subjects.
Almanac Horseracing (Plunges): Like stealing wheat from blind chooks
October 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Muse and crew were in the know one afternoon when Spencer Hotel found itself back in the 1950s.
Almanac Cricket: The new season is underway
October 8, 2020 by 4 Comments
The Australian Women’s Cricket Team is off to a flying start to the new season, equalling a record in the process. The Marsh Sheffield Shield season gets underway this weekend. See all the details here.
Almanac (World) Cinema: The Feature Films of Iceland
October 8, 2020 by 11 Comments
For a country with a small population, Iceland has produced an impressive number of high quality films. Kevin Densley is an enthusiast, and here presents an excellent primer on the cinema of fire and ice.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Finals Week 2 + NRLW Round 2: No excuses
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser runs his eye over Week 2 of the NRL Finals and the NRLW Round 2 clashes. With all teams at or near full strength, he expects tough, full-on encounters to follow.
Finals Week 1 – Haiku Bob: from time to time
October 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
A finals classic had Haiku Bob reaching for the whisky; the result has him rethinking his plans for the spring.
Almanac Rugby League: One hell of a nice bloke
October 8, 2020 by 7 Comments
Fifty years after a phrase in a newspaper photo caption stuck in a boy’s mind, he meets the man in the photo – and he’s a hell of a nice bloke. And that original photo is here, too.
Balcony Banter – Richard Murray: More than a game
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In a recent article on ‘Balcony Banter’, Richard Murray pays tribute to his late grandfather, Lionel Murray, and reinforces the Almanac contention that there is meaning in footy.
Almanac Horseracing: The Story of The Cup Eve Fundraiser for the Fred Hollows Foundation
October 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
A colourful anecdote from David Triolo on a Melbourne Cup event and controversy involving a former Collingwood star.
Finals Week 1 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Rising Saints beat more final experienced hot dogs
October 7, 2020 by 5 Comments
Sapporo in hand, Yoshi relives the highs and lows of his Saints’ victory over the Bulldogs.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Jensen Miles: Diamond Valley v Frankston Blues basketball
October 7, 2020 by 2 Comments
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.
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)
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