John Harms has his thoughts on the response to the World Cup and the Matildas. He’s interested in yours.
Almanac Cricket (Memoir): Falling towards Headingley
July 9, 2023 by 12 Comments
John Harms remembers 1993, and his trip to the Headingley Test with T.G. White.
Almanac/Adelaide Uni FC Very Long Lunch: Friday (April 14) of Gather Round
April 11, 2023 by 9 Comments
If you’re in Adelaide during Gather Round, you’re most welcome to come to the Adelaide Uni Blacks Very Long Lunch. The crew at the Blacks have sent a special invitation to the Footy Almanac community. Looks like being a beauty, right next to the Adelaide Oval.
Almanac Soccer: Under 15 Girls – Adelaide Comets v Barossa United
April 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Under 15 Barossa United team came up against the Comets and didn’t stop running. Neither did team manager Catherine.
Rowdy Adam
March 30, 2023 by 15 Comments
It is with immense sadness that I bring you the shocking news that Rod ‘Rowdy’ Adam has died. His funeral is this Friday at Wyclif CC. I encourage members of the Almanac community to attend.
Almanac Footy Tipping in 2023
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The AFL (starts March 16). Join our tipping comp. Sign up now.
Almanac Cricket: What I was reminded of while watching the AB doco
March 10, 2023 by 11 Comments
Like many, John Harms has the cricket on in the background. As the rain kept falling during the Sydney Test he reckons he saw the Allan Border docos umpteen times. Here’s some things the doco reminded him of.
Vale W.K. Trewick (Brisbane)
February 24, 2023 by 10 Comments
The funeral of Ken Trewick, who won the Stawell Gift in 1950, was held in Brisbane yesterday (Feb 23, 2023). John Harms remembers a character of Australian sporting life.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: With Colin Carter (March 3)
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is March 3. Our special guest is Colin Carter whose book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’ has just been released. Colin will no doubt chat about his time at the Geelong Football Club as well. All welcome.
Almanac Country Footy: Calling all ruckmen
February 18, 2023 by 10 Comments
The ads you see in the Barossa classifieds. Any ruckmen out there?
Barossa United Under 11 Girls v Metro United Black Sep 18 2022
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The BUJFC Under 11 Girls finished on a spectacularly high note in their game against Metro on the weekend.
Barossa United Under 13 Girls v Modbury Sep 11 2022
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The mighty Barossa Under 13s were away to Modbury on the weekend. They battled it out but found the going a little tough. [First published Sep, 2022]
Almanac AFL Predictions: Why Carlton are certs in 2023
February 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
George Grossek searches the history books and come up with a reason his Bluebaggers will win the 2023 flag.
Our Man Munchenberg and the Valley to Valley
February 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Shane ‘Munch’ Munchenberg is going on a big ride, for a very good cause.
Almanac Life: When Robo-author comes knocking
January 24, 2023 by 9 Comments
As the editor of the Almanac website, John Harms receives many emails from content providers. In the light of the recent Nick Cave discussion, he explains what he’s been receiving in recent times.
Small steps, big steps: the story of O Tecnico and his boys
January 23, 2023 by 9 Comments
This is the story of a team of young players and their coach. By John Harms. [First published in 2018]
Almanac Sports History: ASSH and a ripper sports quiz question
January 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
John Harms was recently presented with the challenge to solve an intoxicating sporting question which was asked at the South Australian chapter of ASSH. [Also explains ASSH and how to get involved – Ed]
Almanac Footy Tipping (NRLM): And the winners are…
December 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here are the results and prizes for the Almanac’s 2022 NRLM footy tipping comp.
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