Damian Balassone recalls 1991, his musical and literary journey, a deferral from his commerce degree, and his eventual move to the Gold Coast where he lasted two days working for the owner of the Brisbane Bears.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Harrier 809 – Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War’
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull (Callum Quirk) presents his review of Number One Bestseller, ‘Harrier 809 – Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War’.
Almanac Music: Vale – Kris Kristofferson
October 1, 2024 by 5 Comments
Another music icon has passed onto that great gig in the sky – Kris Kristofferson. He will be remembered as a prolific songwriter and an accomplished actor appearing in many films throughout his career. RIP Kris Kristofferson.
Almanac Poetry: Italianesque
September 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a previously unpublished one, written about one of his favourite artists, the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 2024 – Final
September 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After another exciting count, we cab announce the winner of the Footy Almanac Tip the Top 8 Competition.
Grand Final 2024 – Sydney v Brisbane: Gameplans
September 29, 2024 by 13 Comments
The Old Dog watched the Grand Final at the Port Campbell pub, and this is his account of the day and the game.
Almanac Lunches: The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – another cracker!
September 28, 2024 by 12 Comments
It was undoubtably another cracking Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch as Col Ritchie’s photos and story tell.
AFL Grand Final Entertainment: Hear her roar, loud and muddied
September 28, 2024 by 7 Comments
The merits of Katy Perry opening for the Grand Final today have been dissected in the public square, Jarrod Landells gives his thoughts on who should play Melbourne City.
Almanac Footy: Rolling Thunder get the WAFL flag
September 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on the Peel Thunder’s win in the WAFL Grand Final over east Perth.
Almanac Footy: Gloves off!
September 27, 2024 by 6 Comments
The Old Dog wants to get a few things about footy off his chest so he can relax and enjoy the Big One!
[Language warning -Ed]
Almanac Music: Two Potent Elements – Songs Involving Blood and/or Fire
September 27, 2024 by 150 Comments
This week’s installment of KD’s epic series on popular song themes concerns songs that involve blood and/or fire. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Grand Final 2024 – Sal’s Preview and tips for Moonee Valley
September 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s finally here, the last game of the season and Sal Ciardulli has made his choice who will win the AFL 2024 Premiership. His tips for Moonee Valley are also included.
Almanac (Paris 2024) Olympics – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 33 moments other than gold
September 26, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard continues his selection of special moments from the Paris Olympics where you didn’t have to win a gold medal to be on the dais of great moments.
NRL Finals Week 3 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
September 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
The results of this weekend’s footy games may be almost pre-ordained but Prop goes all cerebral when he talks about ‘confirmation bias’. Fair dinkum!
NRL Finals, Week 3 and NRLW Finals, Week 1: Go with the form!
September 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser suggests you follow the form to find this week’s winners in both the NRL and the NRLW.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Painting Martha’ by Andy Thurlow
September 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
Andy Thurlow tells us all about his recent book launch which featured not just one but three books! And the ‘after party’ went well into the night.
Almanac Footy: Your guide to Christmas in September
September 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Grand Final is as good as Christmas in September suggests A.L. Illowa as he reminisces on Grand Finals past.
The day after
And with that, the AFL season has drawn to a close once more…for Paul Crowe that means the best parts of footy – just you, a ball and the possibility of making things happen – are again doomed to off-season dormancy and other sporting pursuits can’t come close to doing justice to the absence.