At this time of reflection Shane Reid considers the influence of the music played in his household as he was growing up, and explains his role as a four year old celebrant at mass.
Almanac Music: Thoughts on the death of John Prine
April 11, 2020 by 31 Comments
Rick Kane (or Trucker Slim) has been shaken by the death of John Prine. In this emotional and evocative tribute, he explains why John Prine means so much to him, and his family. This is about connectedness and the things that matter. It’s about the place of music and of sadness, and how music builds healing and strength and belief we need and crave. A mighty piece of writing about a mighty man.
Zoom Event today (April 11) to discuss the 1989 Grand Final – Wilson, Yeates, Harms.
April 11, 2020 by 8 Comments
John Harms, Tony Wilson and Mark Yeates will talk all things 1989 Grand Final in a Zoom session hosted by the Geelong Regional Libraries Saturday April 11 at 2.30pm. All welcome to join in. You can sign up in this post. [Zoom is very easy]
Pascal offerings – Sal’s Tips for Royal Randwick and Caulfield
April 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With racing this weekend at Royal Randwick and Caulfield, Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the meetings.
The Twentieth Century… Remember that?
April 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
As we move through our life stages, memories can flood back of those footloose and fancy free times from the past such as the one Earl O’Neill relives for us.
Almanac Cricket: A Pair of Aces – The Caribbean Bromance of 1973
April 10, 2020 by 27 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls the 1973 Test series between the West Indies and Australia. The role Jeff Hammond and Max Walker played in achieving a series win was vital as Michael explains.
The Rejuvenation of the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve
April 10, 2020 by 11 Comments
On the brink of being sold less than a decade ago, the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve is slowly being brought back to life. Luke Reynolds reports on an enthusiastic local who is leading the charge to restore the last remaining community asset in the tiny farming community.
1981 Revisited – Round 2: ‘History Never Repeats’
April 10, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s back to 1981 again as Sam Steele reviews the Round 2 matches of that season. Ground rationalisation a talking point for the VFL.
Almanac Rugby League – Convent Kids in Clydesdale Country (Part 2)
April 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Damian Roache concludes his tale of his childhood days playing in the Toowoomba-based junior rugby league Catholic Convent Competition.
‘The Nicolls of Whorouly……..’ by KB Hill
April 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Nicoll family and cricket in Whorouly are synonymous. KB Hill recounts the epic feats of the various members of this exceptionally talented family.
Poem – Harlequin with Australian Rules Football
April 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley paints a picture with poetic words about our great game of footy.
Round 1, 2020 – Essendon v Fremantle: Casual Shifts, Full Time Scores
April 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
In far away Canberra, Tim Kemm worked a casual shift but his feelings were anything but as he followed his Bombers in their first round clash with Fremantle.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 2 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Do we go backwards or straight down the guts?
April 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Hawks finally went back to the future to find a way forward – and it worked – writes Adam McNicol.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Dodgy Dogs chase crisp Crows
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Easter Sunday 2007 saw Christopher Riordan at the MCG where he witnessed the Western Bulldogs looking more like relaxed rabbits while the Adelaide Crows pecked them to pieces.
Tom Harley: Mr Perseverance becomes elite
April 8, 2020 by 56 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood considers the life and career of a tenacious Geelong (and Redlegs, of course) champion
1966 and all that: Round 1 – Melbourne v St Kilda
April 8, 2020 by 3 Comments
Harold Holt was in Vietnam visiting the troops as Melbourne and St Kilda stepped onto the MCG in front of a big Round 1 ANZAC Day crowd. Peter Clark continues his account of the 1966 VFL season.
Coronavirus Crisis: A challenge and opportunity for country clubs
Roger Spaull expresses his concerns for country footy clubs in this time of Covid-19. He also suggests there may be opportunities to be accessed as he outlines in his letter to The Weekly Times.