KD describes this week’s poem as ‘the imagined final thoughts of an infamous Nazi who died in Brazil, unrepentant, decades after World War Two ended.’
Dying Thoughts of Dr Josef Mengele, while Having a Stroke and Drowning off the Coast of Bertioga, São Paulo, Brazil, 7 February, 1979
February 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
Almanac Footy: St Kilda 2025 Season Preview
February 24, 2025 by 5 Comments
St Kilda is in the spotlight as Micky McTigger runs an eye over their 2025 team list.
Almanac Music: Songs And Moments #1 – The Dugites And Lynton Luff’s Piano Shop
February 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
A car crash, a Wurtilizer organ, a piano shop, all accompanied by the song ‘In Your Car’ by The Dugites together made up a day Ian Wilson remembers well.
Almanac Footy (Legends) – Peter Singline: Singing The Praises Of Another Local Hero And Champion
February 22, 2025 by 8 Comments
Allan Barden remembers, with respect and thanks, Peter Singline from the Swansea football and cricket teams, the man whose generous encouragement set him on his life’s path. (A beautiful testament – Ed.)
Almanac Teams: Debuts at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge (Part 2 – England)
February 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
Part 2 of Test cricket debutants at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge features players representing England.
Almanac Footy: Richmond 2025 Season Preview
February 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
Continuing his review of 2025 team lists, Micky McTigger runs his eye over the ever-rebuilding Richmond Tigers.
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 2 – The Colliers
February 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Part 2 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Harry and Albert ‘Leeter’ Collier part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.
Almanac Rugby League – RITV: Hope Statements – South Sydney 2025
February 20, 2025 by 3 Comments
After a disastrous day on the training paddock, South Sydney’s season is in tatters before it even gets started. Rabbit in the Vineyard looks for hope that, somehow, the season can be resurrected.
Almanac Rugby League: Countdown to Las Vegas
February 20, 2025 by 2 Comments
Just 10 days now until the 2025 NRL season kicks off in Las Vegas. What’s happening between now and then?
‘Wangaratta’s cavalcade of cycling stars (Part 2)…’ by KB Hill
February 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill concludes his 2-part series on prominent cyclists from the Wangaratta region.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 25 Highlights
February 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade presents his English Premier League Matchweek 25 highlights in a week of the usual scored goals and drama.
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.
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