Brett Lee in full flight. Peter Argent captures the veteran at the Adelaide Oval.
The Art of Swing
January 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ever wondered what happened to cricket discards that don’t make the cut as Channel 9 commentators? Old cricket balls; scoresheets; English batsmen and ageing off spinners? Paul McGrath turns them into fascinating art. Check out his exhibition details here.
The Footy Almanac 2013: great for kids who love footy, and the rest of the known universe
December 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Have you got a young boy, or girl, or know a Hawthorn supporter who is struggling with their reading. The Footy Almanac is perfect to get them on track.
The Diary of a Pub Cricketer
December 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ed Henty has published his diary of a summer of cricket playing with such luminaries as The Rev, Emu, Dutchy and Big Dog, in a league where there’s no LBW, you can’t get out first ball and the most important aspect of fielding is not spilling your beer.
A place to leave your thoughts as the Adelaide Test comes to life and meanders along, just like that great river the Torrens
December 5, 2013 by 16 Comments
Your thoughts?
Cricket book launch – Gideon Haigh’s Uncertain Corridors
November 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In good news for cricket fans, Gideon Haigh has a new book out. You are invited to the launch of ‘Uncertain Corridors’ TONIGHT. (Nov 30)
1988-89 – a love letter
November 29, 2013 by 4 Comments
It’s 25 years since Brutas Mudcake discovered cricket. Curtly Ambrose. Cricket cards. Mervmania. It does not rank as one of the most memorable seasons in cricket history on the surface but to a seven year old, it was magical. But could we possibly beat the Windies?
Love Children
November 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
More glamour pinups from Peter Argent of his current love children – Redback all rounder Kane Richardson and batting prodigy Travis Head.
A look at what’s in The Footy Almanac 2013
November 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac 2013 is out now.
The Forewords and Grand Final essays always generate comment. Here’s a list of the writers and their topics.
Melbourne Launch
November 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
Thursday is the big night for Melbourne Almanackers. Gather at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to collect your books, and buy a dozen for Christmas presents to delight family and friends with your spontaneous and unedited wit and wisdom. Meet the crew and buy a box to guarantee your slot in next year’s edition.
Almanac launch – Brisbane
November 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
The 2013 Footy Almanac has been launched in Brisbane and a very good night was had. If you missed it, here’s the snapshots to put you in the picture.
Book launch – Black and Proud
November 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You’ve seen the photo, now read the book. Almanackers are invited to the launch of ‘Black and Proud – The Story of an Iconic AFL Photo’, next Friday, 29 November 2013.
Ashes Writers: Your Almanac Needs You
November 17, 2013 by 22 Comments
Invers writes for the Almanac, with a desperate plea for advice from the Almanac’s cricket experts over each day of the Ashes Test series. The Australian selectors have suggested a line-up, but all contributions are welcome. Let us know which day you want to kick Watto, or decry the modern game and how 20/20 has ruined everything. Original suggestions will also be published.
PNG – cricket contenders?
November 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
PNG have recorded a confidence-building win in their campaign to reach the 2015 World Cup. Adam Cassidy reports from the UAE on an exciting possibility.
How to play Cricket
November 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Young Fraser Sutherland shares a poem that beautifully captures the temperament of the bowler.
Sheffield Shield goes viral
November 11, 2013 by 4 Comments
Brutus Mudcake likes to think outside the square. He reckons the Sheffield Shield broadcasts are better on the Internet than with a limited non-commercial ABC coverage.
The Stanley Cup Goes Home
November 10, 2013 by 5 Comments
The NHL Ice Hockey tradition of letting every premiership player have the Stanley Cup for a day lets it travel to the roots of the sport in the small clubs and communities where those players grew up. It is a qualitatively different adventure that lets heart and roots supplant dollars and achievement for a few days.
Uncertain Corridors: Gideon Haigh book launch
November 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Gideon Haigh is the thinking man’s John Harms. John Harms is the drinking man’s Gideon Haigh. Why not join them both for the launch of Gideon’s new cricket book (I know I’ll need a new bookshelf too). Details attached. Gideon will also preview a new (or clean) shirt for the occasion.
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
November 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
Interpol have asked the Footy Almanac for assistance with identifying this man. Recent sightings have been reported at Flemington, Warrnambool, Kardinia Park, Galle (Sri Lanka), Augusta Georgia (USA) , Madison Square Gardens (USA) and the Windsor Castle Hotel in London (UK).
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