After his extensive account of football in Woomera, David Turpin turns his attention to the history of cricket in Woomera from 1947 – 2014.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1947 – 2014, Part 1: 1947 – 1951
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Literary: An extract from Kelvin Templeton’s ‘Collision’
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from Kelvin Templeton’s debut novel ‘Collision’- the Prologue and the first two chapters – we are introduced to a gifted and determined young footballer, Joshua Shamrock, whose talent and interest in the game (and its complexities) make him the hope of the Footscray side in 1975. We also meet Faye. But what of the flashback to 1957?
Almanac History – The Dismissal: 50 Years On
November 11, 2025 by 18 Comments
Today marks the 50th anniversary of The Dismissal, a watershed moment in Australian political history. Where were you? When did you hear about it? Who were you with? How did you feel? What were your reactions?
Almanac Footy: Rookie Me Central 2025 AFL Draft Guide available here
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
If you want every piece of information about the top candidates for the 2025 AFL Draft on Nov 19 and 20, download Rookie Me Central’s Draft Guide here. Compiled by Almanac member Murray Bird and Peter Williams with much of the text by Michael Alvaro, it gives a clear and concise look at the talent.
Almanac Books – Extracts: ‘The Hugamug Club’ by Andy Thurlow
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In the lead up to the launch of his book ‘The Hugamug Club’ later this month, Andy Thurlow provides a few extracts to whet our appetites.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Race That Stopped A Nation’ by Patrick Smith
November 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Today is the running of one of the world’s greatest horse races, The Melbourne Cup. Patrick Smith recalls in verse the circumstances surrounding Damien Oliver’s win on Media Puzzle in 2002, ‘The Race That Stopped A Nation’.
The 2025 Melbourne Cup Field and an invitation to Monday evening’s digital (Teams) meeting of the tipping minds
November 3, 2025 by 4 Comments
Join the annual Almanac Melbourne Cup tipping round table, via Microsoft Teams, Monday night from 8pm EDST. Sweeps and form analysis to decide on the Almanac Trifecta.
Kelvin Templeton: On Writing ‘Collision’
October 31, 2025 by 3 Comments
We’ll be publishing a number of pieces on Kelvin Templeton and his debut novel ‘Collision’ over the coming weeks. We start today with a few words from Kelvin on his early life as a reader and his progress along the (sometimes rocky) path towards becoming a writer. [Congratulations Kelvin – from your fellow members at The Footy Almanac]
‘The day the Poms arrived in town…’ by KB Hill
October 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
As the 2025/26 Ashes series approaches, KB Hill takes us back to the 1958/59 Tour when the Poms came to Wangaratta to play the Victoria Country XI.
Almanac Footy Tipping – 2025: Results
October 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
And the winners for 2025 are…
Almanac Cricket – ACS Literary Scholar Report: An Opening Conundrum
October 27, 2025 by 5 Comments
All eyes on the first players out to face the Poms and for the summer in general, Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes surveys the field and makes his case.
Almanac Cricket – Kim Hughes and his Merry Men: a morality play
October 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
Warwick Hadfield recalls the rebel tours to South Africa in the 1980s and their impact on the game both there and in Australia.
‘Ninety-year-old AB still a passionate sporting fan…’ by KB Hill
October 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the life and times of Ab Comensoli, a Wangaratta Magpies legend, who celebrated his 90th birthday in August.
Almanac Basketball: Action-thriller Bullitt speeds off with Not Bad Thanks world records
October 22, 2025 by 1 Comment
Graeme Willingham follows up his report on Not Bad Thanks Basketball Club playing its 2,000th game with a story about the club claiming new world records.
Almanac Lunch: Cox Plate Eve with special guest Andrew Rule (Oct 24)
October 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac Cox Plate Eve Lunch is on Oct 24. It features Andrew Rule and his new book ‘The Chosen Few’. All welcome.
Almanac Dinner (in the Barossa): Andy Thurlow and The Hugamug Club members with John Harms (Nov 27)
October 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
Almanac Dinner in the Barossa featuring Andy Thurlow and some special guests, in conversation with John Harms. The evening will finish with the launch of Andy’s latest book ‘The Hugamug Club’. All welcome.
Almanac Music: Good things come in very small packages
October 21, 2025 by 3 Comments
Luke Davies recalls the time he combined old and new music packaging to sell songs.
Tony Wilson’s account of The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: The Danihers, the Andrews, Jack and me.
October 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Tony Wilson has captured the essence of The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch in this piece which, kindly, he has offered for publication on our site. (It was first published on his Substack page Good One, Wilson.) It was a fun afternoon.
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