It sounds as if Jeff Whitten has oil running through his veins! KB Hill traces the motor-racing adventures of the Whitten of Wangaratta.
The Video James Corner: Growing pains
December 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
James Bosco presents his regular esports segment, this week he examines the issues surrounding maintaining a presence with mainstream representatives in the sport.
Does anyone remember Venice?
December 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Paul Spinks has vague memories of an epic Venetian footy match amidst his first trip beyond our shores – did it ever really happen? Does the clash continue to this day? [Folklore worthy of Livy, Marco Polo and Casanova – Ed.]
From your new Almanac correspondent above the Arctic Circle ….an Introduction
December 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
Welcome to our new Footy Almanac correspondent Richard Marlow reporting all the way from the frozen north of the Arctic Circle. Check out Richard’s background and how he came to be in the Arctic. [Welcome to the team Richard!]
Almanac Basketball: 76ers need to move on from Ben Simmons
December 10, 2019 by 9 Comments
Deakin Uni student Mark Miller commences a weekly basketball feature for the Footy Almanac. Today he examines the career of Ben Simmons at the Philadelphia 76ers and questions whether it is time for Ben Simmons to move on.
The Video James Corner: The experiment with gaming culture.
December 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
James Bosco continues his regular Video James Corner segment discussing the world of esports
Best of Lists 2019
December 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Can you help WA correspondent Les Everett out? He is seeking “Best of Lists 2019” from readers to publish onto his website.
The Video James Corner: Believe it or not, esports has rules
November 27, 2019 by 1 Comment
Like any competitive sport or game, cheating also occurs in esports highlighting the need for rules James Bosco explains in his weekly segment.
‘Danny recalls the night he clinched the belt….’ by KB Hill
November 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill tells the tale of Danny Carey, a likeable larrikin of a lad whose many sporting talents weren’t always fulfilled. He was, however, the Heavyweight Champion of the Riverina at one stage.
Almanac Baseball: ABL Talking Points
November 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
With the Australian Baseball League season about to get underway, Brian the Ruminator shares his thoughts on what to look out for as the maple bats and cowhide balls take to the diamond. (He has a weakness for the Kiwi cricketers, too.)
The Video James Corner: The esports played Down Under
November 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
James Bosco continues his weekly column The Video James Corner about Esports, this week looking at the sport here in Australia.
Rugby World Cup – and unravelling the unholy mess with Israel Folau
November 15, 2019 by 37 Comments
Michael Viljoen has a fair dinkum look at the complexities of the Israel Folau ‘issue’.
Kieran Modra: The Almanac pays tribute to an Australian Paralympian icon
November 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
The Footy Almanac remembers and pays tribute to Kieran Modra, Paralympian icon, who died in a road accident yesterday.
The Video James Corner: A Blizzard in Hong Kong
November 13, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deakin student James Bosco commences a regular column on The Footy Almanac about e-sports. His column will be published every Wednesday, so make a date and keep up to speed with all the latest e-sports news with James. Check out his first column here.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: The Melbourne Derby – Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix
November 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Connor Pike, a Year 9 student at The Parade College, covers the early season NBL derby between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Balcony Banter – Ann Rusden, MCC Library and MCG Tour Guide
November 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘There is something particular to each tour guide who brings a group through the Melbourne Cricket Club Library.’ From that starting point, Lynda Carroll launches into her profile about Ann Rusden, one of the many dedicated tour guides at the ‘G’.
Flashback: Chelsea v Wolves at Stamford Bridge
November 6, 2019 by 6 Comments
Another taste of the Almanac’s early days. Our roaming correspondent at large, the peripatetic Peter Flynn, was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea take on Wolves. The cab ride was a mistake, as was the unfortunate mention of Frank Skinner.
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