Heather Lee presents her report for Day 2 of the Ashes Test from Brisbane where England will rue all their dropped catches as Australia leads by 44 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 2 – A ‘catch of the Series’ conundrum
December 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 4: 1963/64 – 1969/70
December 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin continues his informative series ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’. Part 4 examines the seasons 1963/64 – 1969/70.
Almanac Books: ‘Champions of Carlton’ – Miles Wilks
December 2, 2025 by 10 Comments
Blues fans, here’s the book you’ve all been waiting for, ‘Champions of Carlton’ – it’s a cracker!
Almanac Literary: The Furphy Anthology 2025 – launched Nov 20 and released Dec 1
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Furphy Anthology 2025 was launched at a spirited event at the All Nations on November 20 and is now available for purchase.
Almanac Cricket: Dinner with ‘Dizzy’
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites Almanackers and friends to attend their Boxing Day Test Dinner featuring Jason ‘Dizzy’ Gillespie in conversation with Ken Piesse on Saturday, 27 December.
Almanac Footy: Peter Malinauskas on why you should play for The Blacks
November 29, 2025 by 1 Comment
This is a classic. When the premier of your state narrates a short Uni Blacks FC promotional video, why wouldn’t you play for them!
‘The Best of the Best of Wangaratta Tennis…’ by KB Hill
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill concludes his two-part series on the best players to grace the courts of Merriwa Park over the past century. Today he names his Top 10 men and women.
The Ashes – First Test: A South Australian on tour
November 26, 2025 by 11 Comments
Daryl Schramm makes his long-awaited Almanac debut with the story of his visit to Perth to experience the First Test of the Ashes series. [Worth the wait DJS – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 3: 1958/59 – 1962/63
November 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
More cricket history from David Turpin with Part 3 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ featuring the seasons 1958/59 – 1962/63.
Almanac Lunches: The Geelong Almanackers and friends invite you to lunch
November 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
The Geelong Almanackers and friends are having an informal gathering and lunch on Friday 28 November and we invite you to join us.
The Ashes – First Test: Day 3 – The day that wasn’t!
November 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
Heather Lee was due to present a report from play on Day 3 of the First Ashes Test match but Travis Head put paid to that! Instead, Heather reflects on the result and her younger cricket days amongst other things.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: England needs a Plan B
November 23, 2025 by 9 Comments
Sports commentator and lecturer Dan Lonergan joins our cricket writing group to cover Day 2 of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Dan thinks that the Englishmen need to rethink their Bazball or bust approach. (Welcome aboard, Dan – Ed.)
Almanac Cricket: Exhibition – Sunraysia’s Pioneering Cricket Association
November 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
With the Ashes series commencing today, avid cricket lover, writer, historian and artist Heather Lee also reminds us this time ninety years ago a pioneering cricket competition was about to commence – the Red Cliffs & District Ladies Cricket Association. Heather’s exhibition celebrating the history of the association is currently showing in Red Cliffs. [Heather will present match reports during the Ashes series. Welcome Heather. – Ed]
Almanac Cricket – Ashes Tests in Perth: the record to date
November 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Ashes begin tomorrow in Perth. What sort of record does Australia have in Ashes Tests in the West since the first game there in 1970/71 series?
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1947 – 2014, Part 2: 1951/52 – 1957/58
November 19, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin recalls cricket played in Woomera in his ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1947 – 2014. Part 2 revisits the cricket seasons 1951/52 to 1957/58, and incredibly includes a murder on the playing field.
Book Launch: The Furphy Anthology 2025 – Nov 20 in Melbourne
November 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
You are invited to the launch of The Furphy Anthology 2025 on the evening of November 20. Read more here.
Almanac Footy Comment: Gather Round is the solution
November 14, 2025 by 2 Comments
Miles Wilks thinks that the recently announced Wildcard Round is an answer to the wrong question. By drawing on overseas examples, he offers an alternative framework which may well provide the answer to what he believes to be the right question.
‘A century of stars at Merriwa Park…’ by KB Hill
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Anyone for tennis? KB Hill set himself the task of choosing the Top 20 male and female tennis players in the history of Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park. In Part 1 today, KB covers Nos. 20-10.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1947 – 2014, Part 1: 1947 – 1951
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
After his extensive account of football in Woomera, David Turpin turns his attention to the history of cricket in Woomera from 1947 – 2014.
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