COVID is having an impact Down South. It seems to have gotten a hold of Steve Earl. This is what they’re doing at Chez Earl. [RUOK – JTH]
Almanac Life: One of those Melbourne lockdown Saturdays
August 8, 2020 by 17 Comments
A day in lockdown quickly evolved into an emotional reflection on Jan Courtin’s parents. Whilst typing out some letters from years gone by, Jan discovered her family history, making the day worthwhile.
Almanac Life: A Human’s Guide to Pandemic Living (for-areas-yet-to-reach-Level-6)
July 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
Some timely advice for us all about pandemic living, the ‘Human’s Guide to Pandemic Living’ from ER.
Balcony Banter – Lynda Carroll: The Quiet Time
July 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The MCG has gone quiet. Lynda Carroll deals with the flood of memories she experienced after the recent Melbourne v Richmond clash.
Almanac Life: Elbow Dancing
June 19, 2020 by 4 Comments
During this time of Covid-19 and ‘elbow bumping’, has resulted in Peter Robertson reflecting on the symbolism and power of the handshake.
FEARLESS 2020 Round 2: …some 12 weeks later, we’re back! Rusty, but anything’s better than nothing
June 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
FEARLESS is back with his take on the AFL’s Round 2 after taking time out to voice his thoughts on Jeff Kennett’s economic rationalist theory of club survival in the 21st Century.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Discomfort
June 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
Footy’s back! Paddy Grindlay reviews the hard slog of the Collingwood and Richmond game that resulted in the first draw of the season.
#almanac280 ‘COVID-19’ writing competition: we have a winner (two actually)
May 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Thanks for your entries in the latest #almanac280 writing competition. Another small feast of creativity.
Almanac Writing Competition – #almanac280: COVID-19
May 7, 2020 by 47 Comments
A new writing challenge for those who are Twitter inclined, or for those who just value brevity. But hurry! This comp closes 6pm Thursday.
How Corona Virus Has Divided A Country
April 29, 2020 by 2 Comments
With the selfishness and ‘every person for them selves’ attitude displayed during Covid 19, Shannon Cole wonders what happened to the concern and generosity displayed by Australians during the recent bushfires.
Changing the Discourse on Tasmanian Football
April 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien looks at the position of Tasmanian football over many years and its relationship with the AFL/VFL.
The journey home from the Arctic – well almost! An odyssey in itself.
April 5, 2020 by 4 Comments
Wow! What an epic journey it has been for Richard Marlow to return to Australia from the wilds of the Arctic before the borders are closed. Read his amazing journey here.
After isolation
April 1, 2020 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall has returned from travels in Sweden. Having completed his term of self-isolation, Mickey’s ready to hit the road and it’s back to work for him.
Almanac Rugby League – ‘There’s got to be a morning after’*
March 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
What do the disaster movies of the early 70s have in common with the head honchos of the NRL? Our rugby league correspondent Ian Hauser has been pondering this question.
Those Other Days Are Gone
March 25, 2020 by 8 Comments
In this ever-changing world, a poignant futuristic (and historical) story from Dips O’Donnell, father and son discuss footy in the good old days.
Blindsided: a conversation overheard in a socially-distanced Adelaide meeting room
Dave Brown must have been hiding behind a strategically place pot plant (read that however you want to) when this conversation was held earlier today.