‘Andrewce’ remembers his days as a fledgling Eagles follower.
Almanac Cricket: Blind Cricket and the folly of assumptions
September 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
A great extract from a speech given by former Sight Impaired Australian Cricketer, Graeme Innes, at the launch of the All Abilities championships held in the Melbourne Cricket Club’s famed Long Room. Assumptions and discrimination hold so many of us back; “we are limited by the soft bigotry of low expectations.”
My Grand Final Memories (As a Player)
September 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mick Jeffrey has looked into an open premiership window on three occasions. He shares with us his memories of those Grand Final days – some more vivid than others.
On Clarke, Sport and Family.
September 9, 2015 by 25 Comments
Tonight, Michael Clarke plays his final Test Match. In this touching reflection on family, Josh Pinn reflects on how sporting events can be markers in one’s life, and of how a discussion about Clarke helped he and his brother in a difficult time.
Volleys, Blundstones and Thongs: Life in the Shoe-Wearing States
August 26, 2015 by 41 Comments
In praise of thongs, the [time honoured-Ed] Dunlop Volleys and Blundstones. Mickey Randall salutes three Australian icons.
Sports books: Ken Piesse’s Favourite Footy Yarns
August 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Prolific sportswriter Ken Piesse is back with his latest collection of anecdotes, gaffes and pranks from the world of Australian rules.
Book Review: Joffa: Isn’t That Life?
August 19, 2015 by 10 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis reflects on the trauma, passion and generosity of Jeff ‘Joffa’ Corfe.
Jim Stynes statue: the photo, the conversation
August 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
A statue, a conversation with 9-year-old Harry; observations and photograph thanks to Sasha Lennon.
Looking After a Mate’s Bat
August 7, 2015 by 24 Comments
Matt and Russ remember their departed Oak Park mate, Jason “Jabba” Ball. (Beautiful – Ed.)
Round 18 – Geelong v Brisbane: Forgotten Pleasures
August 5, 2015 by 11 Comments
School hockey, Marty Ward’s Mum’s oranges, icepacks. They all held more interest for Dips O’Donnell than a regulation win by the Cats last weekend.
Tribal Voices, Better Words and Other Connections
July 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
In response to Rick Kane’s recent piece on Dave Warner, the Almanac’s wandering international correspondent, Steven Alomes, introduces us to Tania Mouraud.
Singapore and Me
July 2, 2015 by 21 Comments
Mickey Randall and family are coming home to Australia. It makes him reflect.
Almanac Cricket: Tony Dell Standing Tall
July 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
Tony Dell is an Almanac supporter living in Brisbane. He played two Tests for Australia. His charity was the matchday charity for last year’s PM XI match in Canberra. It’s important work. Tony features in an article on PTSD – or as he prefers, simply PTS – in the Queensland RSL News sharing his experiences on coping with PTS after his return from Vietnam. A timely and important read in regards to Mens’ health
The spectre of the polo club
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Polo Club yesterday went the way of A.B. Paterson’s Geebung counterparts, falling off their ponies to become spectres of the past, when the club officially wound up after having sold its home of a quarter of a century, the notable Naldham House. While the poetic polo club of ‘Banjo’ Paterson fame and their opponents [Read more]
Dudley Street Doggies
May 7, 2015 by 14 Comments
Old-timer Clem is a Bulldogs fan who resides in Dudley St. Mark “Swish” Schwerdt tells old Clem’s story. “Fancy beating bloody Sydney”. Not even Clem could have tipped the Doggie’s resurgence.
South: Footy Days at Primary School
April 26, 2015 by 9 Comments
Philby takes us down memory lane as he reminisces about his childhood in South Australia and how footy played a huge part in it.
DK Lillee, the Jumbo Prince, and that Young Mum at the Checkout
April 17, 2015 by 16 Comments
Mickey Randall reminds us that the child is the father to the man, as he looks back at some of the sporting experiences that shaped him.
The First Kick
April 11, 2015 by 5 Comments
Do you remember your first kick of the footy – in a game; in the backyard or in the lounge room? Craig Down celebrates his 3yo son Jack’s first connection with the leather as witnessed by 3 generations. Priceless.
A 10 Year Old’s Trip to The Commentary Box
April 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
A gentle reflection about the day a 10 year old Wayne Ball made it into the Channel 9 commentary box at the SCG, and met his heroes. The time and generousity that Richie Benaud offered was the mark of the man.
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