What did David Wilson’s overhear during his travels last week, something naughty, something nice or just plain old everyday run of the mill stuff? Find out at #hourlydaily.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 4-10 September 2019
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Almanac/Odd Friday Lunches – Sep 13: Matt Rendell
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Former Fitzroy ruckman and skipper Matt Rendell will be the special guest at the Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Sep 13 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. All welcome.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test: Drama, tension, glorious joy
September 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A great victory for the Aussies in the 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford as reports Sean Mortell.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber.
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Fitting in and falling down in Australia I spent the 1980’s in Australia. I was initially hired by Rose Music/Australia who distributed all of the Yamaha musical equipment including grand pianos, pro-sound equipment and synthesizers and keyboards. I had signed a one-year contract with the vice-president of the company, David Phillips, who had flown out [Read more]
WAFL – Semi Finals: Lions looms large reports Les Everett
September 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
Les Everett wonders who can match it with Subiaco in the 2019 WAFL Finals series as he reports on last weekend’s finals matches.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: An unlikely chance to create something memorable
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Collingwood had a great win over Geelong in Week1 of the Finals and have set themselves up for a real shot at the big one according to Sean Mortell.
The Ashes 1989 – Fifth Test scrapbook
September 10, 2019 by 2 Comments
Here is David Wilson’s 1989 Ashes Tour scrapbook of the Fifth Test, Trent Bridge. Australia had already won the Ashes – with still two Tests to play. Day 1 at Trent Bridge was an Australian celebration…
The birth of Australian footy in Scotland, 16 years on
September 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that Aussie Rules is played in Scotland? If not, Richard Prentice provides an interesting background to the development of the game there.
Finals Week 1 – Monaros v Footscray: Where has this performance been hiding?
September 9, 2019 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill put his characteristic touches on this report from the Giants impressive win over the Bulldogs in their elimination final.
Finals Week 1 – Brisbane v Richmond: Gabba Gabba Hey
September 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
John Green’s last encounter with a final featuring the Tigers at the Gabba was one for the history books – just not Yellow and Black history books. 18 years on, the pendulum has swung firmly in the other direction – with Tiger fans smiling (and players too!)
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: My new umbrella
September 9, 2019 by 5 Comments
Despite the weather initially gloomy and the traffic bothersome, Damian Balassone was glad to reach the MCG and see his Pies conquer the Cats for a spot in the preliminary final.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test, Day 4: A Question of Balance: On Bradman and Smith.
September 8, 2019 by 34 Comments
Historian and writer Bernard Whimpress can only take so much Steve Smith. He explains why.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test: The Old Trafford Blog
September 8, 2019 by 28 Comments
The Footy Almanac Fourth Test The Old Trafford Blog is here! Got something to say? Can the Aussies win or will the Poms be pumped after their unlikely Third Test victory? Why not rid yourself of those cricketing frustrations, present an opinion, or comment, or join in the discussions on the blog.
Almanac Local Footy – Community football: Nothing better
September 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert fulfilled her duties as an aunt on a cold Canberra day, trekking down to Phillip Oval to watch her niece compete for an improbable Grand Final berth.
Stories from the other side of the table: Book review by Les Everett
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Les Everett’s good mate Gordon Lee is a top table tennis player, ranked number 1 in Australia in the over 80s age group. Les discusses fascinating aspects of Gordon’s eventful life incorporated in his book “My Serve”.
Martin Flanagan’s speech to the Grassroots Sports Club in Hobart, Spring 2019.
Martin Flanagan is one the country’s leading writers on Australian football. This is a timely speech about footy in Tassie which Martin gave in Hobart last weekend for the Grassroots Sports Club to raise money to buy sports equipment for disadvantaged kids.