Dan Lonergan previews the upcoming Boxing Day Ashes Test presenting some interesting thoughts on the ‘preparedness’ of England’s team, and in particular, possible selection changes for both sides.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne: Preview – Under prepared, over prepared! Has England really prepared at all?
December 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: England’s Test winning drought in Australia extends to 18 as their Ashes campaign turns to dust….
December 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on the final day of play in the Third Test in Adelaide which saw Australia have a comfortable win to retain the Ashes, while England’s Test winning drought in Australia is extended to 18 Tests.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Sliding doors slid in Adelaide on the opening day
December 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan casts his eye across the intriguing first day of the Adelaide Test, including his thoughts on the career of Alex Carey. Kevin Sheedy, it seems, is a good judge.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 6: 1980/81 – 1987/88
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Part 6 of David Turpin’s examination of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera: 1947 to 2014’ focusses on the years 1980/81 – 1987/88. Sadly, two well known cricket identities suffered untimely deaths during this period.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Preview: Australia to secure an early Christmas present
December 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
In his preview of the Adelaide Test, Dan Lonergan argues that the misguided Poms are almost no chance of turning things around in this Ashes series.
Almanac Footy: The Dashing Demon From South Bendigo
December 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian McLean of the Melbourne FC was a champion wingman, courageous, a quick and reflexive player, and with his fluent ball handling skills, became a multiple premiership player for the club during the 1950s. Roger Spaull presents a wonderful account of the life and times of the footy career of Ian McLean.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Cricket Society – Dinner with ‘Dizzy’
December 12, 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.
‘Made in Sri Lanka…’ by KB Hill
December 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
KB Hill charts the rich contribution of Sri Lankan cricketers to the Wangaratta District Cricket Association.
Almanac Book Reviews: Kelvin Templeton on Carolyn Spooner’s ‘Frog Cakes at Half Forward’
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Kelvin Templeton is taken by the originality of Carolyn Spooner’s ‘Frog Cakes at Half Forward’ and concludes that it’s a book ‘every lover of Australian Football should have on their bookshelf.’ Nice review.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 5: 1979/71 – 1979/80
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin presents Part 5 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ with this part looking at seasons 1970/71 – 1979/80.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 3 – Mitch Starc! You Beauty!
December 7, 2025 by 3 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, lauding the performance of the Australians, especially Mitchell Starc, and wonders whether the Englishmen are capable of adjusting their approach.
Almanac Cricket: ACS Literary Scholar Report – Women’s Cricket World Cup
December 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes is the Australian Cricket Society’s literary scholar and is mentored by writer John Harms. This is his latest report featuring the recently played Women’s Cricket World Cup.
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 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]
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