Rugby League enthusiast Glen Dwyer provides us with news from the NSWRL about The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup 2021. After the disruption of Season 2020 by the Covid pandemic, it looks like a return to something approaching ‘normal’ in this new year.
Book Preview: A Season Like No Other by Ashley Browne
March 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Long-time football scribe Ashley Browne has written an account of the 2020 AFL season, which was dramatically impacted by the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. The book will be published by Hardie Grant on the 17th of March. As a teaser, you can read a preview extract here.
Almanac Footy – SAPSASA Football Team 1973: Robert Simpson
March 1, 2021 by 8 Comments
Robert Simpson was selected for the SA Primary Schools footy side in 1973. He wants to find out who else was in this team photo. Can you help?
Australian Cricket Society Lunch – you’re invited!
February 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Almanac readers are invited to attend The Australian Cricket Society’s annual football lunch to be held in late April.
Almanac Cricket: A day of two significant anniversaries
February 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sir Donald Bradman passed away twenty years ago today. Is the legend standing the test of time? It’s also the anniversary of the birth of commentating great John Arlott. The Footy Almanac invites your responses.
‘……A Class Act……’ by KB Hill
February 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Kevin Hogan, a sports prodigy from Violet Town, had a long and successful career in both football and cricket. KB Hill recounts the life of yet another local legend.
Almanac Running: Recollections of Marathon Running and Triathlons from an Old-Timer
February 23, 2021 by 7 Comments
If you have ever wondered what it is like to compete in marathons, triathlons and ironman events Wayne Matthews has some answers for you. [Welcome to the Almanac Wayne – cracking read! Ed.]
The Tent Hill Tennis Club
February 19, 2021 by 9 Comments
A beauty from Glen Natalier; memories of tennis in the Lockyer Valley [One of the kids in the photograph c1948 is Cecil Logan, my (late) uncle. He was as big a character as Uncle Stan. Glen Natalier, is a former teaching colleague of mine – he grew up on the farm just up the road from my grandparents’ spud and watermelon farm. You haven’t played tennis until you’ve played on antbed – JTH]
‘The Surrey Boys – among Beechworth’s sporting elite…’ by KB Hill
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles the Surrey clan from up Beechworth way. Philip and his sons Brendan and Kayde have been wonderful servants of their home teams for many years.
Almanac Tennis: The last Aussie champ
February 17, 2021 by 3 Comments
With Ash Barty’s defeat this afternoon, can you remember the last Australian to win an Australian Open singles title?
Almanac Tennis: Just what do we make of Nick Kyrgios?
February 11, 2021 by 11 Comments
Last night’s amazing win at the Australian Open showcased the enigma that is Nick Kyrgios. Just what do we make of him? We invite your thoughts.
‘….A Sporting Fanatic on the Other Side of the Fence….’ by KB Hill
February 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
After a short break, KB Hill returns to profile Graeme Taylor whose many wonderful achievements in sport in Wangaratta took place ‘on the other side of the fence’.
Almanac Music: Jools Holland and Dr John – The Boogie Woogie Twins
February 2, 2021 by 4 Comments
Jools Holland and Dr John let it rip with some incredible boogie woogie piano playing.
Book Launch: ‘The Definitive Rulebook’ by Malcolm Ashwood
January 29, 2021 by 9 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood launched his book, ‘The Definitive Rulebook’, last night in Adelaide.
Almanac Footy Tipping: AFLW 2021 (all welcome)
January 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Crikey, AFLW starts tonight, so you better nominate quick smart the Footy Almanac AFLW 2021 tipping comp. Details in this post. All welcome of course. Spread the word.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Born Lucky: The story of Jack Potter, Australia’s finest 12th man’
January 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Get along to the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club for the official book launch and lunch of the autobiography of Jack Potter, one of Australia’s finest cricketers never to play Test cricket.
Almanac Books: Launch – ‘Crops, people, Money & You’ by Dr Kate Burke
January 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Zoom launch of Dr Kate Burke’s new book, ‘Crops, people, Money & You’ will be held on the 28th January 2021 at 5.30pm.
Almanac (Sports) History: It all happened on January 21 (with a bit of music thrown in)
January 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some big names feature in memorable sporting moments that happened on January 21; a couple Poms display a sense of fun; and it wouldn’t be The Almanac if it didn’t feature a bit of music!
Almanac Footy – AFL ticketing in 2021: View of the AFL Fans Association
With the 2021 men’s season just around the corner and Covid-19 still able to wreak havoc on footy crowds, the AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) have released their view on the issues of equity in accessing limited tickets to games.