Kevin Densley’s poem on the 2007 Geelong premiership.
FAL – Round 5: Final scores
April 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
Round 5. Final scores. Some tight ones. And Ladder.
This post includes previous rounds’ scores and the ladder.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: One week closer
April 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli looks at the terrific racing programs at Randwick, Caulfield and Morphettville and finds a few early specials- if you’re willing to take the price.
Changing the Discourse on Tasmanian Football
April 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien looks at the position of Tasmanian football over many years and its relationship with the AFL/VFL.
Almanac (Fitzroy FC) History – Round 16, 1919: ‘Bloater’s’ Dozen Torments Battling Redlegs
April 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Bloater Merrick had a day out (in Spanish-flu ridden 1919) as his Maroons smashed the hapless Fuchsias at Brunswick Street. This is one of FitzroyPete Carter’s stories from his recently released book Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century. [With link to where you can buy the book – Ed]
Brendan McArdle remembers the (Cricket) Game of the Century
April 17, 2020 by 4 Comments
Brendan McArdle read Mic Rees’s story about the epic 1965-66 Melbourne District Cricket Grand Final. It prompted this email to John Harms. [Great to hear from you Brendan, and what wonderful memories – JTH]
1990 Grand Final – Smashed, humiliated and humbled
April 17, 2020 by 9 Comments
Sometimes the effort is get into a match is just not worth it! Col Ritchie remembers the 1990 Grand Final, one he’d rather forget.
Almanac Memoir (and Poetry): ‘An Avocado’
April 17, 2020 by 12 Comments
There was a time when a young Smokie wrote poetry, with one being good enough to win a literary award – in a roundabout fashion.
‘Keeping an eye on the final…..’
April 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
The spirit of a local legend keeps watch over an Under 14s cricket Grand Final in Wangaratta. Local journalist Simone Kerwin shares the experience.
Almanac Virtual: Webinar – ‘1989 The Great Grand Final’ with Harms, Wilson and Yeates
April 16, 2020 by 4 Comments
How was Dermie set up? Why was he set up? This and more intriguing questions surrounding the 1989 Grand Final revealed and answered in the Geelong Library webinar featuring John Harms, Tony Wilson, and Mark Yeates and addressed in Tony Wilson’s new book, 1989 The Great Grand Final.
Almanac Rugby League – Some push pianos, others play them
April 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
In our continuing series of rugby league stories, Steve and Col Wilson tinkle the ivories to explain why ‘some players push pianos while others play them’. They argue that it’s one aspect of the game that has never changed.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: A game of two halves
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sam Pang and Brendan Murray were underwhelmed by a scrappy first half at Telstra Dome before some decent footy finally unveiled itself to please even the most ardent critics.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 3 – Melbourne v Geelong : A young Tomahawk axes his critics
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Harms was on the spot to see young Tom Hawkins leave his mark on this clash with the Dees. The kid silenced his would-be critics and the Cats ran riot.
Almanac Music – David Bridie: Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal
April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Musician David Bridie and Wantok Musik are seeking the support and donations from Almanac readers for the Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal. Please help if you can.
Almanac Soccer (History): The press box at Chaplin Reserve
‘The end of civilisation as we have known it’ or ‘The press box at Chaplin Reserve’. Sunshine George Cross FC has moved to Caroline Springs prompting these memories of a soccer ground and the goings on in the press box from Roy Hay.