Words and pictures from Les Everett on the Anzac round just played in the WAFL, and he lists the extended squad for the interstate game against the SANFL.
Haiku Bob – Round 6: glimpses of me
May 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob offers mere glimpses through the Essendon v Collingwood maelstrom, cherished that they are
Round 6 – Sydney v GWS: Optimistic outlook
April 30, 2019 by 3 Comments
The home ground disadvantage continued for Mathilde de Hauteclocque’s Swans, but amid the rubble there is always time to stop and smell the camellias.
FEARLESS 2019 Round 6 – Lest we forget…
April 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Another Fearless review of the round that was, with ANZAC Day proving a poignant point in the fixture as always.
Almanac Poetry: Les Murray – ‘Nocturne’
April 30, 2019 by 26 Comments
Sadly, Les Murray died yesterday. We featured this poem, ‘Nocturne’, in the early days of the Almanac site. It is one of John Harms’s favourite Les Murray poems.
Round 6 – Sydney v GWS: “Why do you bother?”
April 30, 2019 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin ventures up the highway from her new home of Melbourne to the SCG. When asked “Why do you bother?” supporting the Swans in the lowest times, she knows that as a die-hard fan win, lose or draw; it’s worth it.
Ultimate Wool Teams: Vic, Riverina, WA and SA
April 30, 2019 by 7 Comments
In this week’s Footy Record a (provisional) National Wool Team will be announced. It’s picked from these four regional squads.
1969 SANFL Grand Final – Sturt v Glenelg: A Greenslide
April 30, 2019 by 12 Comments
Swish has uncovered a copy of the 1969 SANFL GF Souvenir Football Budget – while of course filled with the ins and outs of the big game (notably one Royce Hart), read on to discover mentions of PNG, Fruita, Four Corners after Rolf Harris and much much more…
Almanac Reading – The ugly Australian: evolution of a cricket species (from “The Cricket Monthly”)
April 30, 2019 by 4 Comments
From “The Cricket Monthly” last week; in which Jarrod Kimber explores the traditions and ways of Australian cricket; from the suburbs to the international arena. [Do your experiences support these views? – Ed].
Almanac Bushwalking: On Granite Island
April 29, 2019 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall takes his boys to do a lap of Granite Island at Victor Harbor where they encounter a storied tree again. [Nice – Ed]
Odd Friday Lunch: May 3 with Warwick Capper
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Warwick Capper is the special guest at the Odd Friday Lunch on May 3. Bookings essential.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: A day for remembering and to remember.
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Caspar McLeod has returned to Australia to go to uni. He took the opportunity to attend the Shrine of Remembrance service and the MCG clash and even though his Bombers went down he had a memorable (and emotional) day.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Heart-racing footy at its finest
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Uni student Sean Mortell has a day off from his job selling Footy Records to take in the Anzac Day clash – and is happy to claim the four points.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Peering into the Glare
April 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill heads to Metricon for the first time ever – but forgot to take his shorts and thongs. He was impressed by his Lions.
Living On: A Tribute to Fitzy
April 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou remembers her dear friend Fitzy who was a stalwart of Power House FC.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: Is it just business?
April 28, 2019 by 3 Comments
The Anzac Eve game had Joe De Petro considering the various motivations of professional athletes.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): ANZAC Day 2019
April 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
The crowd was in early for the traditional ANZAC clash and Andrew Fithall and crew were very much part of it. The arithmetic progression of Pies goals was becoming a worry, but sometimes Maths can be beaten. [I agree on Darcy Moore and the reasoning – JTH]
An Ode to the Glorious Past
April 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
Joe Moore was privileged to sit with his grandmother during her final days and to experience her perspective and wisdom.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: How Good is Stacky
April 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Michael Nichols discusses the Round Six game that promised so much pre-season, Richmond v Melbourne.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Knowing where the milk is (brashly)
April 27, 2019 by 9 Comments
Beaut multi-layered story of the Anzac Day game from Andrew Else who watches with his young’uns. [Comment through narrative: I love this style – JTH]
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