Derek Chadwick, East Perth FC champion has passed away. Les Everett remembers his boyhood sporting hero and pays a fitting tribute to Derek Chadwick..
Almanac Footy: That’s Fyfe by Les Everett
August 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
With the announcement of Nathan Fyfe’s retirement from AFL football, Les Everett reflects on a great career.
Almanac Cricket – Fifth Test: That was quick by Les Everett
January 9, 2025 by 2 Comments
Les Everett was out looking for abandoned cricket pitches as the Sydney Test evolved on a bowler friendly track at the SCG.
Almanac Cricket: Konstas craving and turning Pants by Les Everett
January 2, 2025 by 3 Comments
With a few amusing lines thrown in for our enjoyment, Les Everett recounts the Fourth Test with a focus on the multiple turning points that contributed to the final result.
Almanac Cricket – Third Test: Six long wet days
December 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett gives a potted summary of the Third Test which was always about the rain.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Woke up call for India?
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
In hospital for a procedure, Les Everett manages to remain updated with the latest scores and his thoughts from the Second Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Cricket: Digesting the First Test – Australia v India
December 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett presents his thoughts about the First Test between Australia and India and how it played out.
Almanac Footy: Rolling Thunder get the WAFL flag
September 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports on the Peel Thunder’s win in the WAFL Grand Final over east Perth.
Almanac Footy – Ascension of the Sharks: WAFL season in review
October 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Another season of footy in the west is run and done. Les Everett gives us the lowdown on how the Sharks climbed the mountain after time in the wilderness and how the WAFL season as a whole ended up for all sides.
Almanac Cricket (Commentary): A word on that game by Les Everett
December 18, 2022 by 5 Comments
Les Everett’s auditory space has been invaded by Australian cricketer commentators’ use of a particular word.
Almanac WAFL: Future prospects after a Falcon flag
October 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
The WAFL grand final has been played and won by West Perth over a gallant Claremont. Les Everett turns his attention to WAFL players who may feature in this year’s AFL draft.
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Sharks Shattered by the Closing of the Door
September 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett was on hand to see a surprisingly one-sided WAFL preliminary final. This is his report.
Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Falcons through Tigers get another bite at Sharks
September 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Les Everett keeps us up to date with his take on last weekend’s WAFL semi-finals.
Almanac WAFL Finals: Sharks attack, Thunder coming
September 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
It’s finals time in the west, and Les Everett has you covered for the two big finals: East Freo v Claremont and Peel v South Freo
Almanac WAFL: Final round fizzer & Eyes on Freo for first finals
September 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett wraps up the final round of WAFL as they prepare for finals this weekend
Almanac WAFL: Set for a big finish
August 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Swan Districts upsets the top side in Round 19 WAFL footy to keep their finals hopes alive reports Les Everett.
WAFL: Top four book their places
August 22, 2022 by 2 Comments
There were a few big blowouts in the WAFL, another scoreless term for the low-flying Eagles and a Perth Derby at Freo(!). Les Everett has all the details of Round 18.
Almanac WAFL: Thunder claps and the five tightens
August 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
Les Everett reports on all the Round 17 WAFL matches from last weekend.
Almanac WAFL: Falcons clear away
August 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
WA correspondent Les Everett reports on the Round 16 matches in the WAFL.
Almanac Cricket: Spinners and what you call them
Les Everett has seen it as necessary to intervene to assist players, commentators (who should know better) and fans develop their understanding of the various versions of spin bowling.