Earl O’Neill looks back over three generations of family life through the perspective of the cars they owned and drove. It’s a testament to both change and its increasing pace over the last century.
Adam Goodes: His Legacy
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This article was published in July 2015 at the time covered in Ian Darling’s documentary ‘The Final Quarter’:
Braham Dabscheck argues that Adam Goodes has forced Australia to confront the “ugly” side of itself.
Round 18 – Crikey!: Another cracking round of footy!
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Who will win? Another cracking weekend of footy in Round 18 with so much at stake, for so many teams!
Alan Richardson’s Shocking Resignation
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Yoshi was blind-sided by the resignation of St Kilda’s Alan Richardson and feels sorry for the fallen coach. From far-away Japan, he offers his thoughts on the best way for the club to move on. (You can almost feel Yoshi’s angst – Ed.)
Balcony Banter Round 17 – Richmond v GWS: Winter Days
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Almanac regular Joe De Petro saw his Tigers take on the Giants at the MCG on a dreary winter’s afternoon.
AFL Round 17: Cats comeback revitalises fans
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Geelong and Hawthorn clash this weekend in Round 18. Let’s go back a decade to Round 17, 2009 in that era when the gap between these two great clubs was wafer thin and the winning margins even less. Giddy times indeed for John Harms!
‘A Hard-Man……On And Off The Field’ – KB Hill
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KB Hill knows his local characters! This week he recounts the colourful life of Ray Burns, policeman, hotelier and football hard man. And no-one does it like KB!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 18: First on-field female referee after 111 years!
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History will be made in the NRL tonight – for the first time in it’s 111 year history, there will be a female on-field referee! Congratulations, Belinda Sharpe! Ian Hauser also casts his eye over Round 18 and nominates his winners.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Frittelli flys to Portrush, Open time again (finally) for NI
July 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
If it’s happening in the world of golf, Hamish Neal is on to it! Today he reviews the week just gone and previews this year’s final major, The Open, which starts tonight.
Almanac Flashback: Off Season Odyssey – Part 37: Blighty!
July 17, 2019 by 27 Comments
With Matt Zurbo lunching at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, let’s revisit his 2012 road trip, where he caught up with none other than Malcolm Blight.
Almanac Time Capsule – AFL Round 14 2009: Observing the Saints fan
July 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Round 14, 2009, when two undefeated teams met in one of the best games in years. John Harms was in the crowd observing more than just the footy.
Balcony Banter Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: Dour Dons do enough
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Almanacker and MCC member Rod Oaten saw his Bombers claw past the Swans in a dour struggle.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 10-16 July 2019
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Snatches of overheard conversation from the past week; observed by David Wilson.
Almanac Time Capsule: Some of my best friends are Saints (really)
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It has been a very long decade for both St Kilda and Carlton. Back in 2009, John Butler ventured some opinions on the differing world views of both clubs. Both are now, once again, contemplating new coaches. How do both sets of supporters view things now?
Almanac Flashback: Song of the Zealot
July 17, 2019 by 6 Comments
We think this piece by Anson Cameron stands the test of time. What it means to be a footy fan.
Fitzroy Football Club – All-star line up for literary lunch: (NOW SOLD OUT)
July 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Fitzroy Football Club is an old friend of the Almanac. They will be hosting an upcoming literary lunch to be held at the Brunswick Street Oval Community Rooms on July 27th. Sounds like a beauty and features Almanac fave George Megalogenis. You’d better get in fast! Bookings close Monday 22nd July.
Almanac Flashback: Dangerman is a safe bet for a big future with the Crows
July 17, 2019 by 10 Comments
Who knows a player better than their own family? For those who didn’t know, the Almanac’s ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber has inside knowledge of one P. Dangerfield. This piece was originally posted back in 2009. You may find it explains a lot about what has transpired since.
2019 Cricket World Cup Final – That’s a Draw, Mate!
Michael Viljoen certainly has his thinking cap on this week. Following on from his ‘epic journey of biblical proportions’ earlier in the week, he’s now trying to undo the Gordian knot of how to fairly decide the outcome of a tied ICC World Cup Final. He gives us several options to consider.