Inspired by recent posts about cover versions Peter Crossing presents some thoughts about his feelings regarding them.
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 1 – The Murphys
February 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
Part 1 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Len and Frank Murphy part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.
Scared Footballers
February 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Barassi stare affected many footballers as Damian Balassone explains.
Almanac Music: This Legendary Mysterious Loudmouth Invisible Rock Singer Cowboy
February 18, 2025 by 5 Comments
Mickey and Claire are at The Wheaty in Adelaide for the Dave Graney and Clare Moore show. The vintage furniture at the pub brought back some childhood memories for Mickey.
Almanac Teams: Debuts at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge (Part 1 – Australia)
February 17, 2025 by 3 Comments
More Test debuts from Rodney Boyd, this is team one of a two-parter (lots of Tests against the old enemy!) that looks at the Australian side.
Almanac Soccer: That’s not a haddock, that’s a rainbow trout
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Paul Harman gives us a bit of a Wimbledon update and shares some of Grimsby Town’s interesting history with the help of a lifelong local fan.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne’s best 23 in 2025
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes have run a fine-toothed comb over the Kangaroos list for 2025; headlined by some new experienced faces and building youth it looks like an improvement over 2024 is a distinct chance
Almanac Footy: Port Adelaide 2025 Season Preview
February 17, 2025 by 7 Comments
It’s time for Port Adelaide Power to come under the microscope of Micky McTigger .
Almanac Music: Favourite Cover Versions Part 4
February 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
With Part 4 Ian Wilson presents his final instalment of his ‘Favourite Cover Versions’ series.
Almanac Soccer: Pilgrims’ Final Progress
February 15, 2025 by 2 Comments
Merv Collins, born and bred in Tavistock near Plymouth in England, naturally followed the Plymouth Argyle FC and he was absolutely rapt with their win in their FA Cup round against Liverpool as he reports.
Almanac Film: Revisiting Teenage Angst
February 14, 2025 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson was ‘totally obsessed’ with Led Zeppelin as a teenager. A film about their evolvement into the band they became was a must see for him as he reports in his review.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Less’ – Tommy Mallet
February 14, 2025 by 2 Comments
Reflecting the diminishment of time.
Almanac Horse Racing: Way Out West
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dandy Andy continues his take on the main races this weekend. Both city and country meetings feature in his coverage.
RITV Summer Series: Midnight Oil, ‘The Hardest Line’ Review
February 13, 2025 by 6 Comments
RITV continues his Summer Series with a review of the Midnight Oil documentary ‘The Hardest Line’.
NFL 2025 Off Season – The Bryan Hudspeth Cup
February 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
The NFL season is over; what comes next? Earl O’Neill cuts through the noise, sets the agenda for the months ahead and analyses the the whole shebang at the Detroit Lions.
Almanac Rugby League: The annual All Stars games, and farewell to Christian Welch
February 13, 2025 by 1 Comment
The annual rugby league All Stars matches between the Indigenous and Maori teams will be played on Saturday night. Catch up on all the details, plus other information about all things rugby league here.
‘Wangaratta’s World on Wheels…Part 1’ by KB Hill
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill gets in the saddle to begin a 2-part series on the best cyclists to come out of Wangaratta.
Almanac Cricket (Umpires): Mel Johnson – standing behind
February 12, 2025 by 8 Comments
Matt Watson recently caught up with former Test umpire Mel Johnson. What emerged was a tale of honesty, humility and admiration. (This is a corker! – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – Loddon Valley: Where the river meets the footy
February 12, 2025 by 1 Comment
Scott Hunt needed some rest and relaxation from work, and where better than his ‘old stomping ground’ as he explains.
NFL Superbowl LIX – The Darius Slay Jr Cup
February 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Earl’s coverage of Super Bowl LIX can be summed up in this phrase, ‘you know we smashed you when it mattered’. The Eagles fly as Jalen hurts the defending champions!
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