Vin Maskell loves music nearly as much as he loves sport. Or is it the other way round? No matter – Vin introduces music stories by Almanackers on the Stereo Stories website.
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Kick-to-Kick fixture now out
January 31, 2014 by 21 Comments
Vin Maskell has banished the AFL, NRL, ICC, CA, EPL and all the other heartless money munchers of world sport. With poetic style and grace Vin reveals the 2014 itinerary of the KKAA (Kick to Kick Association of Australia). Long may it prosper.
The last ball of the last Test
January 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Vin Maskell with the ultimate metaphor.
On the boundary
December 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Vin Maskell and Paul Bateman share tales of how death illuminates life; and life illuminates cricket. Beautiful reflective story telling. Enjoy.
Man and boy
December 9, 2013 by 6 Comments
Time waits for no man – footballers, fans and timekeepers alike. Vin Maskell tells a poignant story of a day spent in the timekeeper’s box.
The Right Colours
November 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Vin Maskell offers a gentle meditation (memoir?) about the colours we nail to our mast. A delicate pastry to go with your weekend coffee.
Did Bradman ever kick a Sherrin?
November 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Holy Boot is on a pilgrimage to The Don’s home turf, and Vin Maskell is inspired to verse.
Poetry: The first ball of the first Test
November 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
Vin Maskell offers some blank verse that touches on something elemental in first encounters of all kinds.
Radio Days
October 14, 2013 by 12 Comments
Two hanky alert for men over 40. Vin Maskell exquisitely paints the word pictures of our lives, shaped by the brush strokes of ABC radio commentary. Does Alan McGilvray have a twitter feed?
Wanted: Grand Final scoreboard photos
August 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Scoreboard Pressure, the Les Everett-Vin Maskell website all about scoreboards, is planning its third annual Grand Finals feature. They are calling for photos of scoreboards at local Grand Finals over the next fortnight.
How to Watch Footy (part 18): Umbrella organisation
July 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Rain or shine, in this case rain, Vin Maskell can be found watching the footy. Even he learnt a few things from Len, a hardened Williamstown supporter.
How to Watch Footy (part 15): Innocence
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell believes competitive footy should stop at Grade Six. Anything after this should be kick-to-kick, circle work and training drills.
How to Watch Footy (part 14): Crutches
June 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Football’s a crutch, writes Vin Maskell.
How to Watch Footy, part 13: The Queen’s decree
June 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
When did the Queen decree that there be no local footy in much of Melbourne over her birthday weekend? Vin Maskell hops on his bike and goes searching for some action.
How to Watch Footy, part 12
June 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Vin Maskell is operating the scoreboard at a good old-fashioned VFA showdown. But the view from the top of the grandstand is of more than just the clashing jumpers.
How to Watch Footy (part 11): Seconds, guests and postcodes
May 31, 2013 by 3 Comments
The new Bendigo Gold club, replacing the Bendigo Bombers, is struggling, as is Vin Maskell, charged with the responsibility of manning an electronic scoreboard with a life of its own.
Williamstown Literary Festival: Footy Town
May 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Knacker Vin Maskell will host a Williamstown Literary Festival event this Wednesday, May 29, featuring John Harms, Paul Daffey and fellow Knacker and Williamstown CYMS footy club legend, Smokie Dawson.
How to Watch Footy, part 10: Glimpses
May 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Another big weekend of footy for Vin Maskell – Auskick, Under 18s, AFL – although the Geelong-Collingwood game played second fiddle to Julia Zemiro on SBS.
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