ER continues his weekly #hourlydaily of catching snippets of conversations heard here and there to provide an interesting backdrop of everyday life.
‘The Object Of My Desire………’ by KB Hill
August 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
‘I’m propped under the giant gum-tree which has probably hovered here longer than the 160-year existence of this sporting Oval.’ KB Hill always tells a wonderful story. Today, he’s in peak form with this beautiful account of the development of his ‘object of desire’, the Wangaratta Rovers, and their home ground (which has a worthy history of its own!). (Feel the love and the passion in this moving piece – Ed.)
The Ashes 2019 – Pick the teams for the Second Test: he’s on a roll!
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Our competition to name both teams for the Second Ashes Test attracted a modest but high quality field of punters with the winner correctly naming all 22 players! Where have bragging rights gone this time?
Invitation: Col Abbott’s book launch – ‘Waiting under southern skies’
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Almanac member (and luncher) Colin Abbott has been a photographer since the early 1970s when he came to Melbourne (from Sydney) to study photography at the College of Arts. This superb collection of photos spanning the years, beautifully presented, will be launched on Aug 29 at Magnet in the Docklands district.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Aug 23: With special guest Robert Shaw
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Our guest at the next Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on 23rd August will be Robert Shaw, former AFL coach at Essendon, Fitzroy and Adelaide Crows. One of the better thinkers in the current footy scene, Robert is sure to share both his experiences in and insights into the game. Bookings essential.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – still some dreamers
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Cold night. But the dreamers keep dreaming. Haiku Bob is one of them.
Round 21 – GWS v Hawthorn: Records Tumble
August 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Multiple records tumbled, along with the snow, at the Giants v Hawthorn match in Canberra – both on and off the field. The observant Edward P Olsen ensures that we appreciate their full array, even if not all of them will find a place in the official records.
Henry and the Jets: Ticking Boxes
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Henry Ballard’s Heathmont Jets must continue to tick off the boxes if they are to feature in the Eastern Football League’s finals series. Henry tells us how they fared against the Mulgrave Lions last weekend. Go Jets (the Almanac’s latest fab team)!
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test: an Australian Lord’s XI
August 15, 2019 by 6 Comments
Dave Brown searches the records to compile an Australian Test team made up of our best performers at Lord’s. You’ll find one or two surprises here.
“These shall not be forgotten years” Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait.
August 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Stainless continues his story of Richmond’s struggle and lack of success between the years 1981 to 2016, this time he reviews some of the clashes against the Eagles.
Almanac (Footy) History: 1963 Grand Final – Geelong v Hawthorn, final quarter
August 15, 2019 by 18 Comments
Peter Flynn has found the YouTube of the final quarter of the 1963 Grand Final. The link is here. This is an excellent way of paying tribute to Polly Farmer at the time of his passing, Aug 14, 2019. [Includes some observations from JTH. Add yours – Ed]
Tell me about ‘Polly’
August 15, 2019 by 11 Comments
Anna Pavlou reverts to family and memories to pay her respects to the passing of Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer, the revolutionary Geelong ruckman and footballing figure.
Almanac Music: 50 Years Since Woodstock
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The 50 year anniversaries continue. Last week it was the iconic Abbey Road photo, this week it’s Woodstock. Where were you and what did it mean to you? Ian Hauser shares his memories.
Round 22 – Footy Fixture: It’s getting cutthroat!
August 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
It’s getting down to the wire as teams scramble to claim a place in the final eight with two rounds to go. How the results for Round 22 fall will be critical for a number of teams if they are to claim a spot in the finals. So, who will they be?
Almanac Baseball: Ode to Lefties
August 15, 2019 by 4 Comments
Baseball aficionado Brian ruminates about a couple of great left-handed pitchers for his Boston Rex Sox and plays word games with his aspiring nephew.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 22: Wheat and Chaff
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The NRL’s Round 22 looks like it will sort out the wheat from the chaff based on what we learned last weekend. Ian Hauser undertakes the winnowing.
Vale Ronald Vincent Quartermaine
August 14, 2019 by 35 Comments
Matt Quartermaine pays tribute to his late father, Ronald Quartermaine, who played 75 games for East Perth in the WAFL, and was perhaps the most decent and honest person he has met. [Superb – Ed]
Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: How to deal with nostalgia going forwards
August 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Michael Nichols finds a wistful tone thinking of things past, while watching Richmond push forward – as the Blues continue to swim in quicksand. [Delightful writing – JTH]
The Almanac Oracle Challenge, 2019 – An Update
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How did you fare in the Almanac Oracle Challenge? Edward P. Olsen reports results for 9 of the 15 questions are known and the leading contenders at this stage are listed. Check it out.
Almanac Rugby League – Book Review: ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’ by Liam Hauser
Liam Hauser’s previous rugby league books have focussed on State of Origin and NRL Grand Finals. Here ecumenical football follower Adam Muyt reviews Liam’s latest publication, ‘The Immortals of Australian Rugby League’.