Under the glorious elms at Yarrawonga, Dips ponders the essentials of life; generational change and mortality, tennis, music, and realising, as Shakespeare wrote, that “life is but a walking shadow.”
Almanac Community: Help raise some cash for scosa (and win some Jay Schulz iconography)
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Especially for Port Adelaide supporters and lovers of Jay Schulz – and those who can afford a few $$ for a good cause.
Dear Mr. Federer,
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Danni Eid never doubted Roger. She wants him to live forever – please!
2017 AFLW Season Preview
January 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
Who’s looking for a neat entree to AFLW? Alex Docherty runs us through each team in the AFLW: the big names, the lesser names, and his predictions for final standings.
Almanac Music: Springsteen does Springsteen
January 31, 2017 by 12 Comments
Peter Baulderstone takes in a Bruce Springsteen concert in Perth last week. Another premiership winning performance or are the years catching up with The Boss?
Odd Friday Lunch – Feb 3: David Rhys-Jones
January 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy the company of David Rhys-Jones (and Perce) this Friday at the North Fitzroy Arms first Odd Friday Lunch for 2017.
Nadal v Federer – why we love an epic contest
January 30, 2017 by 4 Comments
Having given the game of tennis away after the indiscretions of Kyrgios and Tomic, Craig Dodson finds joy in an epic on Rod Laver between Federer and Nadal.
Hawkology III: In the night garden, with Kolchak the night stalker whistling in the wind.
January 30, 2017 by 3 Comments
A Hawthorn romp through the 2016 finals and the post-season player exodus which finishes with the hope of 2017 and the return of Roughie. [An entertaining romp which includes rare Hawks acknowledgement of an opposing side. – Ed]
Almanac Footy History: No Umpires in this Game. The Victorian Football League during two World Wars
January 30, 2017 by 1 Comment
They might be retirees but Brice Coe and Bruce Kennedy have become keen historians over the last decade and have written and published a number of books on the Geelong Football Club and now this one on the VFL during World War I and World War II. [I have a review copy for any one who is interested – [email protected]
AFL Women’s (Practice Match) – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Curtain Raisers No More
January 30, 2017 by 3 Comments
Terrific debut piece from Jack Banister who weaves a description of the moment with a description of the game while presenting an understanding of the plight of women’s football.
Ignorance can’t be ignored!
January 30, 2017 by 9 Comments
Jan Courtin comes down hard on a gaff in a presentation.
Almanac Footy History: Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin
January 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Who was Albert (Pompey) Austin and why is his story so significant? Historian Roy Hay tells the intriguing tale of this nineteenth century sportsman and entertainer, possibly the only Indigenous man to play top level football during that period . [You may be able to help with information and further research – Ed]
AFL Women’s (Practice Match) – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: When a practice match feels like a party.
January 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby is full of excitement as she finds new footy friends in the glow of the emergence of the AFL Women’s comp. [Trademark Yvette – JTH]
Almanac Music: A case for the *real* Beatles albums
January 27, 2017 by 16 Comments
Pete Zitterschlager runs through many of The Beatles’ albumless orphans, lamenting what could (or should) have been.
Australia’s National Day
January 27, 2017 by 10 Comments
On the occasion of January 26 and what it now means, Peter Crossing delves into Australia’s sporting history to look for a suitable date for celebrating the nation that exists on this island continent. [Thought-provoking – Ed]
Become an Almanac member in 2017
January 27, 2017 by 28 Comments
Help keep the Almanac going by becoming a member.
The Jack Dyer Good Ordinary Membership
The K.D. Walters Gadabouts’ Membership
The John Wren Business Membership
Almanac Basketball: Trusting The Process In Philadelphia
January 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
The city of Philadelphia has had a dud basketball team for a while. Despite their wonderful (earlier) history, the Sixers have had a tough time of it in recent years. Alex Docherty explains what’s gone on and why.
Journalists have the right to resist compulsion to intrude
Ironmike provides plenty of food for thought about the dilemma facing journalists when preparing an item for publication, particularly the ethical considerations and the implications that may result from that story.