Bob Dylan has influenced a generation with his music and words, Charlie Wells was no different and pens his thoughts on the Nobel Laureate.
Almanac Music: Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize for Literature
October 23, 2016 by 4 Comments
While Nobel laureate Bob Dylan remains evasive, David Fordyce suggests some of Dylan’s best work is his latest material.
Nail paint and crotchless knickers or ‘Leaps and Bounds’: a wander through footy, music and the contemporary world.
October 15, 2016 by 16 Comments
Brilliant from Ron Wells. This piece is composed to comment on the musos booked for the Grand Final – but it does so much more. Ron takes us through footy, music and life – with many sharp observations beautifully expressed. Molly even gets a mention and as he’d say: “Do yourself a favour.”
Round 20 – Fremantle v West Coast: Desolation derby
August 9, 2016 by 6 Comments
Les Everett channels Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row” in describing the once mighty Fremantle’s derby clash with West Coast [Wonderful – Ed].
First-World Conundrums. If you had to choose?
June 8, 2016 by 29 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is hoping the Almanac community can help solve some of his first-world sporting, political and entertainment conundrums.
Round 5 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: Ballad of a Small Man
April 24, 2016 by 2 Comments
The shorter men of the Hawks and Crows and another with a guitar is all the inspiration Gareth Meyer needs
Almanac Music: Top 10 songs that Bob has “butchered”
January 16, 2016 by 9 Comments
DAM is back and thinking controversially. If you accept the premise that Bob Dylan is a butcher – what are his 10 greatest crimes against music?
Round 16 – Sydney v Hawthorn: ‘Sooner of later one of us must know.’
July 20, 2015 by 17 Comments
With a little help from Bob Dylan, Tom Bally vents his frustration at Sydney’s effort against the Hawks on Saturday night. With the Eagles looming, questions are being asked of the Swans.
AFL Round 22 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Substandard Homesick Blues
August 23, 2014 by 14 Comments
The cleverest, funniest piece you will read on the Almanac or anywhere this footy season. Tony Robb channels Bob Dylan to sing the Blues about his Blues and take the piss out of Mick.
Hot, Hot, Heat
January 4, 2013 by 9 Comments
It’s hot. Damn hot. Rick Kane listens to the experts and devises three easy steps for you to beat the heat.
The 2012 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Nine
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Greetings Tipsters Working long hours at strange times of the day does not make for an environment conducive to watching three hours of football four times a weekend. This could also make it difficult to write a football column, but being clueless has never stopped me from doing anything before. Earl O'NeillFreelance gardener, I’ve thousands [Read more]
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