Earl laments a major injury to a key Detroit Lions player. Will it cost them a Super Bowl appearance?
Almanac Rugby League – Rugby League comes to the television screen
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is looking forward to ABC TV’s adaptation of Brendan Plum’s novel ‘Plum’ which starts on Sunday night.
Almanac Rugby Union: Is Joseph the messiah or just the latest false hope?
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator wonders if the arrival of the latest wunderkind at Rugby Australia is messianic or just the latest false hope in the middle of the the code’s nadir.
Wally Miller: the doyen of administrators
October 17, 2024 by 52 Comments
We reprise Rulebook’s tribute to Norwood legend Wally Miller who died yesterday. Vale Wally Miller.
Almanac Rugby League: Things don’t always turn out right
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
There’s no guarantee you’ll recognise someone you should when you’re both way, way out of context. Our two regular rugby league columnists managed to pass each other by on NRL Grand Final weekend.
Almanac (International) Rugby League: The 2024 Pacific Championships
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
The rugby league Pacific Championships commences tomorrow night with a double-header at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. Here are the draws for both the women’s and men’s series along with all of the teams for round one this weekend.
‘Bobinawarrah farmer finally lands a flag…’ by KB Hill
October 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with John Conroy, the veteran who recently helped Milawa to a flag in the Ovens and King League.
Almanac Events: Australian Society for Sports History presents – Early Years of Olympic Golf
October 16, 2024 by 5 Comments
The Australian Society for Sports History invite you to their upcoming event on 16 October (today) with a presentation by Michael Sheret – Early Years of Olympic Golf. Bookings are now open.
Almanac Life: The Tattoo (1990)
October 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls a curious encounter with a drunken dishevelled man in 1990.
Almanac Reviews – The Substance: Hollywood meets dystopia
October 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson has been to see the new film The Substance and is full of praise for a well crafted and arresting – if not shocking – piece of art.
Almanac Poetry: Concerning the ‘Talking Boony’
October 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Cricket season is now here, so KD has delved into his archives and come up with a previously unpublished poem about the talking David Boon doll that was a big promotional success for VB about two decades ago.
Almanac Cinema: Deny Everything – The Apprentice Review
October 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
A biopic of Donald Trump, ‘The Apprentice’ is now in cinemas. Ian Wilson presents his review of the film.
Almanac Racing: Vale John ‘Patto’ Patterson OAM – Flemington’s longest serving Clerk of the Course
October 11, 2024 by 4 Comments
John ‘Patto’ Patterson OAM, Flemington’s longest serving Clerk of the Course has passed away. Roger Lowrey pays tribute to Patto.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Guineas: Broad or Bright – Which side are you on?
October 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Spring Carnival goes up a notch this weekend with the Caulfield Guineas, Sal Ciardulli casts his thoughtful eye over the form to seek some winners for punters.
Almanac Life: Australian Summer Scene
October 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The concept of an Australian identity Callum Quirk has thought about a lot. Classic Aussie cars, coastal towns and roads, and summer are all part of that identity Callum believes.
NFL Week 5 – The Kerby Joseph Cup
October 10, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl lets loose on the world of the New York Jets, the perennial underachievers of the NFL. If only Hollywood could come up with such scripts!
Mystery Pub: Corner Booth Reflections at The Elephant
October 10, 2024 by 14 Comments
Claire and Mickey dropped into the Elephant off Rundle Mall to get their weekend off to a good start.
NRL Grand Final Weekend Review – Rabbit in the Vineyard on Tour
October 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard was on tour for NRL Grand Final weekend too, with a highly personal and meaningful return to significant places and memories from his younger days.
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