Andrew Dougie Fraser recently attended a summer Masters footy tournament in Canberra, organised to remember and celebrate Big Rob “Blouse” Nisbet a great clubman, husband and father, who died thirteen years ago.
Almanac Life: Buggerising about on the Bellarine
December 13, 2024 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall recalls his hectic weekend on the Bellarine when he and Claire were over from Adelaide for the Queenscliff Music Festival.
Almanac Music: More New Orleans – How the term jazz originated
December 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ever wondered how the musical term ‘jazz’ came about? Col found out on a trip to New Orleans for Jazzfest as he explains.
NFL 2024 Week 14 – The Pat O’Connor Cup
December 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
Earl’s coverage of the NFL this week is all about ‘belief’ mixed it up with YAC. Don’t get it? Read on!
‘The quickie who could make the ball talk…’ by KB Hill
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the cricket career of Rod Davis who they said could make the ball talk. He was a pretty handy footballer too.
Revisiting The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: Bruce Dawe’s September greeting
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The poetry vibe was strong at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch where John Harms read this greeting from Bruce Dawe.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Woke up call for India?
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
In hospital for a procedure, Les Everett manages to remain updated with the latest scores and his thoughts from the Second Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Red’ – Tommy Mallet
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A poem about a red wobble dashboard robot is the latest offering from Tommy Mallet.
Almanac (Fictional) Cricket: Viv on run outs
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
Viv Tufnell, that cricketer from an alternate universe, gives his ‘two bob’s worth’ on the ‘yes-no’wait’ dilemma and the potential of run outs.
Almanac (Film) Review: An instant French classic
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda have been off to the movies. At one screening they were the only patrons in the cinema; at the other the place was chockers!
Almanac Soccer: Premier League Matchweek 15 Highlights
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Matchweek 15 in the English Premier League has concluded and Ollie Wade presents his highlights for the week.
ACS Cricket Dinner: Boxing Day Test and Bollywood!
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites Almanackers to join them for a special Boxing Day Test dinner where the special guest will be Darren ‘Boof’ Lehmann.
Almanac Music: The Best Australian Albums of 2024
December 10, 2024 by 11 Comments
Smokie has listened to over 120 new Australian albums this year. Here is his best of 2024.
Almanac Music: ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’ – This Is Why
December 10, 2024 by 15 Comments
Greg Andrew explains the thinking behind his continuing music series ’33/3 Reasons Why’. Greg provides an eclectic musical selection for listeners to enjoy, discover, and revisit.
Almanac Teams: Players who debuted in Brisbane
December 9, 2024 by 3 Comments
Rodney continues his series with those players who made their Test debuts in Brisbane.
Almanac Poetry: Venticelli
December 9, 2024 by 2 Comments
This zephyr of a poem from Kevin Densley concerns the ephemeral venticelli, Italian for ‘little winds’.
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