Jan Courtin is restless. It’s the nature of her universe at the moment – and The Universe generally. She listens to music. And she watches her Swans. Both are uplifting.
Almanac Poetry: Sundays in Geelong
July 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In this prose poem, Kevin Densley remembers Sundays in Geelong.
Round 8 – Sal’s remaining Preview: The Frenzy Continues
July 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his preview of the Round 8 AFL matches, plus his tips for Caulfield this weekend.
Almanac Poetry: Nathan Jones
July 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
From an ardent fan, Stephen Whiteside, who has penned a fitting tribute to Nathan Jones, a much loved Demon.
Almanac Life: A Human’s Guide to Pandemic Living (for-areas-yet-to-reach-Level-6)
July 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
Some timely advice for us all about pandemic living, the ‘Human’s Guide to Pandemic Living’ from ER.
Almanac Life – 18 Years of James: Happy Birthday!
July 24, 2020 by 2 Comments
We may be in the midst of a pandemic, but Anna Pavlou’s younger brother is 18 today. In a touching piece, Anna describes her bond with her sibling whilst growing up in a loving household.
Almanac Life: Special Subject – ‘Revolver’
July 24, 2020 by 17 Comments
Smokie Dawson is bit of a trivia buff. How and why he remembers all the ‘stuff’ is one of life’s great mysteries. With the ‘Revolver’ album as his special subject he’d cream any question Jennifer Byrne would ask him. [Perhaps a Footy Almanac Trivia night is on the cards? – ED.]
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: The Race Begins
July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal previews part of Round 8 – these rounds are coming around very quickly!
Round 6 – Richmond v Sydney: Disinterest
July 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
It was only a fortnight ago, but Paddy Grindlay’s tale of watching Richmond play Sydney at a Victorian pub hurts those left in lockdown. From young teenage life stories to a flowing tab, Paddy’s story has it all on a difficult day for a Tigers fan.
2020 FEARLESS Round 7: Welcome to the truly national competition
July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
From the Gilead Suns to the Hinchinbrook Hawks, Fearless casts his eye over Round 7’s action to catch everyone up to speed.
Round 8 – Preview: Mouth-watering clashes outrank a Grand Final rematch
July 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Footy tipping has been a nightmare for many over the past few rounds. Sean Mortell has made his call with all the previews, tips and insights tipsters need.
Round 7 – Haiku Bob: miles apart
July 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brown to Daicos! One of Haiku Bob’s observations as he sips his way through the Collingwood-Geelong game.
Almanac Reviews: These Treasures – Old Dog on the joy of a book
July 23, 2020 by 12 Comments
Find out why Damian Balassone’s recent book, ‘A Strange Game in a Strange Land’ is a treasure trove of delights for Matt Zurbo.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Essendon v Adelaide: A win for Sheeds
July 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Dons may have gotten up in this 2007 clash with the Crows, but Christian Mooney left the old Telstra Dome gutted by the sacking of Kevin Sheedy.
Almanac Rugby League: Dream of glory where there is none
July 23, 2020 by 3 Comments
Patrick O’Brien’s modest schoolboy rugby league career was more about attracting the ‘cute punk chicks’ than it was about advancing his prospects in the code!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 11: Match previews
July 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Liam Hauser updates all the NRL news and previews the Round 11 matches.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Hawthorn v North Melbourne: A glorious time to be a Shinboner
July 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
In a 2007 Launceston fixture between the second and third placed sides, Glen Bartlett came away from the clash proud of his undervalued Kangaroos and their ability to fight against the heavyweights of the AFL.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: A heartbreaking 89-point win
July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Kingsmill travelled to AAMI Stadium in 2007 expecting Port Adelaide to cruise to a triple-figure win over the Demons. Putting his money where his mouth was, he left the ground devastated after coming so close.
Round 8 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
July 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to know who, when, and where your team is playing this week? All Round 8 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture.
Almanac Life: A Pretty Possessive Apostrophe
July 22, 2020 by 16 Comments
The joy of an apostrophe is a delight to behold explains Mickey Randall.
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