- Almanac Music: Smoky Dawson’s ‘The Hero of the West’ January 27, 2020 - At this time of the year, the hearts and minds of traditionalists turn to the Adelaide Oval and Rodney Marsh who made such an impression on the nation that Smoky Dawson produced this masterpiece (thanks to Graeme Orr and Australian Kitsch for alerting me to this).
- Almanac Teams: So who would the Aussie Nickname XI play against? A World XI of course! January 27, 2020 - Here's the much anticipated ODI opposition for the Australian men with mighty nicknames, the World XI!
- Almanac Horseracing – Vote for Super Seth in the All-Star Mile January 26, 2020 - Super Seth, co-owned by 'Smokie' Dawson, won the Caulfield Guineas during the Spring Carnival. Now you can help secure him a place in The All-Star Mile in March by adding your vote for its inclusion in the final field.
- Almanac Teams: Best Australian Nickname XI (ODI) January 25, 2020 - Here is an Australian XI made up of nicknames (the nicknames cannot include any element of the player's name).
- Almanac Cycling – Tour Down Under: Stage 3 January 24, 2020 - Peter Baulderstone adds to his long list of expert commentary on sports he knows nothing about. Now adding cycling to his football and cricket portfolios with a week's visit back to his South Australian roots to see the Tour Down Under.
- ‘The Horseman……..’ by KB Hill January 23, 2020 - Peter McIntyre played in the Adelaide Crows' very first match back in 1991. Footy and life have taken him in various directions ever since. KB Hill tells the tale of Peter's perambulations.
- Brains versus Brawn: What Wins in Sport – an example from the Australian Open January 23, 2020 - What wins in the end, Power or Skill, Brains or Brawn? It's the age-old question. JuneeJunction adds a perspective from the freezing tundra of Arctic Canada.
- Test Cricketers with German Origins January 23, 2020 - Glen! has been looking into his family origins and came up with group of Test players with Germanic origins. (Is this our first 'creative team' of the year? Ed.)
- The Tent Hill Tennis Club January 23, 2020 - A beauty from Glen Natalier; memories of tennis in the Lockyer Valley [One of the kids in the photograph c1948 is Cecil Logan, my (late) uncle. He was as big a character as Uncle Stan. Glen Natalier, is a former teaching colleague of mine – he grew up on the farm just up the road from my grandparents’ spud and watermelon farm. You haven’t played tennis until you’ve played on antbed - JTH]
- NFL Playoffs: Championship Monday – A day of emotion, a display of Super Bowl football January 23, 2020 - Sean Mortell takes us through the NFL play-offs with a place in Super Bowl LIV up for grabs. His report gives us an insight into what to expect come February 3.
- On This Day – January 23rd January 23, 2020 - Where's the cricket? What's January without Test cricket or at least an international ODI series? To compensate for this programming disaster, today's "On This Day" series provides a cricket focus - with a few other bits thrown in.
- AFLW – Jess Wuetschner survives lightning strike January 22, 2020 - Some things you can never plan for. Brisbane Lions AFLW player Jess Wuetschner has had a very fortunate escape.
- Volunteer of the Year 2019: Who is Donna Cartwright? January 22, 2020 - Shannon Cole looks at Donna Cartwright, and the work of her organisation, Mums Supporting Families in Need.
- AFL Japan GO League – Osaka Dingoes vs R246 Lions: Great Last Quarter for the Home Side January 22, 2020 - The 2020 footy season is underway in Japan. Yoshi reports on a see-sawing clash between Osaka Dingoes and R246 Lions from Tokyo.
- On Fires and Fairness January 22, 2020 - In his thought-provoking article, Edward P. Olsen wrestles with the emotion and angst provoked by the recent bushfires, wondering about the fairness for those affected, and the dilemmas confronting those wishing to make appropriate responses.
- Villers-Bretonneux remembers once again: School supports bushfire efforts January 21, 2020 - What a fantastic message from the students of the Victoria School, Villers-Bretonneux, France for sharing information of their efforts in supporting victims of the Australian bushfires. [Thanks Citrus Bob - Ed]
- Balcony Banter – John Cain: A man for all women January 21, 2020 - Anne Cahill Lambert pays tribute to former Premier John Cain acknowledging his role in providing the opportunity for women to become members of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
- Basketball Almanac – Trailblazer Damian Lillard’s event proposal could rejuvenate All-Star weekend January 21, 2020 - Mark Miller discusses the proposal by NBA superstar Damian Lillard to add life and excitement to the NBA All-Star Weekend.
- A view of Australia from Fine Leg – Game 8: Macleod Cricket Club January 21, 2020 - Craig Dodson continues his quest raising money for Gotcha4Life by playing for 10 different cricket teams in matches around Australia. Here is his report of Match 8, Macleod CC v Greensborough CC.
- Almanac Club Review: The Cobdogla Club January 20, 2020 - Mickey Randall takes us along the mighty Murray to the always welcoming Cobdogla Club... he also takes us back to the 1990s both through anecdote and the Cobby's very reasonable drinks prices on offer! [Reminds me of the classic Crackerjack quote "beers at genuine 1972 prices" - Ed.]
- Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Conflict, of interest January 20, 2020 - Ben Kirkby and friends gather again and the discussion turns to conflict.
- Thoughts on the decline of Aussie tennis (and why grinners are winners) January 19, 2020 - Paul Spinks ponders the reasoning behind Australia's decline in world tennis since the mid 1970s. This is a longer version of Paul's article published in The Age recently.
- To drive or to walk? That is the question. January 19, 2020 - Shannon Cole explores getting kids into more exercise by encouraging them to walk to school rather than being driven by their parents.
- Almanac Walking – Therapy for the Soul: Some links January 17, 2020 - Walking is a therapeutic and relaxing pastime that can bring substantial benefits to both mind and body. Check out some interesting reads that look at the philosophical aspect of walking.
- Almanac Memories – Bringing me back January 17, 2020 - Family memories remind Andrew Starkie that he is grateful for his upbringing making him the person he is today.
- 17 January 1969 – the day I met W.A. (Bert) Oldfield January 17, 2020 - Roger Lowrey takes up our 'On This Day' theme to remember the day he met Bert Oldfield in 1969.
- I quite like walking… January 16, 2020 - Walking can be great therapy for both the body and the mind. Kate Birrell has been out and about, talking to a neighbour and experiencing the bush track at Mt Warning while she thinks about it all.
- Almanac History – On This Day: What happened on January 16? January 16, 2020 - After a bit of encouragement, Ian Hauser continues his 'What Happened on...?' series. January 16th throws up the usual mix of images and memories.
- ‘Robbie Reminisces………’ by KB Hill January 16, 2020 - Rob Worthington has given a great deal to Victorian country cricket over the decades. KB Hill profiles another local legend.
- NFL Divisional Monday Review: A crazy comeback, two foes lock horns to the end again January 15, 2020 - Sean Mortell recounts the action of an engrossing day of NFL playoffs.
- State of Origin Canadian style: Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames January 15, 2020 - A fight at the ice hockey set Richard Marlow to pondering the eternal issues around violence in sport.
- Almanac History – What happened on January 9? (Part Two) January 14, 2020 - Roger Lowrey reflects on events that happened in his life on January 9, over a three year period from 1971 - 1973.
- Why LeBron’s changed his tune on resting January 14, 2020 - Mark Miller discusses the concept of "load management" and its utilisation by NBA greats as a form to prolonging their basketball careers.
- Almanac Golf (and Weather): Dry January 14, 2020 - John Harms returned to Oakey again this holiday season. He played nine holes at his beloved Oakey Golf Club. There was no sign of rain.
- A view of Australia from fine leg – Game 7: Narrandera Cricket Club January 14, 2020 - Craig Dodson continues his quest of raising money for Gotcha4Life by playing 10 matches with different cricket clubs across Australia. He played with the Narrandera Cricket Club in match 7, here is his report.
- Almanac Nostalgia – The Copper January 14, 2020 - An image of an old copper provokes childhood memories for Col.
- The Greatest Sports Photo of 2019 January 14, 2020 - This is a superb photo. The mighty Greens. Photo by Jasmine Hirst. [With some words from JTH - Ed]
- Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Test of Character January 13, 2020 - In Ben Kirkby's second column about his writers' group, he relates their discussion about character.
- #AuthorsForFireys auction – a full set of Footy Almanacs 2007-2019 January 13, 2020 - We are offering a full set of The Footy Almanac (2007-2019) for auction with all proceeds going to the firefighters. Please get involved.
- NFL Playoffs Divisional Sunday: Two supremely solid performances, another incredible upset for the Titans. January 13, 2020 - Sean Mortell keeps up his rollicking ride through the NFL Playoffs - with only six sides left and upsets seemingly in vogue, it's all happening!
- Glenn Maxwell, the Man Cricket Doesn’t Deserve January 11, 2020 - Possibly cricket's greatest enigma, and entertainer, Glenn Maxwell is certainly one of a kind as Nick F explains.
- Almanac Flashback – Pier to Pub 2019: Murray won’t be home tonight January 10, 2020 - From the archives: A tragic day at Pier to Pub 2019.
- Ten Footnotes from Vampire Weekend at Melbourne’s Forum January 10, 2020 - Mickey Randall and Claire have a fab time experiencing the Vampire Weekend concert at the Forum in Melbourne.
- Neil ‘The Bear’ Button – champion footballer, quality human being January 10, 2020 - Malcolm Ashwood continues his series of profiles on former Norwood greats. This time it's Team of the Century member Neil 'The Bear' Button.
- Living in the moment – and I mean, the moment! January 9, 2020 - In this honest and frank offering, Almanac favourite Jan Courtin shares her challenging experiences loving and caring for her beloved Marshall who is struggling with dementia. (Raw and courageous writing at its best - Ed.)
- Almanac History – What happened on January 9? January 9, 2020 - Former student and teacher of History Ian Hauser looks back at significant people and events associated with January 9. Ring any bells?
- Blitz Golf – Is it golf’s version of T20? January 9, 2020 - Blitz Golf is the golfing world's answer to cricket's T20. Joseph Ryan examines the concept.
- The 2019-2020 Test Summer: Poor preparation leads to piss-poor performance January 8, 2020 - "These tales of visiting woe just serve to reinforce that the Australian test summer was really all about us. Which, if we’re being honest, is how we generally like it." John Butler looks at the test summer that was.
- Almanac Life: Keeping things in perspective January 7, 2020 - Ange Pippos writes that her ruptured Achilles is nowt more than inconvenience when compared to the devastation and suffering of those impacted so tragically by the bushfires.
- Almanac Roadtrips: Tea in Taree January 7, 2020 - Kate Birrell and family take the road to Taree, and arrive just in time for tea.
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