ACS journalism scholar Liam McCullagh reviews the recent Australia v India series.
Almanac Cricket: Australia clinches 3-1 series victory against India
‘From WDCA to VCA…’ by KB Hill
KB Hill takes us through the lengthy list of WDCAl cricketers who made the grade in the VCA, and beyond in some cases.
Almanac Lunch (Feb 7): With special guests Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin
Lunch! You are invited to the first Almanac Lunch of the year – with Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin – to be held at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond on Feb 7. All welcome.
Cameron Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: He’s back!
After a health glitch over the festive season, Cameron Hooke is back to get the Collingwood bandwagon rolling for Season 2025!
‘Excuse me, Fellahs,…’ by Simone Kerwin
Simone Kerwin is a guest writer on KB Hill’s blog ‘On Reflection’. She offers a poignant tale of a player from the old days who is inspired by a pair of old cricket gloves.
Almanac (Club) Cricket: A match for the ages
Adelaide Lutheran Cricket Club play in the suburban Adelaide competition. They have just played in a match which will be remembered for a long time. Skipper Parth Gohil reports.
Almanac Music: Vale Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died from bladder cancer at the age of 86.
Almanac Cricket: The beautiful nothingness of Test cricket
Kate Burke is one of life’s enthusiasts. As a thinker and writer she has many strengths across many disciplines, especially in Agriculture and leadership, analysis and planning. One is to find relatable situations and moments; she’s got a terrific eye for the sporting moment. She sent John Harms this email about Test cricket, an email that applies perfectly to the denouement of this Boxing Day Test today.
‘Enigmatic “Gypsy” – Beechworth’s boyhood genius…’ by KB Hill
KB Hill recounts the enigmatic career of Terry Bartel, a rare talent who probably didn’t fulfil his potential – but what a character!
Give someone close to you a 2025 Footy Almanac membership for Christmas!
Give someone you love a 2025 Almanac Membership this Christmas and introduce them to the world of the Almanac and its squad of colourful members (or is it a colourful squad of members?)
Earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu – How you can help
A message from editor Jarrod Landells on the impact of the Vanuatu earthquake and how you can lend a hand.
Almanac Poetry Reviews: High praise for Kevin Densley
Footy Almanac mainstay, Kevin Densley, who picks up stacks of Brownlow votes each season, has received a super review for his poetry collection ‘Please Feed the Macaws…I’m Feeling too Indolent’.
‘The quickie who could make the ball talk…’ by KB Hill
KB Hill recalls the cricket career of Rod Davis who they said could make the ball talk. He was a pretty handy footballer too.
Revisiting The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: Bruce Dawe’s September greeting
The poetry vibe was strong at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch where John Harms read this greeting from Bruce Dawe.
ACS Cricket Dinner: Boxing Day Test and Bollywood!
The Australian Cricket Society invites Almanackers to join them for a special Boxing Day Test dinner where the special guest will be Darren ‘Boof’ Lehmann.
Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins: The Final Word Live on Stage (Dec 5)
The Final Word Podcast will be live on stage in Adelaide on Thursday night, the perfect way of getting into this Second Test.
Almanac History: Noel Pearson’s eulogy for Gough Whitlam
Today is December 2. On this day in 1972, the Australian Labor Party won the Federal Election and E.G. Whitlam became Prime Minister. He died in 2014 at the age of 98. Noel Pearson spoke at the celebration of Gough’s life.
GCJD Haigh on Ian Redpath
Gideon Haigh on Ian Redpath. And Gideon and Keith Stackpole will be on SEN Radio on Monday morning.
Almanac Literary: The Furphy Anthology 2024 is in bookshops from today (Dec 1)
The Furphy Anthology 2024 is now in shops and is also available through The Furphy Literary Award website.











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