Come and celebrate the launch of Rob Scott’s (aka Haiku Bob) first major collections of haiku. TONIGHT.
Haiku Bob is in town from Sweden to launch his two books of haiku (Dec 16)
December 16, 2016 by 5 Comments
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 1: Pinky Pool Perfect
December 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber may eschew the lemon dacks for the lime budgy-smugglers as his respect for the pool grows. He reports on the opening day of the Gabba Test when young Renshaw reminded him of The Big Ship.
Almanac Racing: I’ve seen the light
December 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
It’s taken him half a century but Crio has finally changed his approach. [Love it Crio – JTH]
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Facts Edition
December 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal previews Round 11 of the A-League as a goal-fest in the west looks on the cards.
The Doggies Almanac is launched (how many people can you squeeze into the North Fitzroy Arms).
December 15, 2016 by 10 Comments
It was a cracking night at the North Fitzroy Arms where Ross Abbey sent The Doggies Almanac off in style. John Harms has a few thank yous, and Cookie has sent in a ripper pic.
Summer Reading: Six Summer Soccer Reads
December 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Denis Gedling presents a thoughtful collection of Soccer books for your summer reading.
Almanac Cricket – The best and worst* at the Gabba
December 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
In the lead up to the Gabba Test, Dave Brown looks at some of Australia’s good and not so good performers at the venue
The Doggies Almanac 2016: a Story of the Year of Wonders, The Year of the Dog
December 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Ian Swan receives a mysterious parcel from a friend. It contains The Doggies Almanac. Here’s his own Doggies story (with thanks to Spider Phillips) – and a little more about great days of Hallora-Strzlecki in the Ellinbank District League. [This is what footy’s about – Ed]
Being a good coach – the possibility of being both good player and coach
December 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
Following examinations of Premiership coaches Luke Beveridge and Alastair Clarkson, Yoshi explores the possibility of great players blossoming into good coaches.
Almanac Golf: Alice’s Restaurant and the freakish 4-iron
December 13, 2016 by 9 Comments
Just as Alice’s Restaurant isn’t necessarily about the restaurant, this golf story is about something much more important than just the golf.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba Test: Call for writers
December 13, 2016 by 5 Comments
The Gabba Test begins on Thursday. All entries for cricket reports happily received at The Footy Almanac. Pick a day.
Book Review – Kings of the Game
December 12, 2016 by 2 Comments
Modelist reviews ‘Kings of the Game’, by Lachlan Waterman, in search of what makes a great Aussie Rules Football Coach.
Almanac People: Billy’s Life Journey
December 12, 2016 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie writes of Billy and his journey through life, the choices made, and confronting challenges one day at a time.
Wrestling with Reality – Part 1
December 12, 2016 by 49 Comments
Mario Milano passed away on the weekend. Our sympathies go to the Milano family. No doubt many will remember him and his wrasslin’ opponents. It reminded us of Phil Dimitriadis’s piece from a few years ago. There are many memories in the piece and in the comments which follow.
Almanac Music: Radiohead and me
December 12, 2016 by 19 Comments
Having first been introduced to Radiohead through their seminal salute to modern alienation, OK Computer, Mickey Randall embraces the musical pilgrimage and feels there remains plenty for them to ponder.
Almanac Party: The Doggies Almanac launch and end of year drinks (Dec 14)
December 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Wednesday Dec 14 at the North Fitzroy Arms. Come and celebrate with the Almanac crew (and Perc). The tradition of launch parties continues.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba Test: Time will tell
December 12, 2016 by 4 Comments
Test cricket returns to Brisbane on Thursday. The team, opponent, conditions and game all very different from recent Chappell-Hadlee life. Citrus Bob gazes into his crystal ball.
St Kilda Boys Taking Challenges in New Zealand
December 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Yoshi give us a blow by blow description of St Kilda’s pre-season camp in New Zealand.
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