- Sports Archaeology? What lies beneath the pitch… November 30, 2020 - When did the English start their climb to the top of the limited-overs rankings in cricket? According to this photo, it could have been much earlier than you think!
- Almanac Teams: The Terrific 2s (1980-) November 30, 2020 - The schoolyard refrain 'First is the worst, second is the best' might not be entirely scientific in its reasoning, but Rodney Boyd has put forward another team based on the best players he's seen in the Number 2 which could very well take it up to his Number 1s.
- Almanac Books: New and Recent Releases by friends of the Footy Almanac November 30, 2020 - We've made a list of the books published by authors who are part of the Almanac community - with links to information about each one.
- Almanac Poetry: ‘Sacredly Profane’ – a new collection by Kevin Densley November 30, 2020 - Congratulations to Kevin Densley on his new collection of poems 'Sacredly Profane'. Read more in this post.
- Almanac Footy: A decade on – was I Nostradamus? November 27, 2020 - Sam Steele reflects and comments on the thought provoking predications he made about the future of AFL footy in a piece he published on The Footy Almanac in 2009.
- Almanac Cricket: First game of cricket November 27, 2020 - Watching his grandson play his first game of cricket brought back memories for Col Ritchie of his first match 57 years ago.
- Almanac Book Review: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming November 27, 2020 - Peter Baulderstone reviews Toby Cumming's book, 'The golf courses of Vern Morcom', the story of one of Australia's most influential golf course architects.
- FEARLESS 2020 – The Grand Final Edition…and the silly season that follows. November 27, 2020 - The dust has finally settled after the Grand Final and the silly season has began as FEARLESS explains in his footy report.
- The Nuns of Naples 1984-91 November 26, 2020 - With his usual rapier wit, Damian Balassone cuts to the chase in addressing the death of Diego Maradona.
- Almanac Football (Soccer): Diego Maradona dies at 60 November 26, 2020 - Soccer great Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 - a sublime talent, a hero to many, a villain to some. A name that conjures a multitude of responses.
- Almanac Cricket: The Art of Afternoon Tea November 26, 2020 - Henry Ballard elucidates on the etiquette of cricket's afternoon tea spread, from the horrors of multiple pull-apart scrolls to the delights now provided regularly by the Wantirna South Thirds.
- Almanac Cricket – Australia v India 2020/21: The international season Down Under begins tomorrow November 26, 2020 - The 2020/21 summer of international cricket in Australia kicks off tomorrow with the first of the ODI matches between Australia and India in Sydney. See the schedule of matches in all three formats here.
- Book Review: ‘Shelf Life’ by Gideon Haigh November 25, 2020 - Roy Hay reviews Gideon Haigh's 'Shelf Life', a collection of Gideon's non-cricket writing (long form journalism), as compiled by Russell Jackson.
- Community Sport: The state of play with Football Queensland November 25, 2020 - How much should people running 'community' sport earn? And should there be transparency about that? This piece from the ABC raises many interesting questions.
- The Crapp Chronicles Part 4: Crapp And The First Report? November 25, 2020 - Ivo Crapp was the first umpire to report a player in a VFL game. Tim Ghys continues the Crapp Chronicles.
- 2020 Almanac Tipping Comps: Results for AFL Tipping, AFL Tip the Top 8, and NRL. November 24, 2020 - It's been a big year in tipping. And here are the results of al the Almanac tipping comps.
- Almanac Cricket: Behind the wickets – an umpire’s view November 24, 2020 - Like cricketers, umpires also need practice as John Gascoigne recalls a recent intra-club practice match polishing up his umpiring skills.
- Almanac Music: Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen November 24, 2020 - In the tradition of Professor Longhair, New Orleans based musician Jon Cleary continues the boogie-woogie piano playing that New Orleans is renowned for.
- Almanac Poetry: Souvenir Postcard – Photographed by Mr Henry Poil – Wangaratta, Victoria, April 9 1865 November 24, 2020 - Dead bushranger Dan Morgan on a postcard? Yes, you read that correctly. Kevin Densley explains in his poem this week.
- Almanac Golf: Toby Cumming and ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ November 24, 2020 - Toby Cumming played his early golf at Anglesea. He became interested in the course's architect, Vern Morcom, and went looking for Vern and his influence. This piece tells the tale of his involvement in golf and why he researched and wrote this book. [Terrific piece - JTH]
- Almanac Footy History and Memorabilia: The Bob Gartland (Geelong FC) Collection November 23, 2020 - If you have an interest in the history of the Geelong Football Club, join vice president Bob Gartland as he tours (via video) the exhibition of his (phenomenal) private memorabilia collection.
- Almanac Teams: Number 1 sometimes in name only (1980-) November 23, 2020 - For a second week Rodney Boyd looks at players who wore Number 1, but this side is sourced from the more obscure members of the club.
- Almanac Poetry: ‘Dealey Plaza, November 22’ November 22, 2020 - With the anniversary of JFK's assassination, Kevin Densley remembers the event with his poem 'Dealey Plaza, November 22'.
- Almanac Footy: Caleb Serong reveals the challenges he overcame to win the Rising Star Award November 22, 2020 - Caleb Serong won the AFL's Rising Star Award. Max Hatzoglou caught up with him.
- Almanac Footy Comment: An Open Letter to the Collingwood Football Club November 20, 2020 - Frank Taylor loves the Collingwood Football Club. But, at 66 years old, he will not renew his Collingwood membership until the club answers some of his questions. And he reckons plenty of The Faithful, many of whom are disillusioned with what has happened, are in the same boat.
- Almanac Footy and Music: McLennan and Riewoldt: Stars or Role Players? November 20, 2020 - Michael Nichols explores the interplay of footy and music through the lens of Richmond's role player Jack Riewoldt and The Go-Betweens' composer/performer Grant McLennan.
- Almanac Memoir (and Music): Shadow Boxing at The Argyle Hotel November 20, 2020 - Kevin Densley revives memories of Geelong in 1980 with his band Murmurs at The Argyle Hotel.
- Almanac (Footy) History – Trade Week 1973: How Richard Michalcyzk got to the Kangaroos November 20, 2020 - In 1973, every club in Melbourne wanted to recruit Richard Michalcyzk. Michael Sexton tells the curious tale of how North Melbourne managed to secure his services.
- Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: A deserving finale November 19, 2020 - Sean Mortell concludes his series of reports on the NRL's 2020 State of Origin series. He's getting to understand just what that famous Maroon jersey means!
- ‘Bastards, bitches and bloody good people……’ by KB Hill November 19, 2020 - KB Hill recounts the colourful, trail-blazing and highly successful career of Wangaratta's legendary female jockey and trainer Gabrielle Marchant.
- Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: ‘Bennett’s babes’ Mark II November 18, 2020 - It took him an hour after full-time to calm down but Ian Hauser finally put his thoughts on paper as he reflected on last night's State of Origin Game 3 in Brisbane.
- Almanac Cricket: Australia v India 2020-21 – Fingers crossed for a big pay-off November 18, 2020 - After an off-season dominated by financial arguments, Australia once again takes on India, Covid-19 allowing. John Butler sets the scene.
- Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ extract November 18, 2020 - Bernard Whimpress has provided an excerpt from his newest book,'Beorge Giffen: A Biography'
- Book Review: Les Everett on ‘Belief’ by Dave Warner November 18, 2020 - Les Everett has written a review of Marlion Pickett's biography, 'Belief', written by none other than Dave Warner.
- Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ by Bernard Whimpress November 18, 2020 - Historian Bernard Whimpress introduces his recently-released biography of the great nineteenth century South Australian and Australian cricketer (and more than handy footballer) George Giffen.
- Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3 preview: Are we in for a Lang Park special? November 18, 2020 - Queensland and New South Wales fight it out for 2020 State of Origin supremacy when they clash at Lang Park tomorrow night. The Almanac's Ian Hauser provided this preview.
- Almanac Cricket: Kew v Power House – The Spirit of Cricket November 17, 2020 - Phil Hill loves his cricket having played and umpired in the Mercantile Cricket Association all his adult life. And, the spirit of the game is well and truly alive as he recounts the goodwill displayed between teams in a recent game he umpired.
- Almanac Cricket (Memoir): Headingley, 1993 November 17, 2020 - Recently T.G. White found some old photos of the Headingley Test in 1993. John Harms was at that Test with him.
- Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2020 State of Origin: Stars in their own right come out at night November 17, 2020 - Our rugby league scribe Ian Hauser went to the women's State of Origin match on Friday night with high expectations of a quality match. He got that and heaps more!
- Almanac Music: From New Orleans – Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington and The Roadrunners November 17, 2020 - Walter 'Wolfman' Washington is another one of the great musical institutions of New Orleans who plies his trade around the clubs of the 'Big Easy' and across the USA.
- Almanac Poetry: Beyond Goyder’s Line, South Australia November 17, 2020 - This week's poem from Kevin Densley involves nineteenth century family history, life, loss and heartbreak in the Flinders Ranges region.
- Almanac Book Review: ‘Taking it to the Streets – the Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’ by Glen Dwyer November 17, 2020 - Following our introduction to Glen Dwyer's book on the Newtown RLFC last week, we present this review by experienced rugby league writer and commentator Dave Hadfield.
- Almanac Rugby: Viva Los Pumas November 16, 2020 - Brian the Ruminator regaled us with the rare gold of a Wallabies Bledisloe win last week - this week something even more extraordinary has happened with Argentina having defeated the mighty All Blacks for the first time.
- Almanac Teams: Number 1 Hits (1980-) November 16, 2020 - Hot on the heels of his last 'Return to Sender' side, Rodney Boyd shares his picks for the best team to have worn Number 1 on their backs since 1980.
- Almanac Book Review: ‘Flags, Spoons and Knives’ by Lee Harradine November 16, 2020 - West Adelaide stalwart Lee Harradine has produced a book reliving sixty-plus years of the trials and tribulations of this proud SANFL club. Swish has reviewed this important addition to SA footy history.
- Almanac Golf: New Book Release – ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ by Toby Cumming November 16, 2020 - Toby Cumming has published a new golf book 'The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom', the story of one of Australia's most influential golf course architects.
- Tiger Woods: Sport’s Greatest Comeback? November 14, 2020 - In the lead-up to the US Masters which starts tonight, we revisit Peter Baulderstone's reflection on Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 US Masters and how he has risen from the ashes of personal and physical betrayals. He tries to rank where it fits with the great comeback stories of Ali, Seles, Laver, Bradman, Hogan and Watson. (Simply brilliant! - Ed.)
- Almanac (Celebration of) Words: How good is stuff? November 14, 2020 - Nicole Kelly loves the word 'stuff' in all its versatility.
- Almanac Life: First Swim November 13, 2020 - The day was hot, so it's time for the togs and the first swim of the season as Mickey Randall explains.
- Almanac Golf: A Masterful Display November 13, 2020 - The US Masters Tournament should be on everyone's bucket list says Aussiegus, not only for its wonderful golf but also for the many surprises it throws up. This story was previously published on the Footy Almanac site in 2016.
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