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December 20, 2015 by 16 Comments
Almanac Cricket – India v South Africa: That’s Entertainment
December 7, 2015 by 29 Comments
This is cricket.
Mrs Fitzsimons and the Whitefriars’ scribes
December 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
John Harms visited Whitefriars and found some willing young story-tellers.
The All Blacks pay tribute to Jonah Lomu
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
At Jonah Lomu’s funeral, the All Blacks gathered. They paid their respect.
Adelaide Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 26 Nov.
November 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 is on 26 Nov. The launch starts at 8.30pm. But there is a cricket game first from 5-8pm. It’s all explained here.
Melbourne Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 19 Nov.
November 17, 2015 by 13 Comments
The Melbourne launch is on. Details here. All welcome. See you there. Spread the word.
ABC Cricket Podcast: The Final Word
November 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
I really enjoyed sharing the mic with Cate McGregor, Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, chatting about the Gabba Test just gone, and the Gabba generally. [A nice way to lead into Perth this arvo – Ed]
The Merri Marathon
October 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Merri Marathon is one of the highlights of the school year. John Harms reports.
Almanac Horseracing – W.S. Cox Plate: Remembering the day punters finally nailed The Beaver
October 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
The day we beat The Beaver and a sympahetic Maso was paid with a signed IOU.
Magnet (Galleries) – a community which welcomes you
October 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Magnet (Galleries) is a collective of photographers (and other artists) not unlike the Almanac. Check them out here. Michael Silver and Col Abbott will make you welcome.
Footy history: Hawthorn (and Footscray) – Bobbin’ up and down like this
October 12, 2015 by 8 Comments
John Harms stumbled across the old Hawthorn song (which will be of interest to Scrays fans as well).
Dinner (Oct 14) with Gideon Haigh – all welcome
October 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
An evening of conversation with Gideon Haigh. Hear how he selects his T-shirts for TV appearances, how he finally won a grand final at he Yarras, and what Certain Admissions is all about. All welcome on Oct 14. [Looking forward to the chat Gideon – JTH]
Grand Final Entertainment
October 11, 2015 by 46 Comments
John Harms elaborates on his suggestion (on ABCTV’s Offsiders) to include Paul Kelly and Mick Thomas in the Grand Final pre-match – every year. [Who else would you include? Ed]
It’s Steve Baker’s last day as web-editor
October 8, 2015 by 31 Comments
Sorry to say folks, but Stone Cold Steve Baker is leaving the Almanac web-editor’s role – he needs to spend more time with his Bakewood family.
Terrible news
October 8, 2015 by 9 Comments
We are thinking of Josh and Terry Barnstable on this saddest of days.
AFL Grand Final weather
September 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
Our official Almanac meteorologist, BD, has the forecast for the Grand Final next Saturday.
Stevie J: Observing the response
September 24, 2015 by 22 Comments
John Harms has noticed there’s a pattern in how people have responded to Geelong’s sacking of Stevie J. Here are his observations.
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