Thanks to Jason Buffier for sending in this Jack Crawford cigarette card from the 1930s, just in time for Friday’s lunch.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Feb 3): Richard Naughton and Gentleman Jack
January 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s Australian Open time and the first Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch of 2023 features tennis historian Richard Naughton as he introduces his recently released biography of Jack Crawford. [Feb 3 at the North Fitzroy Arms]
Almanac Life: Yarrawonga Rhythm
January 27, 2023 by 18 Comments
It’s summer, and for Dips O’Donnell that means Yarrawonga, days on the lake, water skiing, a good book, and a quiet beer as the sun slowly sets.
‘The legend from Pelluebla South…’ by KB Hill
January 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill has a unique way of catching up with the legends of local sport up Wangaratta way. This time he catches up with nonagenarian Bruce Wright.
The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 3)
January 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
Nick Marshall continues his series about the Keilor Sports Club. Part 3 looks at the various clubs and organisations that are a part of Keilor Sports Club.
Almanac Swimming: Pier to Pub 2023 – Postscript
January 17, 2023 by 10 Comments
Col reflects on his performance and insights of this year’s Pier to Pub he participated in last Saturday.
Almanac Obituaries: Vale Ian Thomas OAM – a football icon.
January 15, 2023 by 7 Comments
Bob Utber pays tribute to respected Gippsland newspaperman Ian Thomas OAM who recently passed away.
Almanac Swimming: Pier to Pub 2023
January 13, 2023 by 7 Comments
It’s the annual Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swim this Saturday and Col presents some thoughts in his lead up to the swim.
Almanac Rugby: The November Tests
November 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator runs a rule over the recent Rugby test series between some of the heavy hitters and also rans. With next year a World Cup year, the favourites are taking shape.
Almanac Running: Coober Pedy, at Dawn
November 24, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall describes the sights and sounds of Coober Pedy while out for a morning jog around the town.
Almanac Film: Olympic soccer juniors take on Europe
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews the wonderful film made by Janet Merewether about an overseas trip-of-a-lifetime experience for a group of 11-year-old football (soccer) players from the Sydney Olympic club.
Almanac Baseball: When Josh Came to Town
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Josh Reddick is a former USA major league baseballer now playing in Australia. Brian The Ruminator has admired Josh throughout his playing career as his story indicates.
Almanac Baseball: Astros Win World Series
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Astros are galactic champions! Brian the Ruminator wraps up the MLB’s World Series which was won by the Houston side whose shift from the National to the American League proves the old adage ‘a change is just as good as a holiday’.
Sal’s Racing Preview: Final Day Preview – And so long for 2022!
November 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
As the Spring Racing Carnival comes to a conclusion, Sal Ciardulli has made his final predictions for the year with his tips for Flemington tomorrow.
Almanac Netball – Go The Diamonds: athletes and sponsorship (a big moment in Australian sport)
November 1, 2022 by 8 Comments
E.regnans is right behind the stand taken by The Diamonds netball team in questioning appropriate sponsorship for their team.
Sal’s Racing Preview: The Melbourne Cup – Is it one for the Girls?
October 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Melbourne Cup is here and Sal Ciardulli has made his tips for the big race.
Sal’s Preview: Derby Day, and Vale to a Local Legend
October 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
To help select a winner on Derby Day, Sal Ciardulli has made his predictions for this great day of racing.
‘From Wang to Nagoya…the basketball odyssey of Shawn Dennis…’ by KB Hill
October 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill updates the career journey of Wangaratta’s greatest basketball export, Shawn Dennis.
Comment: Gold, Gold, Gold for Australia – in Virtue Signalling
October 26, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks the actions of recent elite sportspeople in protesting against certain sponsors suggests a lack of sophistication in their understanding of the whole situation. In a pluralist society, whose views prevail?
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